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whirlerz
12-30-2015, 06:14 PM
Has anyone ever used prescription hydroquinone? I just set up a consultation so I can get a prescription, I have a birthmark on my ass that I've never liked it's like a blotch of skin where the pigment is darker. I was talking to the lady on the phone at the clinic about doing PDT on it and she said bleaching cream is best for birthmarks. She said they also have some sort of laser thing that they do that's $900 and I guess it gets rid of the birthmark right away but that you have to keep using a certain kind of cream on it or else it will come back? So does that mean if I stop using the bleaching cream it will come back?
I think I'll ask them for a prescription retinol too.
I used the regular hydro-wht/ev, & it irritated my skin (on face), 'Ambi'. They have it in natural form too. Do you sun bare assed? If you do, use sunscreen, otherwise it should be good, the sun causes brown spots to come bk.
charlie61
01-01-2016, 03:18 PM
Can't remember if I posted this. But instead of buying blotting paper for oil, use toilet paper or paper towels. Works just as well, costs nothing, and is readily available wherever you are. I use it even if I'm just spending time with a friend. When I need to use the restroom, I blot while I sit. :)
MissJu
01-01-2016, 10:11 PM
Can't remember if I posted this. But instead of buying blotting paper for oil, use toilet paper or paper towels. Works just as well, costs nothing, and is readily available wherever you are. I use it even if I'm just spending time with a friend. When I need to use the restroom, I blot while I sit. :)
I tried a beautyblender for taking oil of face while wearing a makeup really works the best! Does not move makeup at all. Cheap amazon beautyblender does same result as expensive one. You have to just tap,tap blender on oily places.
My review on Allogi oils. All i can say is WOW! Today i was looking at my skin and Skin looks so good and i looked all day fresh! I have not been outside at all, and i had headache yesterday it was so bad, i checked myself in the mirror i looked so good and it kind of surprised me. Skin looks radiant! Oil going under makeup perfectly does not leave skin oily after at all.
charlie61
01-01-2016, 11:07 PM
Has anyone tried waist training? I know this was brought up earlier. I was surprised to see a little blurb about it in Oprah recently...I guess I'd assumed that it couldn't possibly be healthy for your body, but the article made it sound like an innocuous thing to try. So now I'm curious again..
Genoveve
01-01-2016, 11:19 PM
^^I've been wearing a waist trainer while I work so I sit up straight instead of slouching lately, I love it. I do not think it will change anyone's structure over time though. You look slimmer while it's on but once you take it off you're back to normal. There's an IG model who is the spokesperson for a waist training company, she wears her trainer religiously and while she does have a tiny waist you can always see marks from the trainer on her in the photos and videos she takes so she's taking them right after the trainer comes off and presumably before she spreads back out. Here's a photo where you can see her tiny waist and the fresh marks from the trainer: https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://i.imgur.com/clnKjcd.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.photos-albums.com/joselyn-cano-has-a-good-doctor-album248539/&h=640&w=600&tbnid=PGZrTq7qTu62LM:&docid=FSIe27Ix1aRtbM&ei=zWmHVqiHB4qcjwPIxb-wBw&tbm=isch&ved=0ahUKEwjooZjxu4rKAhUKzmMKHcjiD3YQMwhsKDAwMA
And it's not photoshopped because she posts videos of her body looking exactly the same. Mind you she had an hourglass body to start with which is why her results look so good.
These trainers though I don't think are hardcore enough to deform your bone structure which is what happened with historical corsetry. And even if they were you would need to wear them regularly for a very loooong time for your bones to be manipulated. You have to think, with historical corsetry the boning in them was actually made of BONE, so they were wearing corsets made of materials that were completely inflexible and they wore them from puberty onward, while the girls' bodies were still growing and developing and forming.
charlie61
01-01-2016, 11:26 PM
^^I've been wearing a waist trainer while I work so I sit up straight instead of slouching lately, I love it. I do not think it will change anyone's structure over time though. You look slimmer while it's on but once you take it off you're back to normal. There's an IG model who is the spokesperson for a waist training company, she wears her trainer religiously and while she does have a tiny waste you can always see marks from the trainer on her in the photos and videos she takes so she's taking them right after the trainer comes off and presumably before she spreads back out. Here's a photo where you can see her tiny waist and the fresh marks from the trainer: https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://i.imgur.com/clnKjcd.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.photos-albums.com/joselyn-cano-has-a-good-doctor-album248539/&h=640&w=600&tbnid=PGZrTq7qTu62LM:&docid=FSIe27Ix1aRtbM&ei=zWmHVqiHB4qcjwPIxb-wBw&tbm=isch&ved=0ahUKEwjooZjxu4rKAhUKzmMKHcjiD3YQMwhsKDAwMA
And it's not photoshopped because she posts videos of her body looking exactly the same. Mind you she had an hourglass body to start with which is why her results look so good.
These trainers though I don't think are hardcore enough to deform your bone structure which is what happened with historical corsetry. And even if they were you would need to wear them regularly for a very loooong time for your bones to be manipulated. You have to think, with historical corsetry the boning in them was actually made of BONE, so they were wearing corsets made of materials that were completely inflexible and they wore them from puberty onward, while the girls' bodies were still growing and developing and forming.
There are some women on tumblr who swear by it and don't make any money off of advocating for the results. They're open about wearing them for long periods, but they say the results last after taking them off. Huh.
Genoveve
01-01-2016, 11:29 PM
Well all I can say is when I see it I will believe it.
charlie61
01-01-2016, 11:33 PM
Well all I can say is when I see it I will believe it.
Yeah, I'm super curious to hear if you notice results. I'm also wondering if lesser-quality brands differ from more expensive options. SwanCoast is the brand I've seen mentioned positively on social media. Shrugs.
Genoveve
01-01-2016, 11:47 PM
^That's where mine is from! And you can't go by my results because I'm not going for any, I'm not doing the 'waist training program' which is where I guess they tell you how many hours to wear your trainer/s and for how many weeks depending on your stats and stuff. I just throw mine on for work then it comes off and I work very sporadically and for short shifts(unfortunately lol). It's a shame because I would wear the trainer more because I like that it helps me to have good posture in it but the top of it digs into my underboob/ribcage area and it gets really uncomfortable.
Btw from my experience of it helps anyone, I don't think the waist trainer will force/trick you to have good posture because you can still slouch in it. But I use it as a guide and am purposely very aware of my posture while I'm sitting in it.
Speaking of beauty crazes, has anyone else seen the fit teas that have taken over?? If I see one more chick advertising tea............! I'm actually a big fan of herbal teas but the girls who already have amazing bodies advertising these weight-loss teas drive me nuts. How about one of these companies actually use an overweight spokesperson so we can see these purported results.
chanzep
01-10-2016, 04:30 PM
My skin is so dehydrated, but all thick creams break me out, my skin has been crazy since being here.
Gia2608
01-10-2016, 04:48 PM
^^^^ Drink more water. Hydrating starts in the inside.
I have Botox and injections. I found the restalyne to actually be more or less permanent, I got it almost 4 years ago between my eyes and in my labial fold area (smile lines?) and it held up. The botox in my forehead has lasted about a year but I need to redo it. So, whoever had commented earlier on this I think maybe it's your skin/muscles reacting poorly or the place you are going.
I also waist train, I do some kind of extreme shit actually. I wear a super tight faja (type of girdle)see fajascolombianas.com with a hard boned corset over it to sleep and occasionally work out. I definitely see a difference the next day and plan to start wearing it the majority of the time for the next 6 months as I get back into dancing. However, this is not for everyone. I bought a faja for my sister and she couldn't breathe in it! Also, those it Works! wraps are good to reduce the size of your waist IME.
On a separate, random note, is anyone else seeing the thick. natural eyebrow thing making a comeback where you live/work. I know it has been back for awhile but Miami is super slow on trends.
whirlerz
01-10-2016, 05:03 PM
My skin is so dehydrated, but all thick creams break me out, my skin has been crazy since being here.
Maybe it's reacting to the change of climate?
Simple brand lotion is a nice non heavy moisturizer, or some light face oil. Ialso love Pacifica brand, they've a great range of skin prods
22lligm
01-11-2016, 07:38 PM
I also wear a waist trainer and I definitely notice a difference. I wear it all day before work and my stomach is way flatter and my waist is smaller for my whole shift pretty much. I also have gone down in size so I think it's done something (and I havent lost any weight.. if anything I've gained weight lol). I'm also planning on getting the next size down too (3XS .. I think it's as small as they get.. it's annoying they go all the way up to like 10XL or something crazy lol but only as small as 3XS).
Also, the girl Genoveve posted has had SOO much surgery omg. You should see her before pictures she looks like a completely different person and a whole different ethnicity lol. Her waist is tiny but I wouldn't be surprised if she's had ribs removed lol. But I still love wearing my waist trainer (I'm wearing it now as I type this!)
Also make sure you compare prices because people are really milking this waist training fad and selling the same trainers for ridiculous prices. I think it's best to just find a brand you like and get it off amazon.. or from a site you found it the cheapest on. The brand of mine is Ann Chery and you can find it at a decent price.
Gia2608
01-11-2016, 08:00 PM
I also wear a waist trainer and I definitely notice a difference.... But I still love wearing my waist trainer (I'm wearing it now as I type this!)
Also make sure you compare prices because people are really milking this waist training fad and selling the same trainers for ridiculous prices. I think it's best to just find a brand you like and get it off amazon.. or from a site you found it the cheapest on. The brand of mine is Ann Chery and you can find it at a decent price.
Ann Cherry is a Colombian brand, they are by far the best quality. I am not sure where in the country you live but in Miami you can have someone make them smaller for you. If you want to PM me I can recommend a reputable place in Miami you may be able to ship it to.
22lligm
01-11-2016, 10:35 PM
Ann Cherry is a Colombian brand, they are by far the best quality. I am not sure where in the country you live but in Miami you can have someone make them smaller for you. If you want to PM me I can recommend a reputable place in Miami you may be able to ship it to.
Oh cool I'm glad they're known as a good brand because it's all I've used and they seem like great quality to me. At first I thought you said they were 'far from the best' haha. I'll PM you right now!
chanzep
01-15-2016, 10:37 PM
Yes the Texas winter really dries out my skin, been here a year now and my skin was fine in warmer months but now it's desert dry. I already use Simple rich cream but it seems it's not enough here, my skin also breaks out way easier here too. Gonna drink more water and try some sort of supplements any suggestions would be great.
JessaJade
01-16-2016, 06:39 AM
^A really good product for dehydrated skin is Dermalogica hydrating booster. It's a serum with hyaluronic acid, very light so not a product that overloads your skin with oils.
I have the problem of my skin being oily but dehydrated at the same time.
You use it under moisturiser, but sometimes I use it alone at night to let my skin breathe.
It's a bit pricey but you only need a few drops!
whirlerz
01-16-2016, 07:15 PM
Chanz, how about a face oil ?
22lligm
01-17-2016, 11:44 AM
Yes the Texas winter really dries out my skin, been here a year now and my skin was fine in warmer months but now it's desert dry. I already use Simple rich cream but it seems it's not enough here, my skin also breaks out way easier here too. Gonna drink more water and try some sort of supplements any suggestions would be great.
Ugh this is how my skin has been since i moved to Texas too. I use Jojoba oil everyday now and it's been less dry.. but when it gets REALLY dry I'll use coconut oil.
charlie61
01-17-2016, 04:23 PM
I also wear a waist trainer and I definitely notice a difference. I wear it all day before work and my stomach is way flatter and my waist is smaller for my whole shift pretty much. I also have gone down in size so I think it's done something (and I havent lost any weight.. if anything I've gained weight lol). I'm also planning on getting the next size down too (3XS .. I think it's as small as they get.. it's annoying they go all the way up to like 10XL or something crazy lol but only as small as 3XS).
Also, the girl Genoveve posted has had SOO much surgery omg. You should see her before pictures she looks like a completely different person and a whole different ethnicity lol. Her waist is tiny but I wouldn't be surprised if she's had ribs removed lol. But I still love wearing my waist trainer (I'm wearing it now as I type this!)
Also make sure you compare prices because people are really milking this waist training fad and selling the same trainers for ridiculous prices. I think it's best to just find a brand you like and get it off amazon.. or from a site you found it the cheapest on. The brand of mine is Ann Chery and you can find it at a decent price.
Can you link to the exact one you bought?
22lligm
01-19-2016, 12:45 PM
Can you link to the exact one you bought?
I purchased from a different website but they don't have it anymore.. but this is the same one for the same price just from a different website.
http://www.hourglassangel.com/clasica-latex-waist-cincher-by-ann-chery-2025/
chanzep
01-19-2016, 02:32 PM
Gonna adjust my skincare and my diet too, not dancing anymore and have been eating everything!, have started drinking more water already, hope it makes a difference.
Genoveve
01-19-2016, 03:02 PM
I might be switching my laser/filler place. I made my laser appointment a month ago and it's the day after tomorrow, they just tried to reschedule it due to double-booking. I've heard a few scheduling conflicts happening with other people while I've been in there, I don't think they have their shit together and I am someone who is very anal about time and schedules. I basically threw a fit and the lady said she would try and reschedule the other chick instead but she said my appointment is now when it was supposed to be. So I'm like 'How can you guarantee my appointment time when you haven't confirmed that the other broad is willing to reschedule?' Am I smelling some dishonesty here...? What's the real reason my appointment was trying to be moved? Ain't nobody got time for that. It wouldn't be such a big deal if I hadn't booked another appt for something in the same area and coordinated it with the laser one. That's why I only like to have one thing scheduled a day max, so nothing can get thrown off by changes with anything else.
But maybe it is a blessing in disguise, I like the place fine enough but it is far and in a neighborhood that I consider to be a hassle. Plus you always have to pay in full right when you schedule your appointments which is annoying because sometimes the appointments are weeks or months away.
tuesdaymarie
01-19-2016, 04:27 PM
I was hesitating on whether I should do ceramic tint for my car. Then I read that it has like 1000 SPF. So between that and the 10% AHA body gel I just ordered, my goal is to start aging in reverse.
kaninchen
01-19-2016, 04:57 PM
i was hesitating on whether i should do ceramic tint for my car. Then i read that it has like 1000 spf. So between that and the 10% aha body gel i just ordered, my goal is to start aging in reverse.
OMG 1000 spf?!? Holy shit, I could've used that when I was in school and commuting in my car 10 hours a week.
ETA: Came to this thread to post that I've been using Laneige water sleep mask as an eye and lip cream at night and I've definitely noticed a difference. I really struggle with wearing lipstick because my lips are ALWAYS so dry that I can usually only wear chapstick. Since I started using this, my lips are all soft and perky and stuff. Yay!
I got a sample of it in Cosmo or whatever but apparently they sell it at Target for cheap. I think I may have to buy some when I run out!
whirlerz
01-20-2016, 04:59 PM
OMG, I am sooo excited! Today I got the Tweezerman metal pro lash comb, don't laugh, I have 2 crappy plastic ones..I had one before, it really gets the clumps out of lashes, & folds up.
On sale @ Sally's Beauty, $11.99, more if you have the discount card! Ulta had it for the full $15.00 price.
chanzep
01-20-2016, 05:27 PM
The garnier nutrisse high lift for dark hair is so good, been using it for a year and my hair is looking nice like years ago, glad I cut out the expensive trips the the salon bleaching my hair. My hair getting healthy again.
MissJu
01-21-2016, 06:53 PM
OMG, I am sooo excited! Today I got the Tweezerman metal pro lash comb, don't laugh, I have 2 crappy plastic ones..I had one before, it really gets the clumps out of lashes, & folds up.
On sale @ Sally's Beauty, $11.99, more if you have the discount card! Ulta had it for the full $15.00 price.
And i bought this awesomness http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00821ZHMK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01
does not pull my hair at all, so enjoyable to brush now!
tuesdaymarie
01-21-2016, 07:23 PM
She actually does the botox injection method above the lip to lift/shorten the area below the nose, I've only known of one other doctor in the area who does that but he's dead and this woman knew him.
Whaaaat. You know my long upper lip needs more information on this.
Genoveve
01-21-2016, 08:34 PM
^^There was a thread about it: https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/showthread.php?203887-Botox-for-lips&highlight=botox+lips
charlie61
01-22-2016, 05:43 AM
Don't pull your hair tightly back every day. The tension puts stress on the hairs that can result in breakage and can even recede your hairline over time (really - when I was younger and into sports, I constantly wore my hair in a tight bun, and it definitely changed my hairline).
whirlerz
01-22-2016, 09:34 AM
And i bought this awesomness http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00821ZHMK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01
does not pull my hair at all, so enjoyable to brush now!
I have that^! I also have the Tangle Teez, I think it works a litte better, but yea nice to have no tanglies
MissJu
01-30-2016, 10:50 AM
ugh...
I went to the dollar store and they have there makeup like e.l.f, L.A girl, even melllani. I dislike cheap lipstick for example they feels bad on lips, but i tried e.l.f eyeliner liquid and it was o.k. I saw L.A girl eyeliner it has a big container, fair amount of product. I bought it, tried well formula looks ok it is very black brush is not good but tolerable. in general i liked how its looked. But after a while i felt like my eyelids dropped on my eyes cant see sh$t. i took makeup off and my eyelids near eyelash line got so inflated and hard:(((( im hatin it. i bought cuz not always cheap makeup is bad, but sometimes it is.
I have wet and wild blush and i absolutely love it. but l.a girl is a cheap shit.
chanzep
01-30-2016, 07:02 PM
I love Jamacian Black castor oil on my damp hair after washing my hair feels so soft afterwards, also Suave shampoo and conditioner keratin one is good and humencant ones too super cheap too.
AlenaRoza
02-05-2016, 04:03 AM
Soo I'm sick of my bleach blonde hair, it's tacky and all of the sudden inches are breaking off. I've had it for years but I need a change, and I'm getting anxious about it. I went to sally's, got some ash blonde/whatever I could find that closely matches my natural color, filler and 10vol developer and I'm going to go for the balayage look.
I've always been good with hair but I'm soo scared to try this method on my own. I refuse to go to salons. I did a test strand and omg it matches my natural color exactly, but the tutorials I see for it are usually starting out dark and painting lighter color in. So I have to do it reverse somehow? Idk, I'm gonna put the filler in now and watch millions more vids then try to attempt it. eek
chanzep
02-05-2016, 12:49 PM
I have got Burt Bees intense hydration night cream seems ok so far will see how it is after more use, I have been drinking more water and taking omega 3 too. my skin is getting less dehydrated not normal but getting there.
whirlerz
02-05-2016, 10:57 PM
How bout trying a moisturizing sleep mask?^ Did u try the face oils?
AlenaRoza
02-06-2016, 04:03 AM
hell yea it came out pretty good. didn't take it down too far but it's better than yellow hair w/ roots.
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chanzep
02-06-2016, 11:26 PM
How bout trying a moisturizing sleep mask?^ Did u try the face oils?
Not yet planning on trying Vitamin E oil .
Genoveve
02-14-2016, 07:06 PM
After my first laser for hyperpigmentation I noticed results within days and I felt like it made a big difference. After the second I noticed nothing. ?? I'm glad I held off purchasing a third.
I wonder what it is that I've been doing to my skin that's been preventing zits; I've been eating pretty shitty for a while and yet I have not been broken out. I don't know if it's the lasers, which honestly even if I see no results it's worth it to me to do one every few months to stop pimples, or if it's the retinol.
I'm getting a lot of hair chopped off on Wednesday and I'm going solid blonde. I'm so over balayages and highlights, I just want uniform color for once.
Vyanka
02-14-2016, 07:37 PM
Rosehips herbal tea is a beauty tea, ladies....
"Drinking rose hip tea daily will also benefit your skin. Rose hips have a high vitamin A content. Vitamin A is commonly referred to as the "skin vitamin". It helps to regenerate skin cells, healing wounds and scars. It also helps to keep the skin elastic and nourished. This will not only prevent wrinkles, but can actually help to minimize any that have already appeared."
http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-rose-hip.html
http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-health-benefits-of-rosehips/
Genoveve
02-22-2016, 11:28 PM
I love my new short hair:
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Brat_Katt
02-23-2016, 06:18 AM
My beauty routine has changed as I was buying too much L'occitane, lol
I love Dudu african black soap and will never go back to another soap, bentonite clay is great for completely pulling out all the junk in your pores, Walnut and Almond oil are anti aging and work absolutely wonderful! I've also bought raw Cocoa Butter and raw shea butter. I love it all my skin has never been so soft and baby like :cloud9:
Oils when buying make sure to buy them packaged in glass amber bottles as they can go "bad".
Vyanka
02-25-2016, 12:27 PM
Rosehips herbal tea is a beauty tea, ladies....
"Drinking rose hip tea daily will also benefit your skin. Rose hips have a high vitamin A content. Vitamin A is commonly referred to as the "skin vitamin". It helps to regenerate skin cells, healing wounds and scars. It also helps to keep the skin elastic and nourished. This will not only prevent wrinkles, but can actually help to minimize any that have already appeared."
http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-rose-hip.html
http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-health-benefits-of-rosehips/
Just wanna add...
Don't throw away the teabag after drinking it. Wipe it over your clean face. It tightens the pores and makes a good toner. Win/win.
SnuffleUffleGrass
02-25-2016, 12:43 PM
I recall rose hips was trendy for women when my mom was younger. I'd see it a lot in the Health Food section. Thank you for the protip
charlie61
02-25-2016, 12:43 PM
Vyanka, Do you have a specific brand of rosehip tea that you like? Link me! :D
Vyanka
02-25-2016, 01:27 PM
I recall rose hips was trendy for women when my mom was younger. I'd see it a lot in the Health Food section. Thank you for the protip
Your welcome.
The ingredient of it is in a lot of face beauty products.
Vyanka
02-25-2016, 01:32 PM
Vyanka, Do you have a specific brand of rosehip tea that you like? Link me! :D
I got mine from this website. http://www.starwest-botanicals.com/category/bulk-tea-bags/ I got the 1lb bag. I'm sure you can get it at Whole Foods, or something. As long as it's organic.
SnuffleUffleGrass
03-01-2016, 12:31 PM
I LOVE Organix Keratin Oil shampoo. I wish I hadn't waited so long to try it, my good friend recommend it years back but my hair was different then. It's only 6 bucks on sale so it's a bargain too.
whirlerz
03-05-2016, 07:32 PM
Well, I'm a lil' too excited about my order I just placed, :hyper:for Clinique bottom lash mascara, & 8 Greens supplement, which was developed by a cancer survivor. Also, they have a GREAT sample program..I selected Tom Ford perfume sample, Sisley body cream, & SK II cream