Comments on: How Fast Does Meladerm and other Skin Lighteners Work? http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/12/08/how-fast-do-skin-lighteners-work/ Cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions! We are a group of cosmetic scientists who understand what the chemicals used in cosmetics really do, how products are tested, and what all the advertising means. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:20:37 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Baila http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/12/08/how-fast-do-skin-lighteners-work/comment-page-1/#comment-24288 Baila Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:02:06 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/12/08/how-fast-do-skin-lighteners-work/#comment-24288 Hi, My name is Baila and I am a dark skinned individual that suffers from eneven skin tone. I have been using Makari for the past two years and I have never regreted my purchase since. I love their products. I feel very confident in my appearance beause my skin looks hydrated, smooth, and even toned. Prior to using Makari De Suisse, I have been trying a lot of different products but none were as effective as the Makari products. Makari's Body Beautifying Milk is my favorite. In less than two weeks I saw a significant change in my skin color. Makari products are helping me achieve the look I have been yearning for years to achieve. Makari you are the best!!! Hi,
My name is Baila and I am a dark skinned individual that suffers from eneven skin tone. I have been using Makari for the past two years and I have never regreted my purchase since. I love their products. I feel very confident in my appearance beause my skin looks hydrated, smooth, and even toned. Prior to using Makari De Suisse, I have been trying a lot of different products but none were as effective as the Makari products. Makari’s Body Beautifying Milk is my favorite. In less than two weeks I saw a significant change in my skin color. Makari products are helping me achieve the look I have been yearning for years to achieve. Makari you are the best!!!

]]> By: ishi http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/12/08/how-fast-do-skin-lighteners-work/comment-page-1/#comment-24091 ishi Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:52:11 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/12/08/how-fast-do-skin-lighteners-work/#comment-24091 guys, meladerm really works.. i git results in jus one week.. its unbelievable.. n its price s affordable..!! try it.. guys, meladerm really works.. i git results in jus one week.. its unbelievable.. n its price s affordable..!! try it..

]]> By: Lillian http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/12/08/how-fast-do-skin-lighteners-work/comment-page-1/#comment-24048 Lillian Sun, 03 Feb 2008 05:42:27 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/12/08/how-fast-do-skin-lighteners-work/#comment-24048 I guess I must be one of those very unlucky ones. I have been using Meladerm for 3.5 weeks on my face to remove som skin discoloration or blotchiness but nothing has happened to me, nothing what's so ever. :( I guess I must be one of those very unlucky ones. I have been using Meladerm for 3.5 weeks on my face to remove som skin discoloration or blotchiness but nothing has happened to me, nothing what’s so ever. :(

]]> By: slr http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/12/08/how-fast-do-skin-lighteners-work/comment-page-1/#comment-23920 slr Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:49:03 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/12/08/how-fast-do-skin-lighteners-work/#comment-23920 I bought Meladerm last month and have been using it all over my hands and face to treat some sun damage (the spots look like freckles but they only appeared after being on vacation last year). Just in the past month I've been seeing a really big improvement. On my face the spots have lightened up significantly. My hands are coming along slower, but also showing progress. I think in another two months everything will be completely disappeared! Thanks to everyone who recommended it. I bought Meladerm last month and have been using it all over my hands and face to treat some sun damage (the spots look like freckles but they only appeared after being on vacation last year). Just in the past month I’ve been seeing a really big improvement. On my face the spots have lightened up significantly. My hands are coming along slower, but also showing progress. I think in another two months everything will be completely disappeared! Thanks to everyone who recommended it.

]]> By: thebeautybrains http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/12/08/how-fast-do-skin-lighteners-work/comment-page-1/#comment-23916 thebeautybrains Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:30:48 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/12/08/how-fast-do-skin-lighteners-work/#comment-23916 Cat, I thought you'd be interested in the following response directly from Meladerm scientists... "1) Arbutin is extracted from Bearberry (Uva Ursi) and is natural occurring substance, unlike synthetic hydroquinone. Arbutin is present not only in the Bearberry plant, but also found in many plant-derived foods. Arbutin can be converted into hydroquinone when introduced to very alkaline conditions. These conditions however are uncommon and most definitely do not occur on the skin. Gastric fluids are known to be alkaline, but the Arbutin would have to be taken orally for it to enter the gastrointestinal tract. Our product, Meladerm, uses Alpha-Arbutin as opposed to regular (beta) Arbutin. Alpha-Arbutin is considered the most stable and effective form of Arbutin and does not readily hydrolyze into hydroquinone. Arbutin and hydroquinone each have a different chemical composition and differ greatly in their skin lightening properties. Arbutin inhibits melanin synthesis where as hydroquinone can actually be cytotoxic to melanocytes. Furthermore, Arbutin does not have the associated side effects of hydroquinone. Due to the safety concerns presented by the FDA, we do not use hydroquinone in our products. 2) We suggest discontinuing daily use after 3-4 months. This is generally advisable for all skin lighteners, and not just Meladerm. After a few months of use, you will find that the results will begin to plateau and regular applications will no longer be necessary." I hope this helps resolve some of your questions. Cat,

I thought you’d be interested in the following response directly from Meladerm scientists…

“1) Arbutin is extracted from Bearberry (Uva Ursi) and is natural occurring substance, unlike synthetic hydroquinone. Arbutin is present not only in the Bearberry plant, but also found in many plant-derived foods. Arbutin can be converted into hydroquinone when introduced to very alkaline conditions. These conditions however are uncommon and most definitely do not occur on the skin. Gastric fluids are known to be alkaline, but the Arbutin would have to be taken orally for it to enter the gastrointestinal tract. Our product, Meladerm, uses Alpha-Arbutin as opposed to regular (beta) Arbutin. Alpha-Arbutin is considered the most stable and effective form of Arbutin and does not readily hydrolyze into hydroquinone.

Arbutin and hydroquinone each have a different chemical composition and differ greatly in their skin lightening properties. Arbutin inhibits melanin synthesis where as hydroquinone can actually be cytotoxic to melanocytes. Furthermore, Arbutin does not have the associated side effects of hydroquinone. Due to the safety concerns presented by the FDA, we do not use hydroquinone in our products.

2) We suggest discontinuing daily use after 3-4 months. This is generally advisable for all skin lighteners, and not just Meladerm. After a few months of use, you will find that the results will begin to plateau and regular applications will no longer be necessary.”

I hope this helps resolve some of your questions.

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