Skin Queries~

lady_lama · July 8, 2009, 11:37pm

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^ haha that happens to me too wen i eat mango's =( lol

mahika · July 10, 2009, 3:13am

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hey,
This is regarding my sister,
She gets her upperlips waxed, and before it was ine but recently aftter she is getting them waxed there seems to be black marks left on her skin (upperlips) she has tried using aloevera, cleanser, scrubs, rose water and what not. I have recently also tried threading for her upperlips and it still doesnt seem to work.
HELP!

Gina · July 10, 2009, 12:58pm

The upper lip area is very sensitive and if waxing/threading is causing a reaction and leaving the skin pigmented.. she should just bleach it and let her skin rest for a while.

Aloe Vera works on normal skin and inflamed/red skin.. if skin's broken due to threading/waxing then an antibiotic cream is u're solution :)

Gina · July 10, 2009, 1:01pm

In winters and dry weather our skin produces more natural oil (sebum) to keep the skin moisturized. Glands are more active.. keep u're skin very clean and use a tea tree facewash/cleanser and an alcohol-free toner 2-3 times a day.

For the under-the-skin pimples apply a topical antibiotic cream such as Fucidin, Bactroban.

chanda_kh · July 10, 2009, 2:28pm

drink plenty of lassi (unsweetened) and non fat milk…or yogurt.

chanda_kh · July 10, 2009, 2:30pm

i do that too...i use my foundation mixed with eye cream..under the eyes...looks better than concealer...

Kangan · July 10, 2009, 8:25pm

Salam Gina api...
I am 20 years old. I have really good skin.(normal to combination skin)

Kia mujhe itni young age mein kisi cheez ki zaroorat hai apne face ke liye?

Products jo main ajkal use karti hoon is from Nivea(toner and cleansing milk, the blue one for normal to combination skin) Kia yeh thik hain? Do they contain alcohol?

Main scrub karti hon once a week, St Ives apricot scrub. Kia yeh thik hai?

Mask, sometimes a clay mask or sometime Garnier 3-1 (I use it as a mask) once a week.

And Oil of olay beauty fluid as a moisturizer.

Gina · July 10, 2009, 8:36pm

If you don't have any problems continue to use the products u're using :)

mall · July 11, 2009, 10:34am

yar G... u didnt ans me :( pls tell me gud affordable brand eye concelear. cus puttin foundation or almay ey concelaer still shows my deep wrinkles, infact makes it more prominent!

beenii03 · July 11, 2009, 5:42pm

i had a question: i waxed my arms about a week and a half ago and realized this strange discoloration on a large part of my arm. its like a tanner/more browner patch of skin that formed after waxing. i think its because i pulled too hard and the wax got stuck so i re-applied warm wax on that area and tried pulling up the strip once or twice again. why do you think my skin formed this dark patch? What can i do about it? =/

chanda_kh · July 11, 2009, 6:24pm

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^i get that too..
i mix a tablespoon of amlactin
a bit of hydrocortisone cream 1%
a few drops of 20% glycolic peel

rub on my arms for 3 days..twice a day. (do not use hydrocortisone cream for more than 7 days straight..there is a risk of fungal infection)

it takes some time..but it does fade away.

Gina · July 11, 2009, 8:32pm

I use Makeup Forever and love it..

Kangan · July 12, 2009, 10:05am

Apne suggest kia hai exfoliate 2-3 times a week, I am 20 do i need so much exfoliation?

Answer me plzz..

Gina · July 12, 2009, 10:32am

U're 20, u really don't need a cocktail of products on u're face.. just stick to u're cleansing/toning/moisturizing routine.. and use a scrub and mask once in a week.

fk1437 · July 12, 2009, 12:08pm

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hey gine a few clarifications

i know can google but i felt better asking u since u know it and ur remedies did help me at the time of my wedding...

what is the difference between glycopeel and micro derm and the home kit u mentioned, cuz i am thinking of gettign one done on my skin...

lastly where can one buy Benefit’s Benetint in dubai just wanna try tht n see... :p

thanx for all ur help always...

Gina · July 12, 2009, 12:14pm

U're welcome, I'm glad all the remedies worked right before u're wedding :)

A peel is best done at the derms clinic, where they apply a fruit peel (glycolic peel) to u're face and observe it closely.. and remove it. This results in superficial peeling and sometimes scabbing that goes-away in a couple of days. U're derm would be the best person to ask..he/she will tell u how many sessions u require.

A micro-derm is basically very fine exfoliation using crystal oxide and this buffs u're skin. A home version is pretty mild comes with a exfoliation cream and attachment..

Be sure and wear sunblock to prevent any pigmentation.

Benetint is available at the Benefit stall at any Faces, Paris Gallery.

fk1437 · July 12, 2009, 12:42pm

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so to decide between a peel n micro derm i need to chek with a derm... would u know where in dubai i can get it done is Kaya skin gud

Gina · July 12, 2009, 12:52pm

Aesthetica is better.. VLCC is good too and so is Cosmosurge

dragonfly · July 12, 2009, 6:58pm

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i will recommand green peel safest,fastest and result oriented , new skin in just five days and no side effect however want to do it at home than here is a peel formula dont use it under or on eyes and it will give you somehow invisible peel not that scary
Retin A 10grms
Cliquinal 10 grms
cylix 10 grms/urea 10 grms
mix them and use twice daily in fifteen days peeling will complete nad new skin will b there without any mark and your new skin will be pinkish and glowy

Gina · July 12, 2009, 7:03pm

Please see u're derm and have u're skin tested before you apply the above mentioned cocktail to u're face. Those are VERY potent and harsh chemicals to be mixing and putting on u're face.

Wrong use of it may result in perm scarring and infection. A mixture should be prescribed by u're derm after thorough examination of u're skin.