http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/melasma.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/melasma.rss Melasma Cures from the Earth Clinic Community. Wed, 19 Jun 13 03:25:41 -0500 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=SLR_121926 /CURES/melasma.rss1 Fri, 31 May 13 08:44:49 -0500 Sanjna from India writes: "My skin colour is fair but the skin outside my vagina, under arms and inner thighs is dark due to the use of hair removing creams. I am going to marry in 2 months. I am virgin and physically fit. I desperately need to lighten the skin color of these areas very fast.. ASAP. Can Isopropyl Alcohol be of any help? Please suggest fast remedies without any side effects. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=ACV_100920 /CURES/melasma.rss2 Fri, 12 Apr 13 08:47:30 -0500 [YEA] K8 from Kissimmee writes: "Hello, for nearly 10 years I suffered melasma and in addition to my freckles, my skin was horrible looking. People have asked if I was a man. Others have asked if I had sharpie marks on my face. Some called me black sesame face. Anyway, that was the past. About 5 years ago I did the whole body detox and changed my diet, eating mainly fish, chicken, raw greens, fruits and lots of water and staying away from beef, tofu, sugar and salt. Besides my diet, my daily oral supplements include MSM, GSE, ACV, Matcha-green tea. MSM and GSE are very bitter if not taken correctly. The trick to taking those two with the bitter taste is to have the MSM powder in a spoon, squeeze some GSE drops on top of the powder and place the whole thing in your mouth then immediately wash it down with OJ or Grapefruit juice. OJ or grapefruit juice is packed with Vitamin C and vitamin C helps absorb MSM better. Topically, I cleanse and exfoliate my face twice a day with regular facewash and a toothbrush. I am using O--y regenerist and an old, soft bristle toothbrush. First, I wet my face with warm water to open up pores and then apply face was to the toobrush and work in circular motion on my face for a good 5 minutes and rinse, pat dry and apply vitamin E oil. I don\'t put alot of vitamin E oil since it is heavy and oily. I am only using 1-2 drops, rub it in my hands and apply to both my face and neck. For daytime, I am also using physical suncreen after vitamin e oil. There are 2 types of suncreen, chemical and physical. Make sure it is physical, which contains Zinc Oxide and/or Titanium. These are the ingredients that can prevent melasma from getting darker when exposed to sun. For nightime, I exfoliate then apply a cream for melasma and vitamin E oil. One thing I forgot to mention. I also drink 1 teaspoon of extra virgin coconut oil a day. This is excellent for hair and skin. I hope someone can benefit from my remedies and good luck! :) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=GLYCOLIC_91044 /CURES/melasma.rss3 Sun, 13 Jan 13 17:35:59 -0600 [YEA] Aufia from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia writes: "hello everyone... I m dr aufia thank God I saw these comments on treatment of melasma... and I really feel blessed to help u out of this stigma on face... leave everything else aside n go to a medical shop n get 15% glycolic acid and a sunscreen with spf more than 40... N apply over the whole face daily for 2 weeks... n then come back n reply my comment... ok bye c ya.. Ol d best " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=RN_88907 /CURES/melasma.rss4 Thu, 22 Nov 12 10:43:11 -0600 Ponatshego from Gaborone, Botswana writes: "I have serious condition of chloasma on my face and would like to know if there is any remedy for that. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=GF_88788 /CURES/melasma.rss5 Tue, 20 Nov 12 11:04:26 -0600 Laura from Ottawa, On Canada writes: "Hello I read something about a cream called \"mother... \" something but I can\'t recall the name and have searched and searched but can\'t seem to find the posts where I saw it. It is used to treat melasma. I believe it is sold by this site. Am hoping someone can help me with this, please. Thanks, Laura " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=BS_88766 /CURES/melasma.rss6 Mon, 19 Nov 12 22:36:02 -0600 [YEA] Francis from Cocoa Beach, Fl writes: "Hi, my melasma is almost gone! After trying a lot of things (lotios, lemon, apple cider, etc, ) finally I found in you tube a girl that say that baking soda was good for brown spots, well, I was thinking why not try??, I make a paste with a little water and a little baking soda in my hand, put it on my spots an leave there all night (rinse in the morning), when is dry, it will fall off, you can make it a little more liquid if you like, in just 2 days I notice a difference! I been doing this for almost 3 weeks and is almost gone, even my husband told me he can hardly see it! I have olive skin, and my spot was really dark... Hope it works for you! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=MR_88085 /CURES/melasma.rss7 Sat, 03 Nov 12 21:51:51 -0500 Topaz from Perth, Western Australia, Australia writes: "I have suffered from melasma for 5 years, it has become progressively worse from what I believe a combination of factors, some being, age, toxin overload, medical treatment for acne, huge exposure to the sun from working outdoors, birth control ( which I quit 3 years ago ). I am also a long term acne sufferer, off and on for 20 years and use of medicines internal and external to treat. The acne isn\'t too bad and I can deal with it. The melasma didn\'t worry me too much at first, it started on the forehead then last year developed on both cheeks and this year I developed my moustache which is just awful. I now avoid the sun at all costs which is difficult in the climate I live in. I am not a fan of sun-screen because of its adverse effects, but I have SPF 30 in my moisturizer used daily and always wear a hat but NEVER hang out in the sun like the old days. I started an HQ cream 10 months ago, didn\'t feel it did anything so stopped and now believe my melasma has darkened. I decided I really have to do something as it is affecting my self-esteem, I had my hormones checked via blood test, hoping that would come back abnormal and give me the answer, but hormones are all in check. So I\'ve been advised to have skin needling and chemical peels ( expensive ) and invasive procedures I\'ve never been a fan of either. I was thinking of going ahead but now reading all these posts I\'m back to where I was a while back believing this is an internal problem. For those that are reading this, I know I haven\'t told you of any remedies or glimmers of hope but the above gives me the opportunity to express my problems and history with melasma and I can come back to this site with what I experiment with and learn. I plan on using the GSE, MSN, B-12, cod liver oil, aloe vera, ACV and tumeric. Will update with how it goes. This site gives hope and support, and know that beauty really does come from the inside. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=MR_84844 /CURES/melasma.rss8 Mon, 03 Sep 12 10:42:27 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Pj from Lfp writes: "First of all, blessings to you all for sharing your pains and solutions. If it wasn\'t for your generous thoughts, I would not be posting today. My melasma began about 10 years ago. After reading the many posts on this site, most helpful was by Maria of Dallas in regards to an inside/outside approach. My melasma is 50-60% lighter today. The only diet change I made was to STOP drinking black tea (advised in reducing melasma). I switched to non-caffeniated to help get the grapefruit seed extract down. Here\'s the treatment I designed for myself with YOUR help, and today has been exactly one week. -1 ____ Multi Vitamin -1000 mg of Vitamin C -3x per day of 15 drops: Grapefruit Seed Extract (liquid). I use mint or chamomile tea to get this down as it\'s very bitter and I\'m unable to take with water. -Before shower, on a cotton pad, mix apple cider vinegar (50/50, diluted with water) with liquid grapefruit seed extract and rub on off - DO NOT scrub or you\'ll burn your face causing extra stress which darkens the skin. Just rub on very generously and let it dry - like a toner of sorts. Your melasma turns darker at first when you apply the apple cider vinegar, and then lightens upon drying. I leave on until I feel a slight stinging feeling, and then immediately rinse off in shower. After shower, I reapply ONLY the apple cider vinegar and let dry. Then I use Castor Mineral Oil an massage into face. Afterwards, apply your daily lotions, make-up (Bare Minerals make-up is great as it includes sunblock in all products: concealer, foundation, veil so you get multi-layer sun protection) etc as usual. I also apply extra sunblock throughout day and use a hat when outdoors. -Before bed, wash face to remove make-up. I use cleanser. Then apply apple cider vinegar (50/50 diluted with water), again followed by Castor Mineral Oil massaged into my face. This has been my daily routine for 7 days now, and I\'ve seen 50% improvement. Ingredients you will need: Grapefruit Seed Extract in liquid form, Multi-vitamin, Vitamin C, Apple Cider Vinegar, Castor Mineral Oil, cotton pads, sunblock, hat, I really hope this is helpful to someone as you all were extremely helpful to me. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=DERMAL_82067 /CURES/melasma.rss9 Sun, 15 Jul 12 20:53:42 -0500 Praying4us from Toronto, Canada writes: "Dermal melasma is deep melasma underneath the skin and is blue/grey. Epidermal melasma is in the skin and brown in colour. How you treat dermal melasma is different from epidermal. Looking for anyone who has dermal or a mix of both melasma so that we can come together and fight this thing. Really, this is crazy. I have a dermal mustache and it\'s grey/blue. A lot of fun, can I tell you. If you have any leads on how to treat this please post. Luv " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=RN_81903 /CURES/melasma.rss10 Thu, 12 Jul 12 17:32:08 -0500 Hiwot from Oakland, California writes: "Hello, I am 34 years old women and I am suffering from Melasma on both my cheeks and I never taken pill in my life and I never smoke or drink or sex. I don\'t understand my problem especially before start my period, a few days before, it is getting really dark my melasma then a little lighten up. I have something burning around my vagina it may be is that a cause I don\'t know what. I am really have a problem please help, thanks for your time. By the way this Melasma start after I moved from my country to US one year later. I remember one month the first time in my life my period jumped one month. I only see some sticky blood clot then the next month back my period then still my period is coming on time but I have sometimes painful cramp sometimes even I didn\'t feel nothing. I don\'t know exactly what is my problem no health insurance pls. help with home remedies thanks again. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=RN_81804 /CURES/melasma.rss11 Tue, 10 Jul 12 23:48:32 -0500 Sara from San Juan Capistrano, Ca writes: "Hi! I am 33-old and have HORRIBLE melasma. I really want to start on a vitamin regime and ACV treatment but I am finding it hard to find a starting point. I am wondering if I can be part of this group! Thanks " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=ACV_81221 /CURES/melasma.rss12 Sat, 30 Jun 12 13:00:23 -0500 Zoya from India, West Bengal writes: "Hi there, Well I have been using Apple Cider Vinegar diluted in 1:1 ratio of water and Apple Cider Vinegar for a week. I also use flaxseed oil on my skin once in a day, my melasma on side of my cheeks has become lighter in colour but there is no peeling off the skin. I have read so much benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar on treating melasma and many people claiming complete removal of those dark patches. Well my melasma is just a year old and its not very dark also but I dont see it going away. I will be continuing this mixture and lets hope for the best... Can anyone help me.... can I use Apple Cider Vinegar mixture during daytime? and what else can I do to treat my melasma asap. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=ACV_80161 /CURES/melasma.rss13 Tue, 12 Jun 12 09:49:11 -0500 Zoya from Kolkata, India writes: "Hi there, Can anyone help me out with the dosage of Apple Cider Vinegar and how long it should be applied on skin to get better result? Today I have just received my package of ____ Apple Cider Vinegar because there is no store in my state. Please HELP ME... How long should I leave the mixture of Apple Cider Vinegar and water on my skin? Today after opening the package I mixed 2tsp of Apple Cider Vinegar with a glass of mineral water and drank... Tell me how does drinking Apple Cider Vinegar mixed with water help curing melasma.... PLZ HELP. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=RN_75811 /CURES/melasma.rss14 Thu, 15 Mar 12 11:27:04 -0500 Lotus from Basking Ridge, Nj, Usa writes: "I have melasma on my upper part of my cheeks, on the sides of my eyes, upper lip, forehead and on top of my nose. On top of my nose seems to be fading. It is very embarassing since I am a consultant and have to look for new contracts every so often, it is hard for me to face the person I am talking to, feel very conscious of myself. I am 52 years old, working as a Software consultant and have been going through peri-menopause/menopause since 2 years. I have been having hemorroids as well, for which I am taking homeopathic medication. I am quite active, usually exercise 6-7 hours a week. Average at least 5 hours. So I am in no way sedentary. I eat quite healthy vegetarian diet, including dairy products. Not a big eater. I have tried hydro quinone based topical cream prescribed by a dermatologist about 2 years ago, to no avail. I don't want to do any those treatments that can make my skin vulnerable to skin cancers. As such I am very light skinned. Would prefer doing natural treatments. Just today upon reading on your website, started on the Apple Cider Vinegar/Onion juice combo treatment for my face. Keeping my fingers crossed and determined to try for at least a few months. Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Lotus " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=ACVOJ_70974 /CURES/melasma.rss15 Tue, 10 Jan 12 10:21:50 -0600 [YEA] Lisa from San Jose, California, Usa writes: "A commercial cosmetic product helped erase maybe 50-60% of my melasma. The rest wasn't responding to the commercial product, so I tried MSM, which helped somewhat, but the rest wouldn't go away. GSE didn't seem to work much. Hydrogen Peroxide was starting to help, but then I read it is an oxidant, so forget the H2O2! I have finally found something that works: A one part to one part solution of onion juice and ACV. I found the recipe on the internet: just put some onion in the blender (I used a garlic press) to get some juice going. Add an equal amount of ACV to the onion juice. Every evening, I've been pouring about 1 - 2 teaspoons into a little dish and applied it to affected areas with a cotton swab repeatedly until the juice is used up. This takes 10 - 20 minutes. After several days, I used the vinegary onion pulp as a facial mask - left it on for about 20 minutes. It's been maybe 4 weeks and most stubborn brown spots have faded really nicely. The onion juice apparently helps lift the darkened areas off - and it has vitamin C in it - which seems like an overall healthy thing to be putting on your skin. I bought my second onion a couple of days ago and am looking forward to even an even clearer complexion! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=GLYCOLICACID_69486 /CURES/melasma.rss16 Mon, 19 Dec 11 18:21:04 -0600 Roseyposey from Youngsville, Nc, United States writes: "I've tried all the cures and then some. My melasma is on both sides of my neck and was horrible looking! I found some glycolic acid online and ordered that and it worked beautifully on my face but not on my neck. So I found some TCA acid online and ordered that and IT WORKED! One side of my neck is completely clear and the other side may need 1-2 more applications. DO YOUR HOMEWORK! CHOOSE WHAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU! BE CAREFUL AND FOLLOW ALL THE DIRECTIONS! Also, amazon. com has some really good info on these peels as well... " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=HORMONE_66888 /CURES/melasma.rss17 Sun, 13 Nov 11 19:48:31 -0600 Julieanime from Silver Spring, Maryland writes: "Just found out I have been suffering from a Hyperthyroid... Hmmmmm. I pieced together my Melasma time line with the other symptoms of a Hyperthyroid, zeroing in on a known cause of melasma - increased hormones known to cause and acelerate the condition - it matches the onset of my other Hyperthyroid symptoms. Ladies and gentlemen, just a consideration - this may also be you. Make sure you have a thorough check-up including blood work... melasma that does not go away may very well be associated to a hormone condition caused by a malfunctioning thyroid. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=ACVLJ_65713 /CURES/melasma.rss18 Sat, 22 Oct 11 21:14:52 -0500 [YEA] Melasma Sufferer from Whangarei, New Zealand writes: "I have been trying the suggested treatment of an equal mix of lemon juice and cider vinegar every night and morning and I want to say thank you very much for posting that cure! I have had melasma for a long time now, and living in NZ it is almost impossible to avoid UV rays as we have such extreme levels. After 2 weeks, I looked in the mirror and I can hardly believe the difference. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=GF_65413 /CURES/melasma.rss19 Tue, 18 Oct 11 10:45:09 -0500 Anu from Cleveland, Ohio Usa writes: "Hi I am Anu. Can my melasma be cured with doing kapalbhati and anulom velom prayanams? I have melasma 3 years back. It is on cheeks and I'm also using aloe vera gel pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee help me " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=MRS_64205 /CURES/melasma.rss20 Wed, 28 Sep 11 22:05:26 -0500 [YEA] Sarah from ---, Qatar writes: "I suffered from dark upper lip for ages before finding a remedy. I am 24 now and when I finally decided enough was enough, I had to get rid of this 5 o clock shadow which showed despite concealors, I approached the problem in 2 ways: (a) get rid of hair for good so you are not irritating or damaging the skin (as that could have been the cause of my dark shadow ). (b) Sunblock application. First, I checked with a dermotologist and found out that I didnt have hirutism and needed no hormonal remedies for upper lip darkness. Which also meant that there was no cause within body responsible for this, and the problem may be superficial over the skin only. I decided to get laser therapy ( costing $100 / session, costs may vary) to get rid of hair and between the sessions I tried to avoid hair removal unless extremely necessary in which case I threaded. Secondly, I took up sunblock religiously. I apply avene emulsion 50 15/30 before sun exposure without fail. If I have to go out again and its been arond 2 hours, I reapply. If I can avoid the sun, I do. Its been 3 laser sessions ( I might need 2 more ) and 4 months of sunblock use, and voila I have seen amazing results. The progress may be slow to completely rid of darkness but you will notice changes in skin color immediately after 2 weeks with sunblock application alone. Keep at it and you will be soon as happy as I am. :) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=HT_62980 /CURES/melasma.rss21 Sat, 10 Sep 11 16:00:25 -0500 [YEA] Lucia from Mesa, Arizona writes: "For anyone reading this, I have suffered from melasma for about 4 years now. It all started when I first got pregnant. I've tried the Apple Cider Vinegar which has helped me a lot. I went to an herbal store and bought a tea called Indian tea antibilious. OMG this tea does wonders! I have never seen anything take my melasma away so quickly. Just over night I noticed results. The directions on this says to put 1 tablespoon in 16oz of boiling water, boil for 3 minutes and steep for 15 minutes. Strain and drink a cup one hour before meals. 3 time per day. I really love this tea. Its very bitter but its worth it for the end result. My melasma is very very light and doesnt seem to come back unless I go out in the sun w/out sunscreen." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=RN_62935 /CURES/melasma.rss22 Fri, 09 Sep 11 14:12:29 -0500 Aria from London, Uk writes: "Hi, I am 19 and have had discolouration on my upper lip and since I was around 12 and has recently spread to my forehead. A few months ago I went doctors and I was given Azelaic acid 20%, it was extremly burning on my skin for the first week and actually after 2 months of use the melasma began to spread. After I stopped using the cream the melasma that spread on my upper lip faded away but not on my forehead. I have had the upper lip disoloration since I was about 12 years old and when I wake up in the morning my upper lip is not dark at all but given a few seconds it darkens. I am also indian and don't put anything on my face such as makeup or wax. Because I've had it for so long I cannot pin point a cause. I have never taken birth control pills. Please can someone tell me about it, if it's maybe due to yeast/fungus etc. and maybe tell me why, if you know the cause because it started when I was around 12. Also what natural treatments are there and supplements? Thank you for reading. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=ACVCLOALA_61693 /CURES/melasma.rss23 Sun, 21 Aug 11 13:22:02 -0500 [YEA] Devyn from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada writes: "7 days ago, after reading some of the testimonies on this site I bought a bottle of _____'s unfiltered, organic apple cider vinegar and started applying it twice a day in a 50/50 solution---half ACV, half tap water---to two stripey melasma marks on my cheeks. Those streaks (which were fairly large and looked like dirt) had been there a year and I was really starting to think they'd remain for the rest of my life, but they're practically gone aready! I'd also started taking Carlson's Cod Liver Oil, Alpha Lipoic Acid and NAC the same day, not to mention the cilantro/chlorella combination someone talked about, so it's hard to say which had the greatest effect really, but I'm assuming it was the apple cider vinegar. (My skin is already about twice as soft and smooth as it was a week ago too, and I've gotten several compliments on how healthy I apparently look... this was probably a combination of all the supplements taken). Thank you so much for this site, I'll definitely be back regularly in the future! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=RN_61182 /CURES/melasma.rss24 Sat, 13 Aug 11 21:23:36 -0500 Sonia from New York, Usa writes: "Hi I am a victim of melasma. And reading all this info is a bit comforting. I am going to try somethings new for me and hope I can get some response. I need to try to attack it from inside out. do you have any suggestions? The only thing I would like to ask is, dont you have any new information? the updated info here goes back to 2010. I appreciate it if you look into this... And keep it updated. Thank you " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=GF_60761 /CURES/melasma.rss25 Sun, 07 Aug 11 08:45:17 -0500 Ana from Pasadena, Ca writes: "Melasma: I was glad to see that I am not alone although I do not know anyone that has the melasma problem. Mine is all over my face, but the one on my upper lip really depresses me. I guess tomorrow I will buy the apple cider vinegar and grapefruit seed extract. We'll see... I have also spent tons of $$$$ and I am very depressed about it. "