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Saturday, 27 June 2009

  • I splurged on Obagi

    Has anyone used the Obagi Nu Derm system?  I purchased it last week and am on day 3.  I'm not sure what i think of it.  I had awesome results with Dermalen but i do have a couple of persistent spots and thought my skin needed a change.  So...i bought Obagi...it seems so harsh on my skin.  I am thinking of stopping it.  I do notice some lightening but i do not think i can go 6 weeks of flaky flaky, did i mention flaky???

    I forgot to take starter pics.  My spots are not even noticeable to anyone but me.  I am my own worst critic.  My skin has aged 10 years in 3 days on it.  I am going to sell it i think.  Anyone want it???  I have used it for 3 days. 

    Ill sell it for $275...i have the whole set. Here is a recent pcs without any foundation.

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    Here is another pic where you can see the stubborn spot on my forehead:

     

Monday, 18 May 2009

  • To Obagi or not to obagi...

    So i've been hanging out on a new webboard that has alot of positive stuff to say about Obagi.  However the turnaround time seems to be 18 weeks or so and not the 3 weeks that i saw with Amelan.  Not sure what to do...some of the results are amazing and it combats fine lines/wrinkles which seem to be popping up alot these days. 

    I went and saw my Derm this past week for more Retin A and am waiting for the results of my consultation.  I had to have alot of images snapped and i have to go back...we shall see. 

    I've been outside everyday this week and spent all day at the beach on Saturday.  I hate Hate HATE HATE this STUPID mask.  I sound like my 6 year old....

     

     

Friday, 08 May 2009

  • How long has it been?

    I guess no news is good news right?  I have some of the Dermalen R (the mask) left over...approx enough for 2 applications if needed.  I am willing to sell this for $35 shipped if anyone is interested.  LMK...my email addy is poulinsj @ hotmail . com  or leave a message here and i'll get back to you.

    Here is a recent pic...still lots of fading despite the intense Florida heat.  How i dread summertime here...still battling Melasma.  I notice my knees and ankles are darker than the rest of my skin.  It's so disgusting...anyone else battle Melasma in those spots???

     

Sunday, 02 November 2008

  • 3 1/2 months into treatment

     I wanted to update my progress.  Here is where it all began 3 1/2 months ago

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    Here are some recent pics.  I've been using the Dermalen sparingly...maybe once a week if i remember.  I have had some redarkening, but i'm happy.  I'm still nursing the baby...please don't send me the horribly mean emails how i am dangering my child.  I'm posting this blog to help other women who suffer with Melasma.  I do not need you to preach to me...

    Here are pics i took the other day in natural light with no makeup.  My stubborn spot is my forehead...my Melasma is by no means as bad as it originally was.  I do not need to wear makeup to feel comfortable and i have not been using the Dermelan is prescribed and my darkening has been minimal. Did i mention i live in Florida and i have 4 kids at home.  Also training for a marathon and forget to cake my face with sunscreen...i'm just and everyday Mom that hates this mask.  So...just wanted to share this journey and i hope it helps someone out. :)

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      Much love...

     

    Sheila

     

     

Friday, 31 October 2008

  • Not using Dermelan

    I've used Dermelan maybe twice this month.  My Melasma has darkened a little bit, but it's not nearly as bad as it originally once.  I am still nursing...weaning is just not going as well as planned.  Since it's so pricey and the economy SUCKS...i'm saving what i have left and the remaining mask until Brayden is done nursing.  I just can't afford the $300 maintenence cream and it makes my skin so dry and cakey.  It's really dry here already and i'm battling dry skin without the Dermalen.  So that's it...Here is a newer pic without makeup in natural light...

     

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