posted May 14, 2014 12:17 PM            

I think it's from using store-bought "chemical peels" and things like that, that I used years ago.

It's not that noticeable in the winter time and with makeup on, but it becomes pretty noticeable in the summer, when I get tan.

Anyone have any ideas on how I can even out my skin coloring naturally?
Like preferably without having to buy a "product".
But feel free to list any products you deem worthy, as well.

I've read that cutting a potato in half, and rubbing the inside of the potato on your face will help for a quick fix, but I haven't tried it.

posted May 17, 2014 09:15 PM            

I would grow aloe plants and use this.

People are gonna go crazy when I say this but urine on the skin makes it beautiful

Urea, which is horse urine, is in expensive cosmetics.

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posted May 17, 2014 11:25 PM            

Ami Anne!

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posted May 18, 2014 04:45 PM            

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Originally posted by Ami Anne:
You can google it. E. I am not bragging but I get so many compliments on my skin. I use just aloe, mineral make up and I juice.

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You also eat way healthier than I do!

Yeah, it almost seems as though the nasty store-bought chemicals I used on my face seem to have scarred it a bit, as the discolored skin is lighter, and the regular skin is darker. So it's kind of like a bunch of little scars that look like...reverse freckles?

I wonder if there's anything I can do to even it out...?

I know that aloe is good for most things, but I'm not sure if it will balance out my skin tone or not?

Whenever I've used lemon juice, it tends to make the light spots even lighter, while the dark spots remain the same.

Although it does feel wonderful on my skin!

I'll pass for the pee pee, though.

Neem oil (as wretched as that stuff smells) didn't really do much for my skin either, as far as evening it out.

But it does work well if I mix it with a homemade sugar and oil scrub, in very small amounts and with other oils.

posted May 18, 2014 07:57 PM            

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Originally posted by Ellynlvx:
But Violets, the showers wait for you...

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LOL

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posted May 18, 2014 08:50 PM            

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Originally posted by Ellynlvx:
But Violets, the showers wait for you...

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Ahahahaha!

Eh...my brain just went into overload with the hilarious comments I WANT to make, but probably should not.

posted May 18, 2014 08:53 PM            

Or do you?

posted May 18, 2014 11:54 PM            

Of course, I did this years ago, before I knew any better. I started noticing it the same time that I started using the nasty product, and it has never gone away.

I'm going to try the heavy metal detox soon.

posted May 19, 2014 12:03 AM            

Is anyone familiar with the brand Andalou Naturals?

I bought a "Beta Hydroxy Complex" from that brand that claims to do what I need for my uneven skin tone.

I also bought "Hyaluronic DMAE" cream from the same brand.

I'm going to give it a shot, although it's not as natural as I would prefer (although a lot of the ingredients are certified organic, and there aren't many ingredients that I'm wary of, unlike other "natural" brands").

I haven't done any research on the brand (for shame, I know...) but I suspect I'm about to. At least I can return it if it sucks, or if I scrutinize the ingredients and there's anything that really sticks out.

posted May 19, 2014 10:37 AM            

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posted May 19, 2014 04:12 PM            

Around 2006 or so, I started using this over the counter stuff, in addition to some prescription strength Retinol that my mom had from her doctor, after she had a professional chemical peel done.

I didn't pay a lot of attention to the instructions, and I didn't bother to stay out of the sun after I put it on. I've already done a few facepalms about this.

So that's when I started noticing the discoloration in my skin (mostly noticeable when I'm tan, as I mentioned...the light spots appear to stay the same, while the rest of my skin tans normally).

Since then I've gone for years being vegetarian, almost vegan, eating very healthy foods, keeping myself well hydrated, using a lot of herbs for skin and smoothies, etc.

None of that helped with the skin discoloration. I don't think it's a medical condition or anything like that.

Detoxifying from the inside out might well be helpful, although I've done a bit of that over the years as well.

So I'm kind of wondering if there's something that I can actually use externally that will help balance my skin tone, similar to helping fade scars.

Anyway, that's the story behind all of it.

I'm going to try the new products I bought, as they seem pretty harmless (and definitely a transparent company, with a lot of organic ingredients), but if anyone has any thoughts on natural, homemade solutions (or other products) that I can apply externally, I would really appreciate any input.

Sadly, the lemon juice seems to make the light spots worse, as I mentioned.

Oh well...I'm not disfigured or anything, but it's nice to go without makeup, and I have a hard time doing that with it being so noticeable in the Summer. :-/

posted May 19, 2014 04:37 PM            

It is very rare, but it can sometimes trigger photo-sensitivity.

I would recommend Calendula Creme, but you already said that is your favourite.

posted May 19, 2014 06:02 PM            

That's a great idea, Ellyn, thank you.

The only calendula cream that I've used is the Honey Calendula moisturizer from Kiss My Face. I LOVED it on my skin, but it was a bit heavy for my face, I think. Maybe I'll try it again.

Otherwise, I mostly use the Calendula oil that I buy (which is organic, and pretty spendy) for ointments and salves. I've never really tried it on my face on a regular basis.
It's also pretty thick of course, so I might need to mix it with something a little lighter in order to avoid having my pores get clogged.

Any recommendations?

posted May 19, 2014 09:14 PM            

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Originally posted by Violets:

I'm going to try the heavy metal detox soon.
Starting with taking a bentonite clay bath this evening.

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posted May 19, 2014 10:00 PM            

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Originally posted by PlutoSurvivor:
You can apply the bentonite clay directly on your skin to suck the toxins out. I read this somewhere but have not tried it. It supposedly works on excema a patches or psoriasis.

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Thanks...

I do that on a semi-regular basis (mix the dry bentonite clay with organic apple cider vinegar, and let it set on my face, neck, and shoulders.

Or if I have time I also apply it to my feet and ankles.

It hasn't helped with this particular issue, however.

posted May 20, 2014 12:28 AM            

Would take at least Six Weeks to make a new batch.

posted May 20, 2014 02:08 PM            

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Originally posted by Ellynlvx:
Sorry, I'm completely out.

Would take at least Six Weeks to make a new batch.

Did run across a bag of last years Blooms though...

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Ah, no worries!

I made a batch of facial scrub with organic sugar, calendula oil, lavender oil, tea tree oil, and olive oil (I'm out of my jojoba oil, which I prefer).