Advice/Input needed🩷
First time poster here…for context I’m a 36 year old female who has suffered from Melasma and Hyperpigmentation for years. My downfall is I’ve never taken skincare serious until about a year ago. Ive dabbled into curology and other subscription services but never was consistent. I’ve always been a full coverage makeup girl and just thought I’d cover it.
Back around 6 months ago I got VERY serious. Did tons of research and I started doing skincare every night. And became RELIGIOUS about sunscreen. Built my tolerance first with OTC retinol before going to 0.025% Tretnoin and got a prescription for 4% hydroquinone back in March. I’ve done really well on it. I got very minimal peeling from them. My spots have lightened a good bit. But I want more😅 I seen someone post about APC (All Purpose Creams) 10% Hydroquinone. I was due for my refill Amazon pharmacy so I ordered 10% Hydroquinone, the 0.1% Retonic Acid and the Base cream to dilute (don’t want to cause any damage)
I guess what I’m asking if anyone has used APC? Is their stuff legit? Still don’t get how they can sell what they do, but I’m not complaining😅 Is there anything else you would add? I’m open to any suggestions/recommendations. I’ll add pics of improvement.
Current skincare- AM- I keep it basic. I just cleanse, HA serum, moisturize and do sunscreen (currently using Crease 50Spf Mineral in the yellow bottle- I love it. It wears so good under makeup)
PM- Double cleanse (I’m a full coverage makeup girl) Tret, Hydroquinone, HA serum and moisturizer/eye cream.
Another thing- how much long should I stay on Hydroquinone. I’ve always read mixed answers. I was told by the Amazon Dr who I got the original script for 3-6 months. Which is kinda vague.
Thank you🩷