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i agree with both sissy & oyinda, shaving to some extent contributes to dark underarm, i have read a lot of articles that say waxing is the best alternative to hair removal though slightly painful!!! Retin A, 20% urea, AHA & Salicylic acid products to lighten them depending on where you are & if you are able get the products, I personally used to 've this problem but after reading a lot of articles & solutions i came up with mine, i use the veet shaving cream with aloe vera to shave, a day b4 i use olive oil on my underarm(at nite)just to get the place moisturized nothing more then the following nite i use the shaving cream then exfoliate with a scrub that contains AHA then use a moisturizer(a lil). You will also need a lightening cream to bleach that area if ure not getting the kind of results you want and use a cream containing glucosamine or niacinamide to maintain results. Olay quench is an example of a product that contains enough niacinamide to deliver results! i shave only at nite so i dont need to use a deodorant afterwards, so far its been working very well for me and im pleased with the results.

@palebobe, i ve some neutrogena products that you might be interested in!!!!!!

For your Neutrogena Products:
-facial moisturizers with SPF 15
-foaming cleansers
-anti aging scrubs
these products are guaranteed to make your skin clear, smooth & blemish free!
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@palebobe! good to know you bought the soap! hope u like it!!! small rashes or lil pimples?? anyways maybe u shld try neutrogena body clear body scrub(hope u can find it) its very effective for body breakouts if thats what you ve but i think it is!!! the products i ordered i'm getting them today! i ll keep u informed ok!!!!! dont freak out over the rashes, im sure its nothing

i've had an ex cry over me before, frankly speaking i was embarrassed for him cos it had never happen to me b4 & i ddnt know how to deal with it! i just kept begging & telling him it was ok but he just kept sobbing(noisily)!!!! honestly at some point i was disgusted, i think i'll pass

u asked her family & her neighbor?? no further comment!!!!

a guy hitting a lady is totally & utterly unacceptable!!!!!!!!!!! finito!

yep! i agree i'm a neutrogena junkie, its one of the best drug store brands out there!!!! i ran out of it and cldnt find it and decided to try Olay quench!!! amazing amazing lotion too!!! so i ld shuttle between the two!!! u cant go wrong!!!

jassie& dr. lorenz, i cld kiss u both rite now!!!!! wats with the rude remarks pple i mean comm'n like at one time or the other we havent found ourselves in this kinda situation, talking to the ladies now, with that being said
@ poster! poster! poster! , comm'n girl!!!!!!!

i'm not travelling palebobe!!!! my aunty is sending them to me from the us!!!! ll let u know as soon as i get them! it cld be sooner too !!!!!

ur welcome, the tracia lightening shower cream i really dont know anything abt other than wat pple say abt it! the sunblocks N4,000 at Goldtwinkles(Barcelos Mall Ikeja), for me i think skin success soap is a waste of money, it doesnt do anything! used it in my university days but i prefer the neutrogena transparent soap which costs abt N530, u can try that!!! if u are looking for something to brighten ur complexion, my friend who lives in germany told me abt this neutrogena product she bought in lagos and she has been looking for it everywhere even in Germany, its the neutrogena (visibly firm body lotion with active copper,) my friend said ur skin glows & brightens in abt two weeks, i ill be getting some from the us in abt 2wks cos im not too sure u can get the original here, i ll let u know when i get them if ure interested ok, but if u cant wait u can go ahead & buy the tracia shower cream then!they say its good!!!

@kayc33 i would ve to agree with u on that, hisses

well aloy.emeka we ll ve to wait & see wont we?

I found this interesting piece & wanted to share with everyone!


Younger Skin at Any Age
Dermatologists offer advice on how to keep skin smooth and healthy.

Growing old gracefully isn't a lost art! it's just a forgotten one. For all those women who think the scalpel or the syringe is the only way to stay "young," here's a news flash: "About 80 percent of aging is caused by environmental factors, things you have control over," says Leslie Baumann, a dermatologist and the director of the University of Miami Cosmetic Center, in Florida. Real Simple went to eight female dermatologists to find out their own at-home anti-aging routines. They all offer a sensible approach: Protect your skin, use the right skin-care ingredients, and get on with your life.

Twelve Ways to Delay Aging

* Wear sunscreen every day. You've heard it before: Sun exposure is the number one cause of premature aging. Ultraviolet light from the sun or a tanning bed breaks down collagen and elastin, the substances that keep skin smooth and firm. To help minimize damage and wrinkles, stay out of the sun and follow these tips.
* Apply sunscreen liberally. A too-thin layer of SPF (sun protection factor) 15 is equal to only about SPF 7. Use a shot glass-size amount to cover your body and a teaspoonful to cover your face.
* Don't forget your legs. "We find more cases of malignant melanomas on women's legs than on their faces," says Heidi Waldorf, director of laser and cosmetic dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, in New York City.
* Don't rely on SPF-enhanced makeup. Chances are you don't wear enough of it to defend your skin.
* Choose sunglasses with UV protection. Good sunglasses help prevent cataracts, and they also keep you from squinting, which can, over time, break down the collagen around your eyes and cause crow's-feet.
* Avoid smoky situations. If you smoke, quit. And nonsmokers should be aware that chronic exposure to secondhand smoke can damage skin. According to Karyn Grossman, a Santa Monica-based dermatologist, smoke, like the sun, bombards you with free radicals that make skin sallow, break down its collagen, and slow its ability to heal. To fend off damage, Grossman suggests products containing antioxidants, which neutralize free radicals. Her favorite antioxidants are vitamin C, vitamin E, and green tea. "The studies back up their efficacy the most," she says.
* Be conscious of repetitive movements. Between smiling, frowning, and talking, your face makes thousands of movements a day. Over time, these repetitive motions lead to deeper lines. It would be unrealistic (not to mention Stepford-like) to stop showing your emotions, but some habits can be curbed. "We're not saying, 'Don't live; don't move,'" says Debra Jaliman, a New York City dermatologist. "But if you're constantly drinking through a straw, chewing gum, or smoking, you're breaking down the collagen around your mouth. And the wrinkles will come earlier."
* Stop picking! It's hard to resist the urge to do a little at-home surgery on a pimple, but the mark it might leave is the most persuasive reason not to. "As you age, acne scars often end up looking more like wrinkles," says Grossman. "If you have a pimple on your cheek near where a wrinkle forms, it will make the wrinkle deeper."
* Cleanse with alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). They help remove the top layer of dead skin cells to reveal a fresh layer underneath. "Alpha hydroxy acids (such as glycolic acid) unclog pores and help your skin look smoother," says Alyson C. Penstein, a dermatologist in New York City. Note: If you have oily or acne-prone skin, try a cleanser with a beta hydroxy acid (BHA).
* Use an anti-aging cream at night. New anti-aging creams arrive on cosmetics counters all the time with bigger claims and heftier price tags. But good old retinoids, which contain a vitamin A derivative, are still the gold standard. "Many studies support retinoids, and they have withstood the test of time," says Marianne O'Donoghue, an associate professor of dermatology at the Rush University Medical Center, in Chicago. Retinoids encourage the skin to renew itself, smoothing fine lines and helping to repair sun damage. They are found in prescription creams, such as Renova and Retin-A, and in lower concentrations in over-the-counter retinol creams. Note: Retinoids can be irritating at first, so apply sparingly. They also leave skin vulnerable to sunburn. If your skin is extra-sensitive, try a milder cream containing kinetin, an ingredient found in plants that has been shown to smooth lines.
* Try a weekly exfoliation treatment. Most professional antiaging treatment including chemical peels and microdermabrasion―shed skin to clear up uneven pigmentation and encourage collagen growth. Now there are effective treatments that are gentle enough to use at home. Robin Ashinoff, director of cosmetic dermatology at the Hackensack University Medical Center, in New Jersey, suggests using a chemical exfoliator. There are also polishing creams that aim to achieve results similar to those of professional microdermabrasion, which manually sloughs off skin with superfine particles. Over time, your skin should respond by thickening slightly. "Thickening is good," explains Mary Ellen Brademas, a New York City dermatologist. "Thicker skin shows fewer wrinkles."
* Remember the rest of your body. "Everything you do for your face, you should also do for your neck, chest, and hands," says Baumann. "Those are the primary spots that show aging." At the very least, moisturize: Hydrated skin looks plumper and smoother.
Realsimplemagazine.com

not necessarily!!!!!! shes on the rite track, lol

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why would I want my wifey to watch me shag another babe in her presence?
some guys de craze. kolo mental


I cldnt agree more!!!! its bulls**t whether he was man enough to tell her or not,

For the same very reason men cheat!!!!! very simple!

i probably would to cover for her , dont know what my stand would be if she were married though,

@mandycini, i think ur not sure what you want plus its obvious you ve a crush on the other guy that wld explain why u were rejecting ur bf's calls!!!!! u need to make up your mind abt wat u what and who u REALLY want to be with, just choose! it makes life easier & less complicated!!!!

@palebobe, neutrogena has a wide range of commendable sunscreens.
i use the neutrogena ultra sheer dry-touch sunscreen, it comes in spf 55, 70 & 85
so u can make ur pick!!!

wow, i had no idea that my list would get so much critic from pple anyways it doesnt change wat i will or will not do with regards to skincare products,
TOH & ifyalways, thanks for ving my back
chinesedoll, thanks for the advice on skin cancer, i'll remember that & i do ve a job, i work with a financial advisory firm in lagos!

ve u tried honey

no, there hasn't really been a reason to lie about it, its no biggie!!!

wat ve u got to loose? its just N10,000

nj11:
@ topic,

Every month i go online and order:
Kogic Acid papaya soap and cream,its from the Philippines.
Cost me $73.00.
Just started using the new Palmer's skin therapy oil.
cost me $10.00

This products keep my skin looking and feeling great.

[quote][/quote]nj11, i ve heard about the kojic acid papaya soap and cream from the philippines, is it really that good

i like ur sense of humour tkb417,

@mohawkchic- the avon anew clinical eyelift is very good, the cream actually moisturizes the lower eye area
the gel firms the upper eye lids, trust me the difference is visible.
@outstrip- thanks i ll go easy on the salicylic acid, but it does help to prevent breakouts

as for finding time to do it, once you start it becomes a ritual!

ogidi i honestly think u're stretching it! chill ok, stretchmarks is a very sensitive issue
to pple who have them, i dont think the pple who ve them flaunt them, they are just trying to make
themselves feel better by not restricting their choice of clothes thats all, and who r we to criticize them?

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