Putting my face on - Page 9

Prudence · 05-23-2007, 12:06 PM

I just dab my foundation brush around the top of the bottle. I also wash it after each use. It seems to use less than either sponge or fingers, and doesn't get all gloppy in whatever area I touch first.

Not Afraid · 05-23-2007, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

And since the Pill has become a topic here - I have had no discoloration after 11 years on the pill. I also have zero cramps. YAY! CP - your spot may be because of the Pill, it may not be because of the Pill. But it's there and you want to cover it and that you shall do when you decide to do something.

It is called Melasma. It is pretty normal for women with darker toned skin and not as common in lighter skin tones (which is probably why you haven't had any occurance and why Jen has). It is caused by estrogen and progesterone hormones present in the pill and is also very common occurrence in pregnancy when hormone levels are elevated. It usually occurs in areas of the skin that are exposed to sun a great deal and where the skin is more fragile. It usually fades over time when the hormone levels return to normal. There's tons of info out there about it.

katiesue · 05-23-2007, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

My skin discoloration went away with a change in the pill.

Mine did too. And mine would darken with any kind of sun exposure, even with sunscreen.

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-15-2007, 03:45 PM

Thanks for the info on melasma....I'm going to look into it some more.

In the meantime: Aughhh!!!

DreadPirateRoberts · 06-15-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Thanks for the info on melasma....I'm going to look into it some more.

In the meantime: Aughhh!!!

That is truly amazing.

katiesue · 06-15-2007, 03:53 PM

Wow - those are amazing.

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-15-2007, 07:55 PM

Am I alone in being aggravated at the idea that EVERYONE could be absolutely stunning - if they had the time and money? Money can't buy everything, but apparently, it can buy you physical beauty. (No guarantees on being smart or kindhearted, but visual beauty, damn.)

Not Afraid · 06-15-2007, 08:20 PM

I don't think it even takes that much time or money to be absolutely stunning. It's all about priorities.

Gemini Cricket · 06-15-2007, 08:30 PM

Also, think about how pretty Oprah is on the cover of every single "O" Magazine. But without the makeup... yikes! That's from many years of too much makeup. So maybe no makeup is the way to keep looking young.

I don't know, I only use makeup doing theatre stuff and if I can get away with it I don't use it at all. I get claustrophobic wearing makeup...

Not Afraid · 06-15-2007, 08:44 PM

Actually, the right make-up can keep you from aging by protecting you for damaging sunlight.

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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	I just dab my foundation brush around the top of the bottle. I also wash it after each use. It seems to use less than either sponge or fingers, and doesn't get all gloppy in whatever area I touch first. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Thanks for the info on melasma....I'm going to look into it some more. In the meantime: Aughhh!!! __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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06-15-2007, 07:55 PM	#87
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Am I alone in being aggravated at the idea that EVERYONE could be absolutely stunning - if they had the time and money? Money can't buy everything, but apparently, it can buy you physical beauty. (No guarantees on being smart or kindhearted, but visual beauty, damn.) __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I don't think it even takes that much time or money to be absolutely stunning. It's all about priorities.
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Also, think about how pretty Oprah is on the cover of every single "O" Magazine. But without the makeup... yikes! That's from many years of too much makeup. So maybe no makeup is the way to keep looking young. I don't know, I only use makeup doing theatre stuff and if I can get away with it I don't use it at all. I get claustrophobic wearing makeup...
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Actually, the right make-up can keep you from aging by protecting you for damaging sunlight.
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