Monday, 14 December 2015

Glutathione injections review-

First injection- 7.12.2015. I first bought a glutathione brand called Glutanova. The concoction made me sick and I stopped using it after one dose. I had paid 5000 rupees. Next, I bought Glutax 12g. It cost me 9000 rupees. I took around 3-4 doses. It did not lighten me and I stopped using it since I used to feel queasy. I decided to take a dermatologist's advice. I went to this lovely doctor who advised me to take her glutathione as online sellers often have fake glutathione. I paid 20,000 rupees. I have had one dose and my facial skin is peeling like a snake. I am using Dove soap on my face as it is mild. I don't want to use glutathione soap as it's harsh. My body is not peeling. I have not noticed any lightening or whitening as yet. Will keep updating.

Starting shade-  Sonam Kapoor/ Asin/ Mac nc 42

Second injection- 14.12.2015. So, I just had my second shot. Today, I closely looked for the brand and it's Glutax 5g. I know that I have used Glutax before but there are so many counterfeit products that there's no guarantee that they work. So, I am assuming that this Glutax 5g is real as the doctor's reputation is at stake. I told my doc that I have noticed no improvement.

Me- " No improvement, doc,"
Doc- "Please be patient. Good results are always seen after 3-4 shots,"
Me- "How many shades will I lighten?"
Doc- "6 shades"
Me- "6 shades? That's a lot"
Doc- "Yes. 6 shades is like Sonam Kapoor to Kareena Kapoor (Freida Pinto to Megan Fox)"
Me- " Is that really possible? That, too, in such a short time"
Doc- "Yes, it is"
Me- "Well, waiting for the results"
                     
                                 Now, I am not someone who's scared of injections. I can put on a brave face and bear pain. However, today it did hurt a bit. My arm also felt heavy.

15.12.2015. Feeling a bit sad. Still see no improvement. By the way, starting melas lotion and Eli glow capsule today. Will also be buying Piona strong beaching cream. It does contain HQ but I hope that it works for me. So far, HQ has only made me look dull and oily. Ironically, one of my friends has been using Melacare Forte which contains 4% HQ along with Vitamin A and steroid and has successfully lightened 2 shades. :(
                                                       By the way, I told my doc that I have seen no improvement at a and she advised me to take these injections twice a week. So, my next appointment is on 17th December. I really hope that it works because it has cost me a bomb!


This is the shade improvement that the doc has promised me. Yup! That dramatic. And that's my current skin tone.

16.12.2015. Noticed slight brightening. Or is it my imagination! I read several reviews and all of them say that results are visible after 4-5 shots. Hoping for the best.

31.12.2015. So, here's the last day of 2015. There's a joke that the first day of the year gives dreams and the last day shows your position. I have been trying to lighten since 4.5 years but have not lightened a single shade. Reason for my failures-
1. Not giving enough time to the products
2. Changing products often
3. Not following the routine
4. Using waste products.

                                       I still haven't struck gold. My last hope are glutathione injectables. Ok, so, I had my 6th shot yesterday. No improvement. I know that glutathione doesn't give result in 6 shots. I feel angry at the doctor for misleading me. She should not have given me false hopes. She falsely states that I have lightened but I know that I haven't. No one has told me that I look lighter. By the way, she administered Glutax 5g. I have 5 vials of Glutax 12g left with me. I am going to get them administered thrice a week for faster effect and also because I am slightly pudgy and glutathione works slow for people who are overweight. After that, I am going to get Biome shots. My seller told me that these are the best. I will be taking gutathione capsules, most probably tatiomax. I did not buy Piona bleaching cream as it's very costly and HQ doesn't suit me.

5.1.2016. Happy new year!!! Yesterday I had my 7th injection (Glutax 100g). My veins are so thin that it's very difficult to inject me. I will have another session on Wednesday and then, Saturday. I am going to get Glutathione injected thrice a week. I have ordered Saluta from a Filipino. Everyone says that Saluta is the best and gives the quickest result. As of now, I have not seen any changes. But also remember that I am overweight.

Stopped getting these shots as my veins are very delicate. May begin in future. I still have Saluta. Refer to my skincare regime.

Fair & Lovely and other Indian brands

Sorry to say but I don't like this cream. It's moderately good for acne control and as a makeup base but this cream will not lighten you whatsoever. It may for some but it has never done so for me or any of my friends.
                             The basic lightener in F&L is niacinamide or vitamin B3. B3 is a proven skin lightener. I don't know why but F&L's B3 is very ineffective, at least for me. It may work for many given its popularity. Most of the Indian lighteners contain either B3 ( Pond's White beauty) or Liquorice (Lotus, Jovees). Both of these are effective and good. But it's better to buy a pure B3 or liquorice lotion rather than wasting money on these creams (my personal opinion, these creams may be very effective for a lot of people). One can easily get these lotions on eBay or eBay's Global Easybuy. Ebay, Amazon India, Booyah Chicago and Rediff Shopping are some of the few Indian sites that sell international beauty products. A pure lotion costs around 2000 rupees. It has been my observation time and again that Indian products are very ineffective.