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There is a lot of talk about Tri-Luma, the cream that claims to treat melasma effectively. It contains fluocinolone acetonide 0.01%, hydroquinone 4%, and tretinoin 0.05% and is meant to treat moderate to extreme melasma.

According to the Tri-Luma web site there have been three studies that prove it works to clear melasma after eight weeks of treatment and one study says its okay to use for any length of time until the melasma clears.

Pregnant women are not advised to use the product since its safety still has not been confirmed. They also recommend women use a non-hormonal birth control.

Side affects include increased proneness to sun burn, dry skin, and irritated skin with redness, peeling and itching. More serious allergic reactions and asthma attacks have also been reported.

Has anyone used it? I’m curious to know what melasma sufferers have to say about it.

Chances are you don’t need to do anything if you have a freckle on your lip. In fact, melanotic macules or lip freckles are pretty common and for the most part they rarely present any risk. But like with most new moles and freckles that seem scary, have a dermatologist check it out to be sure.

A lot of times if you have the freckle removed the procedure could leave an even uglier scar in its place, and that doesn’t really help anyone. Instead, use lipstick or other fun lip products to distract from it. Try something like iQ Chroma Lip Fix Lip Defining Duo Mauve for a great liner and color.

Sufferers of ocular rosacea often have a hard time finding eye make-up that does not irritate the eyes and skin. For many people eye make-up just isn’t an option. Here are a few suggestions for eye make-up that may work for you. Before applying any products to your eyes, put a bit of the product on your finger and hold it close to your eye. If your eyes are irritated just from that little bit of exposure then you know it’s not right for you.

Concealer for Ocular Rosacea: It’s easy to find a concealer that will cover, but finding a concealer that won’t agitate your ocular rosacea is a little tougher. SkinStore.com recommends Dermablend Smooth Indulgence Concealer.

Eye Shadow: Mineral make-up like Stila Eye Shadow is great for those with ocular rosacea. Mineral make-up is a good option because its all natural, free of preservatives, and has sun blocking properties. With just a little bit of mineral make-up you can create either a soft or dramatic affect to your skin.

Mascara: First off, don’t choose a mascara that boasts thickening or lengthening of your lashes. The ingredients in those products will definitely hurt your eyes as will those with any kind of fragrance or form fillers. After that it’s just a matter of testing a few mascaras designed for sensitive eyes. I recommend Colorescience Mascara – Cry Me A River.