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[BlackpillWasted]

Can i take 15mg beta carotene for 4-6weeks then maintain that with 9mg a day? Or do i need to use 15mg all the time

(Stacking with 12mg astaxanthin, 20mg lycopene and 20mg lutein aswell)

im on 18mg beta carotene for 5 weeks now, got a little color, still a vampire though. will probably continue 18-24 until i have a bit more tan then maintain 12mg.

 

[chadisbeingmade]

If your eyelid looks too exposed because of fat loss, icing may actually do the opposite by tightening skin temporarily.


Why oral administration in the case of changing skintone? It doesn’t reach the skin to produce the effects to the extent that topical vit c does. And if taken in high doses, it is degraded to oxalates and CO2, excess being excreted in urine. Sure, it helps act as a systemic antioxidant, but topical application is optimal for pigment modulation.

Is high-dose vitamin C intake associated with systemic conditioning?

In the 1960s and early 1970s a few cases were reported of a conditioning effet of high-dose vitamin C intake with consequent rebound scruvy upon cessa…

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Office of Dietary Supplements - Vitamin C

Vitamin C overview for health professionals. Research health effects, dosing, sources, deficiency symptoms, side effects, and interactions here.

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Skin-lightening plasma levels of vit c cannot be reached orally. The kidneys won’t let you, since they are pretty efficient at clearing extra vit c once plasma levels go above ~70-80 micromol/L. Some of it even gets oxidized and broken down into CO2, via the Krebs Cycle (albeit a small fraction of total metabolic O2, it shows the body can treat excess fragments of vit c like energy substrates), as well as into oxalates, which can increase the risk of kidney stones, due to calcium oxalate crystal formation, via oxalic acid (from dehydroascorbic acid breakdown) binding to calcium in the kidneys. Even 3g of ascorbic acid every 3-4 hours barely saturates levels to 220 micromol/L. You could use liposomal vitamin c for better bioavailability (which can improve cellular uptake and reach plasma levels of 500-600 micromol/L), co-administered with bioflavonoids, in the form of citrus flavonoids (such as quercetin, rutin, hesperidin), among others, to possibly slow excretion.

Flavonoids with Glutathione Antioxidant Synergy: Influence of Free Radicals Inflow - PubMed

This report explores the antioxidant interaction of combinations of flavonoid-glutathione with different ratios. Two different 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid radical (ABTS^•+)-based approaches were applied for the elucidation of the antioxidant capacity of the...

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GSH (glutathione) helps regenerate vit c from its oxidized form. Together they maintain cellular redox balance and reduce melanin production (via, but not limited to, tyrosinase inhibition).

The flavonoid luteolin inhibits niacin-induced flush - PubMed

Niacin (7.5 mg per rat, equivalent to a human dose of 1750 mg per 80 kg) maximally increased ear temperature to 1.9+/-0.2 degrees C at 45 min. Quercetin and luteolin (4.3 mg per rat; 1000 mg per human), administered i.p. 45 min prior to niacin, inhibited the niacin effect by 96 and 88%...

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Vitamin C recycles oxidized vit e back into its active form. They create a strong lipid-water phase antioxidant network, great for protecting both the skin barrier and intracellular compartments.

Vitamin C, vitamin E and flavonoids - PubMed

All inflammatory processes include oxygen-activating processes where reactive oxygen species are produced. Intrinsic radical scavenging systems or compounds administered with food warrant metabolic control within certain limits. Antioxidants, which in many cases are free radical scavengers or...

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Niacinamide enhances skin barrier, inhibits melanosome transfer (from melanocytes to keratinocytes), and reduces inflammation. Synergizing with vit c targets melanin production and transfer, making them a good stack for tone correction.

The bioflavonoids aid in regenerating ascorbate radicals, slowing vit c absorption in the gut, and can reduce renal excretion. Even though oral administration goes systemic, for noticeable pigment correction, localized high concentrations are needed to target the epidermis. Topical use can even suppress melanin, lightening the skin, via tyrosinase inhibition. Although you need to approach it differently, using L-ascorbic acid (L-AA) serum (10-20%) at pH <3.5, applied in the morning under sunscreen, due to its ability to prevent and repair UV-induced oxidative damage. It neutralises reactive oxygen species, reduces sunburn response, limits collagen degradation, and reduces hyperpigmentation.

L-AA is the most potent, but very unstable. The liposome protects ascorbate in the gut and facilitates absorption via lymphatic routes, bypassing the sodium-dependent vitamin c transporter (SVCT) saturation, which is responsible for uptake and tissue distribution. It requires that pH range to remain stable and penetrate the stratum corneum (outermost layer of the epidermis), effective at 10-20% concentrations, as stated before. If your skin is sensitive or prone to irritation, a better alternative would be Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP), which is water-soluble, gentler, and more stable, albeit less potent for collagen stimulation and pigmentation, but also less irritating. Another one to consider could be Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP), which is also water-soluble and stable at pH ~6-7. It has anti-acne and antioxidant benefits, but is less effective for deep skin penetration.

Mirin knowledge. Read all molecules. I’ve never really looked much into skin lightening as it wasn’t something that needed doing for me. Well then use topical over oral.
I think glutathione injections would mog all though from what i’ve heard?

 

[toracinno]

No


I have a gf


Keep the bb cream on. I don’t think you can cure that shit tbh.


Yes you can. I would do 50,000IU tho.


Wouldn’t know without seeing you.

Pm me if u want see my face

 

[chadisbeingmade]

im on 18mg beta carotene for 5 weeks now, got a little color, still a vampire though. will probably continue 18-24 until i have a bit more tan then maintain 12mg.

Nice. Eat it with a fatty meal to increase its absorption since beta c is fat soluble.

 

[BlackpillWasted]

View attachment 3669090 can u tell me what do I need to do based on my face and some universal looksmaxx stuff that I need to do ( I'm gonna change my hairstyle and lose weight )

grow your hair out, not much you can do about the forehead.
theres eye potential, groom your brows, make them nice, maybe dye.
start sleeping 8-9 hours a day or you will not ascend, not now not ever.
order jawliner 3.0 expert and grow your masseters.
always be in good posture, your body but also mew. sleep on your back. sit upright.
eat 2-4 eggs a day.
permajut lol.

goodluck bhai happy ascending.

 

[BlackpillWasted]

Nice. Eat it with a fatty meal to increase its absorption since beta c is fat soluble.

thanks bro.

 

[mandiblade]

Ask me anything, i’ve done it all.

If I decrease my midface length with @CopeAndRope's appliance, is there a way to retain my overall facial height? I guess I can religiously chew for my ramus, but idk what to do about my chin(medium-short rn...plus below avg chin projection because of my African bimaxillary alveolar protrusion).

EDIT: Also, is there a way to widen the chin? It's already ideally shaped.

 

[iabsolvejordan]

Mirin knowledge. Read all molecules.

Thanks bhai, I appreciate it.

I’ve never really looked much into skin lightening as it wasn’t something that needed doing for me.

Same here, I’m planning to tan using mt2 and lycopene for those mogger red undertones. I just dug into this rabbit hole right now since I found it interesting.

Well then use topical over oral.

Yeah, the thing is it’s not really a tanning/lightening tool in it of itself, but more so helps to smoothen the tone out, for a more-even outcome. I’ll include a proper routine below for the ones interested:

Using it optimally would imply:
In the AM: applying a 15-20% L-AA serum (must be pH < 3.5, and ideally stabilized, including vitamin E and ferulic acid, which help with penetration and photoprotection), on clean skin (after cleansing if you do it in the morning), letting it absorb for 5-10 min, following it up with the moisturizer and sunscreen of your choice (a glycerin/ceramide/hyaluronic acid-based moisturizer, and a zinc oxide/avobenzone sunscreen is preferred).
In the PM: same routine (except for the sunscreen of course), after cleansing (which I recommend you do at least once a day), but right before applying the moisturizer (preferably a peptide-based one in this case, for collagen support and repair — especially if you’ve been in the sun a lot that day), either apply a 4-5% niacinamide serum, supplement with it orally, or use an azelaic acid serum. The niacinamide helps reduce blotchiness, inflammation, and supports skin barrier, while the azelaic acid suppresses melanin and calms the skin. Pick one based on tolerance and goals. Optionally, you can finish it off with retinol serum a few times a week, for pigment and wrinkle control. Skip the vitamin C serum on nights you plan to use it (for example, on days where you rotted inside).

Personally, to look like I have an even more mogger tan, I’ll also use the Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam 1 Hour Express, applying 0.5-1 pumps every night and distributing them in circular motions using a Nitrylex Classic textured glove (nitrile gloves are optimal for applying tanner, one glove is enough, facially at least), letting it set in overnight. Those gloves are the best ones that I found are accessible where I live. Since I’ve never used a tanner before, I’ll titrate into it under the following plan, to eliminate the possibility of irritating myself:

• Weeks 1-2: Mix 1/2 pump in with the moisturizer. Monday, Thursday, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
• Weeks 3-4: Mix 1 pump in with the moisturizer. Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
• Weeks 5-6: Mix 0.5-1 pumps in with the moisturizer. Daily. I’ll have to see how I tolerate it up to that point.
• Weeks 7-8: Apply 0.5-1 pumps after moisturizer. Daily.
• Week 9 and onwards: Apply 1 pump after moisturizer. Daily.

Credit to Clavicular for the tanner recommendation.

I also plan on experimenting with either of the following, to achieve Thom Strijd-level coloring: lycopene, beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin, omega 3-s (dha/epa), zinc picolinate, polypodium leucotomos, and/or mt2.

I think glutathione injections would mog all though from what i’ve heard?

Depends on the goal. Almost any compound would have a superior effect when injected compared to administrating it orally, but that doesn’t mean it’s practical to do so. For mild, long-term skintone support, high-dose oral liposomal glutathione and cofactors like vit c/e/b2/b6, zinc, to name a few, are preferred. For fast pigment correction and brightening, you’re right, injections blow oral administration out of the water, especially when synergized with oral vitamin c.

As with everything though, a balance would probably be ideal for most people. Glutathione for a few weeks at first, coupled with vitamin c, both administered intravenously or intramuscularly. After the desired tone is achieved, it can be maintained with daily oral liposomal glutathione, vit c, lycopene, and carotenoids, among others for specific needs, such as polypodium leucotomos for pigment enhancement and UV defense (this one is really interesting since it may also offer protection against visible light, which comprises 50% of electromagnetic radiation that reaches the earth's surface, and currently available sunscreens do not protect against it), silymarin/milk thistle for increasing hepatic glutathione levels, to not hoard from skintone, and/or copper being essential for tyrosinase function, balancing melanin production. Curcumin is good too, since it’s a NRF2 (nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 — a cellular resistance regulator to oxidants) activator. Here’s a study showing it upregulates glutathione synthesis, reducing the GSH/GSSG ratio by 94%.

 

[toracinno]

Ask me anything, i’ve done it all.

Does blast hgh will affect on clavicle?

 

[Sceriff06]

@chadisbeingmade Do you think that hard chewing is useful for reshaping the lower jaw in adults?

 

[chadisbeingmade]

Same here, I’m planning to tan using mt2 and lycopene for those mogger red undertones. I just dug into this rabbit hole right now since I found it interesting.

Mirin tbh. I currently just use lycopene and beta carotene. Both kinda megadosed at the moment. Idk tbh if megadose is beneficial, in theory should just saturate quicker ig.

Personally, to look like I have an even more mogger tan,

Mirin. I’ve tried tanning drops that you mix with moisturiser. Works very well and gives a very even tone, but not currently using so I gauge what results the carotenes alone will give me.

Thom Strijd-level coloring: lycopene, beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin, omega 3-s (dha/epa), zinc picolinate, polypodium leucotomos, and/or mt2.

Lycopene and beta carotene i have seen good anecdotal results for. In terms of red from lycopene and the orange form lycopenex. Never seen any results or anecdotal evidence that astax, lutein, zeax gives good or any results. I may try after beta carotene and lycopene, since adding them all in at once, i would have no idea what contributes to the change.

 

[chadisbeingmade]

@chadisbeingmade Do you think that hard chewing is useful for reshaping the lower jaw in adults?

I think it’s useful, if you have low set masseter insetrtions. Wether it will reshape lower jaw is a different story, I wouldn’t count on it.

 

[Sceriff06]

I think it’s useful, if you have low set masseter insetrtions. Wether it will reshape lower jaw is a different story, I wouldn’t count on it.

What do you mean by "low set masseter insetrtions"?
And do you think hard chewing can make jaw more sculpted?

 

[Hexmask]

Mirin high IQ. Good replies to these questions.

 

[fortnitecel]

I saw your posts/comments on dutasteride. About to go on TRT 200mg/week and would like to preemptively prevent hair loss. Would 0.5mg ED be sufficient, or do I need to go all the way up to 2.5mg? I haven’t even tried fin yet. Additionally, what are your thoughts on RU58841? I know that it has not been studied very much, and I’ve researched and saw lots of negative anecdotes of it causing anxiety, brain fog etc.

Also, unrelated, but do you take HCG w/ your test? I don’t really gaf about having kids rn, but I know it can help with neurosteroids. I just want to feel the best mentally. It’s hella expensive, so it is really worth the extra money?

 

[chadisbeingmade]

Would 0.5mg ED be sufficient, or do I need to go all the way up to 2.5mg?

Depends on how sensitive your scalp is to androgens.

I haven’t even tried fin yet.

Dut or LDAR imo.

Additionally, what are your thoughts on RU58841?

Great I use it myself.

I know that it has not been studied very much, and I’ve researched and saw lots of negative anecdotes of it causing anxiety, brain fog etc.

It’s safe and doesn’t need to be used the while time.

Also, unrelated, but do you take HCG w/ your test?

Nope. You build a tolerance to it. Since ai blast and cruise running HCG would be stupid and pointless.

It’s hella expensive, so it is really worth the extra money?

China

 

[fortnitecel]

Depends on how sensitive your scalp is to androgens.


Dut or LDAR imo.


Great I use it myself.


It’s safe and doesn’t need to be used the while time.



Nope. You build a tolerance to it. Since ai blast and cruise running HCG would be stupid and pointless.


China

Thanks brother

 

[stufftodo]

what peptides/roids do you think people from 13-21 should take if they were to take it?

would the stack be different from early 20's onwards?

 

[duke007]

Ask me anything, i’ve done it all.

best roids for bone mass during puberty that wont make you infertile or have ed for life