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How To Use Skin Bleaching Creams

There are personal and professional reasons for using a quality bleaching cream to enhance your appearance and facial skin.  A working woman wants to look eye-catching to do well on professional front.  A college going teen wants to look beautiful to attract a handful of glances.  Middle aged women dream of a fair and an even skin as they want to hide wrinkles and fine lines.  So what is the best way to be sure you are maximizing the benefits of using a skin lightening product?  Read on…

fade creamThe melanin in the body determines the color of the skin.  Most skin whitening products and bleaches work by reducing the production of the melanin.  Some mild skin whitening products act like sunscreen.  They absorb the harmful UV rays to prevent skin darkening or pigmentation.  However, still be sure to use a sunscreen product of at least SPF 15 in conjunction with any skin brightening cream.

Hydroquinone is the powerful chemical used in the cosmetics to remove the pigmentation from the skin surface.  Such chemicals have the ability to turn dark complexioned skin into fair complexioned skin.  Though such chemicals do wonders, they also bring risks with them.  It is our suggestion to avoid products with hydroquinone altogether since there are so many alternatives that are equally effective AND much gentler on the skin.

Skin bleaching is an ancient technique to get a clearer and fairer skin.  Bleach is the formula to lighten your skin tone.  Skin bleaches can contain hydrogen peroxide, which can harm your skin if used without proper care and precautions.  An active ingredient like kojic acid is far more stable and very effective with minimal side effects.  There is no harm in using skin whitening creams if you are following proper guidelines.

  • Do the patch test before using any skin bleaching product. Apply little cream under the ear and examine for 48 hours. If any reaction such as irritation, redness, inflammation or any kind of discomfort takes place, do not use the product.
  • Read and follow each and every instruction on the leaflet that comes with the product.
  • Do not apply skin bleaching creams near sensitive areas such as eyes and nose.
  • Bleach is for lightening dark spots on the skin or hair.  Apply bleaching cream only on the area you wish to make lighter.
  • Some people make use of skin bleaching cream to hide fine facial hair.  In such cases, do not apply excessive bleach.
  • After using skin bleach, apply sunscreen lotion with SPF 30 before going out in the sun.
  • Avoid using soap; instead use a good quality face wash that suits your skin type.
  • Make cleansing, toning, and moisturizing essential parts of your skin care routine.
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by administrator on March 17, 2012  •  Permalink
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How Important Is Sunscreen When Skin Lightening?

ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL!  If you choose to treat your skin with a skin whitening cream, you MUST use a quality sunscreen product daily.

fade creamDid you know that not all sunscreens block the sun’s UVA and UVB rays.  These two rays are actually quite different and therefore need to be treated as two different elements.  Where the UVA rays are responsible for aging, tanning and wrinkling of our skin, the UVB rays cause sunburn.  When buying sunscreen, look for ingredients such as Parsol 1789 (at least 3%) or also known as Avobenzone, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide or Mexoryl-Sx.  The higher the SPF, the better protection you get.  There are now sunscreens of up to SPF 70 that are a favorite among dermatologists because they apparently block the majority of both type of sun rays.

Keep in mind that sunscreen is a MUST whether you’re using a skin bleaching treatment or not.  It is your best cover against sun damage and skin cancer, especially in the hours when the sun is shining most intensely.  But sunscreen is not capable of blocking every single UVA or UVB ray.  The ultraviolet rays can still penetrate even in the shade.  Therefore, always protect your skin with sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and/or long sleeved shirts when in a situation where sun exposure is extended.  When using a skin lightening product, you must understand that your skin is in a vulnerable state and the daily use of sunscreen is a must.

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by administrator on February 29, 2012  •  Permalink
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Be Safe When Using Skin Bleaching Creams

A survey carried out by the British Skin Foundation found that 16% of dermatologists believe lightening creams are ‘completely unsafe’ and 80% feel that people are not careful enough when purchasing bleaching creams to use on their own.

“Unfortunately, many skin-lightening creams contain illegal compounds that can damage your health,” says Indy Rihal of the British Skin Foundation.  “The most common compounds are high-dose steroids which when used for long periods of time without proper instruction can be very damaging to facial skin.”

Many creams also contain hydroquinone, a bleaching agent that is banned from use in many countries due to the myriad of potential side effects.

The damaging effects of these products are taken seriously by the law.  In 2009, a couple in London who had sold non-prescription skin-lightening creams were fined £70,000.  In March 2011, a man who sold unlicensed medicines and banned cosmetics, including skin-lightening creams containing corticosteroids and hydroquinone, was ordered to pay £80,000 in fines after it was discovered that some of these products were causing long-term and in some cases irreparable damage to his customers.

However, reputable skin bleaching creams can have wonderful and lasting effects on facial skin when used in the proper manner.  What is difficult forskin whitening many people is being able to distinguish which lightening agents can be damaging and which creams are safe when used as directed.  Certain skin whitening active ingredients like kojic acid and kojic dipalmitate are considered less damaging to the skin that aggressive elements like hydroquinone.

It is suggested that all users of skin bleaching creams go through a “test” period, especially when trying out a new product.  A test period is when the user picks a small portion of facial skin (often a spot on the neck lower cheek area) and uses the whitening cream as directed on only that area for a period of 1-2 weeks.  If after that period of time, the skin being treated has not had any adverse reaction to the regular application of the cream, it is generally considered safe to use on other areas of the skin for lightening or the reduction of hyperpigmentation.  Since all bleaching creams are slightly different in their construction, it is wise for even the seasoned skin care individual to test all new creams in this manner.

In conclusion, skin whitening creams can be wonderful treatments and can be used in an individual’s daily skin care routine.  HOWEVER, be sure to do your research and learn about the ingredients in the product you choose to use.  Consult a dermatologist if you have any unanswered questions and get a professional opinion about the product or products you’re interested in using.  And ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS use a sunscreen product with an SPF of at least 15 when outdoors.  Skin lightening creams do weaken the skin’s ability to protect itself from UV rays.  So it is advisable to either stay out of the sun entirely when using a bleaching cream or at the very least, wear a strong and reputable sunscreen lotion on a regular basis.

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by administrator on February 23, 2012  •  Permalink
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Let’s Get Started!

Hello everyone!  Thank you all so much for visiting our website.  Skin Bleaching Info .net is a relatively new, blog-style website that has been created to share valuable information and straightforward research about the safe methods for lightening skin and reducing hyperpigmentation.  Our goal is to provide our readers with articles that explain how best to care for your facial skin and the most effective ways to use skin brightening products.  There will be information on healthy skin practices, success stories from readers, product reviews and insightful articles from guest authors that will all assist our readers in the never-ending task of caring for one’s skin.

skin bleachingAs most of you are already aware, skin lightening creams have become a regular part of many people’s daily skin care routine.  However, skin whitening requires the use of powerful creams with very strong active ingredients that need to be applied in the proper fashion to both be safe and receive the desired results.  Is hydroquinone safe?  Should I always apply cream in both the morning and night?  Is kojic dipalmitate safe for long-term use?  So many questions and we’re gonna provide the answers!

Lastly, this website will truly be only as good as it’s readers.  And we don’t say that to sound corny!  We believe blogs should be interactive websites that encourage communication and the sharing of many opinions and experiences.  So please, if you have any topics you’d like examined, questions you’d answered or would like to write a guest article to strengthen our information base, fill out the contact form on the Contact Us page and we will get back to you very soon with answer to your inquiry or request.  Thanks again for your participation and now, let’s start talking about your skin!

 

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