Which skin lightening products are dangerous and should be avoided?

Posted on September 13, 2009

Did you know that at best, ONLY 15% of all skin lightening products actually work! The remaining 85% simply don’t!

It is indeed tragic that some greedy and unscrupulous skin lightening product manufacturers are using well known dangerous ingredients to push their unsafe skin whitening creams.

Your number one defence against such companies is through simple, personal education. Remember that, knowledge is power!

If you can simply find out which are the best and most scientifically proven – the most effective ingredients for any worthwhile skin lightening product; then you’re always going to be a winner!

See our earlier post, listing the BEST, top-11 ingredients, currently being used in quality and effective skin whitening treatments. Look out for these in any skin whitening or bleach treatment that you plan to buy – and you simply can’t go wrong!

Here and now, we will look at ingredients that you need to AVOID at all costs. Basically they are three dangerous chemicals:

(1) Hydroquinone

This was once touted as the most effective ingredient for skin whitening. Although it can quickly reduce the appearance of dark skin patches, it is considered equally dangerous. The FDA allows only 2% hydroquinone.

It is known to cause a variety of serious complications such as leukemia, thyroid problems and liver damage.

Reputable manufacturers now use effective alternatives of Hydroquinone such as Arbutin, kojic acid and Vitamin C.

(2) Mercury

Mercury has been used in skin lightening creams since the 1900’s – its use in cosmetics has been banned in the European Union (EU) since 1976 and also now in the United States.

It causes blood poisoning and severe kidney problems – beware, the list of mercury poison symptoms is a long one.

The inclusion of mercury in skin bleach creams does however seem to work a short-lived wonder – because as soon as you stop using the cream, skin discolouration unfortunately returns and the long term damage to your health is a tragic extra.

(3) Steroids

It’s well known that steroids are mostly harmful chemicals banned in Europe and several other countries. The use of steroids in skin lightening creams, causes thinning of the skin resulting in wrinkles and stretch marks.

The above 3 ingredients are simply not worth it – especially when you look at your short and long term health effects. So, it is best to avoid them and use a 100% natural skin lightening solution instead.

Which are the best ingredients for effective skin lightening?

Posted on September 12, 2009

It is indeed unfortunate that a large number of skin care manufacturers want you to end up trying all their products through “trial and error” – because they DON’T want you to find the product that actually works for your skin type.

And why not?!

…Simply, because then they will make less money! It’s a greedy world out there…

The only way that you can protect yourself is through personal education. If you can simply find out which are the best and most scientifically proven, the most effective ingredients for any worthwhile skin lightening product – then you’re a winner!

Similarly you need to know which ingredients you need to avoid. It’s sad that some greedy and unscrupulous manufacturers still use these dangerous chemicals to push unsafe skin whitening products. More about these in another post.

So, for now, here are the BEST, top-11 ingredients, currently being used in quality and effective skin lightening products.

You need to look out for these ingredients in the skin whitening and bleaching products that you select for personal use.

* Glycolic Acid – By promoting skin exfoliation it not only helps to even out skin discolorations, but also helps to minimise facial wrinkles.

* Kojic Acid – Discovered in 1989, it is a extracted as a by product when fermenting malted rice during the manufacture of sake, the famous Japanese wine.

* Lactic Acid – Plays a similar part to that of Glycolic Acid but is typically better suited for use with sensitive skin. It allows other powerful ingredients in skin lightening products to penetrate farther into the skin.

* Emblica Powder – This is an extract from the Phyllanthus Emblica plant. This powerful, natural antioxidant has significant skin lightening properties.

* Vitamin C – A natural antioxidant with melanin reduction properties, in certain forms, thus resulting in skin lightening.

* Glabridin (Licorice Extract) – Glabridin is a trace extract taken from a certain part of the Locorice plant. It has proven, safe, skin brightening properties.

* Lemon Juice Extract – This is undoubtedly one of nature’s most potent skin bleaching ingredients. Because it can be very irritating to the skin, it should be used in small quantities.

* Mulberry Extract – Taken from the roots of Paper Mulberry plant, it is another naturally derived skin lightening agent. It’s a good ingredient to look for in any worthwhile skin lightening product.

* Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) – An effective skin whitening compound, that works best when combined with other skin lightening treatments. It is well known for its usefulness in reducing acne.

* Bearberry Extract (Beta-Arbutin) – This is a natural extract found in bearberry (Uva Ursi) plants and provides a skin lightening effect by inhibiting tyrosinase activity.

* Alpha Arbutin – Manufactured in powdered form, it is water soluble and one of the most expensive and advanced skin lightening ingredients on the market, today.

All the above ingredients inhibit the production of melanin (the substance that gives skin, its colour) and help in the making of an effective skin lightening product.

How can I achieve skin lightening naturally?

Posted on September 12, 2009

Everyone wants to be beautiful and have radiant complexion – there’s absolutely nothing wrong with it! It’s a natural human desire to look beautiful and feel more confident.

The appearance of one’s skin colour and tone plays an important part in the self image and personal beauty that we all cherish in our hearts and mind.

Why opt for expensive laser treatments and useless creams, when you try a few natural methods of skin lightening.

Useful tips on natural ways of skin lightening:

Applying sunscreen – An effective sunscreen with sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 should be used to protect your skin from the sun.

Sunglasses with 100% ultra violet (UV) ray protection and high energy visible radiation (HEV) absorption will help protect your eyes from harmful solar radiation.

Daily moisturiser – The best natural moisturiser is the one that suits your skin type! Use it daily and it will do wonders for your complexion.

Drinking plenty of water – On average we should be drinking about 2.5 litres a day, dependent on your body weight, climate and physical activity. Remember that water nourishes your skin and keeps it hydrated.

Using natural homemade remedies – There are plenty of these around and they do work, depending on your skin condition and overall health.

Turmeric powder, lemon juice, honey, sandalwood paste and curd are common ingredients and can help to make your skin fair and radiant.

You can also make homemade bleaching remedies to whiten your skin, without damaging your skin cells.

Exfoliating your skin – doing this once a week would help discard dead skin cells. This in itself will help lighten your skin tone. No need to buy expensive cleansers -Try making a paste by mixing oatmeal and brown sugar with some milk. Use this to gently scrub, rinse and moisturise your face. It works wonders.

Eating a healthy and balanced diet – Cannot emphasise this one enough. Try to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. The fibre and nutrients will aid in the natural flushing-out of toxins from your body. This is perhaps, the real secret to having a long term radiant complexion.

Mercury, Hydroquinone and steroids used in some skin whitening products should be avoided as they can cause damage to your liver, leukemia and thyroid problems.

If you are looking to buy a safe and natural skin lightening or whitening treatment, then there some tried and tested ones that are 100% natural – The key is in carefully, checking the ingredients.

Why do people use skin lightening creams?

Posted on September 2, 2009

Firstly, it’s got nothing to do with “hating the skin that you were born in”!

Here are the top 6 reasons why people look at buying a safe and effective skin lightening cream:

1. To lighten dark skin patches on elbows, inner thighs and underarms
2. To remove acne scars
3. To eliminate sun spots or freckles
4. To get an even skin tone and brighter complexion
5. To lighten facial skin, neck area and hands
6. Because creams are generally safer and cheaper than other more expensive and risky treatments

Lightening dark skin patches on elbows, inner thighs and underarms

These areas of the skin can appear a little darker when compared to the rest of the body. A good quality skin lightening cream or a skin lightening soap can help cure this.

Removing acne scars

Suffering from acne is not a great experience and being left with acne scars can be devastating. A suitable skin lightener (preferably a herbal or natural one) can help eliminate acne scars for good.

Removing sun spots or freckles

If you suffer from freckles or sun spots, then using a quality skin lightening product can prove extremely useful.

Getting an even skin tone and brighter complexion

Everyone wants a healthier glowing skin, a better complexion and even skin tone. Herbal and natural skin lightening creams can help you get just this and more. You can have a more radiant facial complexion and it will help increase your personal self confidence and success in life.

Safe, effective and affordable skin lightening creams

There are creams out there that are unsafe and use dangerous bleaching, acidic chemicals which can do long term harm to your body and skin.

That’s why you need to be extremely careful in selecting the right skin lightening cream for your need – On this blog, we show you the most effective, tried and tested, safe and affordable skin lightening creams – the perfect solutions for your skin problem area.

Finally, remember that a good product need not cost that much.

In fact, many of the better products (natural and free of harmful chemicals) are cheaper than the more popular expensive treatments that fail to work and also do you long term harm! It’s never been a better time to spend wisely on your skin lightening solution.

Is it really possible to get rid of freckles, uneven skin tones and acne scars?

Posted on September 1, 2009

Absolutely Yes – and more! You can have beautiful radiant skin.

Did you know that there are safe and genuine skin lightening products out there, that can help you get rid of,

• dark skin patches,
• uneven skin tones,
• melasma,
• hyperpigmentation,
• sunburns, freckles & sunspots,
• unslightly skin discolorations near underarms, knees, elbows or inner thighs, and
• even – acne scars

Your dream of having healthy, beautiful, glowing skin is 100% achievable.

The real question is – are skin lightening products, all safe to use? which ones contain harmful chemicals and which of these products actually work!

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