So you want those skin blotches to fade? Who wouldn’t want to sashay in a fabulous pair of bikini and show off a flawless, radiant and even skin tone? Or perhaps you are simply tired of switching from one product to another yet can’t still own a clear, smooth facial skin? Pigment discoloration is also a sign of aging, making people rush off and purchase over-the-counter skin bleach creams.
Kudos to advance technology used in many skin care products, a beautiful skin can be achieved without breaking the bank. Skin bleach creams used regularly won’t only lighten the skin tone but also relax and soothe tired membranes. The tricky part is how to choose the one product that truly works? Many people are left disappointed after spending tons of money on various skin bleach creams that cannot even lessen the darkening of the skin one bit.
The Drawbacks of Unsafe Skin Bleaching Ingredients
So what is the miracle cure? The effectiveness of skin bleach creams lies on its core ingredients. Are they proven safe and reliable? In 2003, it was reported that there were high levels of mercury found in people from West Africa, Tanzania, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Senegal. Dr S. Allen Counter of Harvard Medical School reported that this is associated with the use of skin bleaching creams.
Many skin lightening and bleaching creams which contain toxic ingredients such as steroids, mercury and hydroquinone have become controversial. Mercury is easily absorbed through the skin and toxic levels of mercury causes kidney damage, neurological and psychiatric disorders, and severe birth defects. Fairer skin is highly valued in Asia and India, but why compromise poisoning your body in exchange of beauty?
3 Safe Skin Bleaching Ingredients that Works
Glutathione
Glutathione captures a huge chunk of the market as it exhibits many useful benefits to the body. It has a powerful antioxidant effect that functions as anti-aging and immune system booster. It also keeps the cells running properly and smoothly. Surprisingly, aside from promoting better health, it was discovered that a higher dose of Glutathione for longer periods can lighten the skin tone as a primary side effect.
Kojic Acid (KA)
Although discovered in 1989, Kojic Acid is actually a new remedy for treating pigment problems including age spots, chloasma, melasma, freckles and hyperpigmentation. It has a skin lightening effect as hydroquinone without the risky side effects. Take note that Kojic Acid must be left for a few minutes on the skin before washing off as it must be absorbed in the skin to really work.
Lactic Acid (type of AHA)
It is known for thousands of years for its exfoliant and rejuvenating effects on the skin. Lactic Acid is derived from milk which fights photo aging effects such as uneven skin tone, roughness, pigmentation and wrinkles. With daily application, it removes dead skin cells and allows regrowth of new skin.
Other examples of safe and effective skin bleaching ingredients include papain, arbutin, tyrostat, licorice extract and allantoin. These ingredients may raise sensitivity by 50% so it is best to use sunscreen with high SPF to protect the skin. Also, avoid having blotchy and irritated skin by not overusing the product.
