Important Whitening Cream Information

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:25:23 +0000

Most people will experience some darker spots on their skin as they age regardless of race. These dark spots can be a result of birth marks, age spots, sun exposure, uneven skin tone, freckles, acne marks, scars etc. As a result there are many whitening creams on the market. There are even whitening creams specific to parts of the body, for example there is a specific underarm whitening cream as that area tends to be darker than the rest of the body – the classic face whitening cream is still the most popular. There are as many reasons to desire a whitening cream as there are products on the market.

When shopping for a skin whitening cream it is important to be familiar with a few terms:

Hyperpigmentation – the darkening of an area of the skin caused by an increase in melanin. There are a multitude of causes. Hyperpigmentation can be epidermal, dermal, or mixed (referring to the layer of skin affected). Knowing the type of hyperpigmentation you have will help you in choosing a whitening cream.

Melasma – Just a general term for the darkening of the skin

Chloasma – generally describes skin discolorations caused by hormones.

Solar lentignes – dark spots caused by the sun.

Hydroquinone – a key ingredient in many whitening creams. It is considered by dermatologists to be safe and as effective as lasers or deep peel treatments. However it has been shown to cause leukemia in mice. And can cause an allergic reaction in humans. As a result it’s not sold is concentrations of more than 2% in the U.S.

Arbutin – Often used as a replacement for hydroquinone although it is actually a derivative of it. Mitracarpus scaber, bearberry extract, mulberry, white mulberry, paper mulberry, all contain arbutin which inhibits melanin production.

Here we will quickly give a quick overview of some of the most prominent skin whitening creams.

Meladerm –Claims to lighten the pigment of the skin after approximately two weeks. It has natural ingredients and therefore can be used for months without negative effects. In other words it doesn’t contain a harsh bleaching agent such as hyrdorquinone. However, it only works on epidermal hyper pigmentation. Don’t confuse with another whitening cream called Melederm. Good on all skin types but expensive.

Skin Bright – “gently but effective natural ingredients” which includes arbutin. Works by penetrating deep into skin. It is also good on all skin types, but is most effective on epidermal hyperpigmentation.

Triluma – Takes approximately 4-8 weeks to take affect. This cream has been found to be very effective. When using this cream you can still use cosmetics and moisturizers. It is available as prescription only. Pregnant and nursing women as well as those over 65 are not able to use this whitening cream..

Nivea Whitening Lotion – Popular because it’s inexpensive. This cream has received mixed reviews. No dramatic results were noted, but some users noticed an evening out of their skin tone, lighter freckles etc.

Whitening creams can be very effective in minimizing unwanted dark areas on the body. When choosing a cream first determine what kind of spot you have, and if possible what caused it. If it is a large or deep area it is wise to consult with a dermatologist before purchasing a product.

Skin Whitening Cream

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:24:09 +0000

Finding a good skin whitening cream is not always easy to do. There are many different products on the market that claim to whiten your skin. Wading through all the products and finding one that is safe to use and works well for your skin can be kind of hard. To help figure out what type of skin whitening creams are good to use we are going to provide you with some information to help you figure out what products are good and what products are bad.

One of the very first things you need to figure out is whether the products you are looking contain chemical or natural ingredients. To find a safe product it is strongly recommended that you only use products that contain natural ingredients. Chemical ingredients can cause skin reactions, skin damage, and skin problems by their use. If you are interested in and using a chemical-based product I would encourage you to visit with your dermatologist prior to doing so to make sure that the product is safe for you.

If you pick up a bottle of skin whitening cream there are several ingredients but you should look for. Some of these include extrapone nutgrass, Cynergy TK, grape seed oil, avocado extract, natural vitamins, phytessence wakame, and coenzyme Q10. All of these products help to improve the quality of your skin as well as lighten up by reducing the free radicals. This helps in the growth of elastin and collagen which hope you have a healthy natural looking skin.

To get the most out of the products you try you will want to follow the instructions for using the product as strictly as possible. They would also be wise to do some research on the product you are considering to sue others that have used it have to say. It is also strongly recommend that you consult with your doctor prior to using a product you are unsure about. This will help to prevent you from using something that will harm your skin. Some products to get you started include the Dermaline skin whitening cream as well as the Barielle Porcelain skin whitening cream.

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Important Whitening Cream Information

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