The industry of skin care products has
increased its profit in the last years by selling products which are said to
whiten the skin and remove dark spots in an instant. Yet, this $45 billion
dollars is not always true to its clients, thus many of the skin whitening
products available on the market are not as good as they say, while other may
cause side effects about which most of the companies do not even mention. In
order to protect yourself from scams and unwanted effects of skin whitening
creams it is important to know what substances are good for your skin and how
should you use them for increased effectiveness.
There are two major ways in which dark
spots can be removed and skin can be whitened: first there is the bleaching
procedure through which the tyrosinase (the enzyme triggering melanin) is
inhibited and less melanin is produced, thus less dark pigment is released in
the skin. The other possibility is through exfoliation. AHAs and BHAs are the
most widely used substances for skin exfoliation. They loosen the connections
between cells, thus allowing the dead skin to peel off and the new and healthy
skin to be brought to surface.
Yet, most of the times, it is good to
use more than one substance in order to achieve better results. For example, if
you are thinking about using the bleaching system through inhibiting the action
of the tyrosinase or of the melanocytes, using only hydroquinone may treat your
problem, but if you combine it with other substances, such as Vitamin C or
gluconic acid, the results will be even more visible and it will take less time
for the dark spots to be completely removed from the skin. In addition to that,
some of the bleaching products have also antioxidant properties, thus stopping
the premature aging of the skin, while others have the property of retaining
the moisture inside the layers of skin, thus preventing the skin dryness. These
and other similar properties will help the skin recover faster after the
bleaching treatment and will prevent the apparition of any side effects. This
is why, when purchasing a skin whitening product look for those products which
have as scope inhibiting all types of melanin production. Also, make sure that
the products you purchase also have ingredients meant to protect your skin
against dryness or powerful action of the active ingredients.
If you have sensitive skin, look for
products adequate to your type of skin. To reduce the risks to minimum it is
advisable to look for natural products. Most of the skin whitening substances
can also be found in nature, so combining different fruits or vegetables and
applying them on the area to be treated may have the same effects as a chemical
cream made up of more active substances, yet without any side effects.
Resource box:
If you want to treat your dark spots
naturally, safe and without spending a fortune on chemical products then try
some of the miraculous recipes from this book. These recipes will offer you a
great alternative for the chemical products as they will remove the brown spots
and whiten the skin in just a matter of weeks using natural ingredients as
milk, honey or papaya. Try them and see how your skin will get lighter day by
day and brown spots will completely disappear!
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