Things You Should Consider Before Buying A Skin Bleaching Cream
There are several reasons why you should need a skin bleaching cream: age spots
, uneven skin ton, melasma, sun damage, freckles, discolorations, acne marks, or old scars.
Take your time when choosing a skin bleaching cream. Some bleaching creams contain ingredients that can be harmful for your skin, so choose the skin cream intelligently and with caution. One of the first things you must do is checking the composition of the cream. Doing this you will be in a better position to discard creams that cointain chemicals or the ones that are banned.
Some ingredients used in cosmetics are classified as drugs because they are used to treat specific medical conditions. As an example of this type of ingredients we can name hydroquinone, oxidizing agents, and steroids. Do not use a product containing these ingredients unless a doctor has prescribed it. If this is not your case, you better look for a skin bleaching cream containing natural ingredients (kojic acid, licorice extract, berries, lemon juice extract,). Buy a bleaching cream that has been certified and belongs to a trusted brand.
Some dangerous skin bleaching creams are imported from African and Asian countries, where they are extensively used. United States and Europe applied rigorously legal regulations that can be very different in African and Asian countries.
One of the most dangerous ingredients we can find in the imported skin bleaching creams is mercury. Even though its use is illegal and not allowed in the United States, some bleaching creams have mercury.
Imported skin bleaching creams can contain also topical steroids. Its use must be always supervised by a specialist. Using them without medical supervision can cause serious side effects like infection, stretch marks, and the thinning of the treated skin.
Some time ago, the basic ingredient to make bleaching creams was hydroquinone. They considered this ingredient safe and effective. Actual research about the subject advice against the use of hydroquinone during large periods of time. The use of hydroquinone needs the supervision of a professional.
Hydroquinone is very effective in reducing hyperpigmentation. It works by inhibiting the tyrosinase enzyme, thereby preventing the production of melanin. Up to six months are needed before seeing any significant improvement in the hyperpigmentation when using a hydroquinone treatment. A lot of dermatologists recommend products that has around 4% hydroquinone, and they are only available by prescription. Hidroquinone with up to 2% concentration is available over-the-counter. It has some potential side effects, such as irritation, allergy, and nail discoloration.
Ochronosis, a bluish black discoloration of tissue, can occur in some cases when using hydroquinone. It is not something that happens when using it for a short period of time or in low concentrations. In dark skinned people that use hydroquinone for long periods of time and in high concentration (5% or more), it can appear frequently.
There are studies using mice showing that high dosis of hydroquinone can cause cancer. However, more research is needed in order to better evaluate those results
Manufacturers are providing now alternatives that are more natural and have the same properties as hydroquinone, but no side effects.
If you have a severe hyperpigmentation problem, it is better to visit a dermatologist before buying a skin bleaching cream. A dermatologist will give you the right treatment in case your problem is severe.
by: Sarah MacGuire
Jets' Rex Ryan Backs Up Talk, Outcoaches Bill Belichick Understand More About Natural Headache Cures Get Ripped: Learn How To Effectively Burn Fat And Build Muscle Executive Coaching Improve Your Leadership Expertise The Elevation Group Teaches the Importance of Wealth Cycles Deal is reached at Cancún summit Natural Toothache Remedies Top 5 Beaches in the Philippines – According to Me Massage Therapy and Scar Tissue Development and Care Cheap Calls to Ghana Reaching out to Over Seas is Very Easy Now Beaches in Kerala Offer Extraordinary Charm! Xtreme Pip Poacher Torrent The Natural Way To Remedy Stomach Aches