Skin Whitening

Skin whitening has reached almost obsession levels in the Far East. The Chinese, Koreans and Japanese use skin whitening products almost as a matter of routine from a very early age. This not because they wish to be white but rather it’s a class thing. If you have dark skin, you are considered to be a manual outdoors worker and if you have light colored skin, you are considered to be of a higher class.

Many women who use these products in the Far East have had some serious health problems as a result of the strengths of creams and lotions used and an active black market thrives on selling banned products in many European and Far Eastern countries.

In South America many women who suffer from mercury poisoning have admitted that they have used skin whitening products for man years, and in trying to improve their appearance and social standing were in fact killing themselves.

In the USA the use of skin whitening products is much better controlled and tested, to ensure consumer safety and a thriving industry has been developing new and exiting skin whitening products. Some people have been found to be allergic to the properties in these products so should avoid them completely.

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Skin Lightening Pills

Skin lightening pills are the latest method of repairing damage to and lightening the skin. The main ingredient is glutathione. There are no known bad side effects of glutathione and many positive side effects because it is such a powerful antioxidant.

Skin whitening pills have the ability to lighten dark pigmentations of the skin i.e. acne scars, freckles, age spots. It is also good for general whitening of the skin and contains no hydroquinone.

The biggest danger to buyers of skin lightening pills is making sure they have the genuine article. The market has been flooded recently with fake pills that don’t conform to any standard and contain products and chemicals that can be very dangerous. Always check that the supplier of your pills is a genuine retailer and don’t be tempted to buy cheap copies.

The pills take a different amount of time to work on your skin depending on the problem that you have. Generally speaking the darker your skin the longer you will have to take them and obviously the lighter you skin the less time is needed for the pill to work their magic. If the pill you take contains no vitamin C then it is suggested to supplement the skin-lightening pill with a daily intake vitamin C.

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Skin Lightening Treatment

Skin lightening treatments vary from creams and lotions to herbal tea and even laser treatments and pills. The most popular form of skin lightening is without doubt the many creams available over the counter from drugstores, pharmacies and cosmetic counters. The industry is worth billions to the manufacturers and is increasing yearly as this latest fad takes off.

Some people with a medical condition that is too severe for over the counter treatments may have to resort to stronger prescription crams or even under recommendation from their dermatologist laser treatment. This is normally expensive and can reduce the damage to the skin giving it an all over healthy look. This course of treatment is not given for cosmetic skin whitening but more for repairing scaring and sun damage. However if you have sufficient money you can see a plastic surgeon that will undertake laser treatment for cosmetic reasons.

There are also herbal teas available which promise to whiten the skin over a period of 6 to 8 weeks. They tend to contain glutathione which a powerful antioxidant and is thought to inhibit the aging process. Whatever skin lightening treatment you decide upon always follow instructions or take advice from the manufacturer.

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Esoterica Skin Discoloration Fade Cream

Esoterica skin discoloration fade cream has had mixed reviews since it was first sold on the American market. There are reports of the cream being very greasy and having a really bad smell and also a stinging sensation when applied. Its also been reported that after 6 weeks of use, the recommended period of use, that no difference had been made to the skin color at all.

However it still remains one of the most popular cosmetic skin whitening products in the USA. It is obvious that a small percentage of consumers will find problems with a product. Keep in mind some of us have very sensitive skin, but the vast majority of customers using this range of products report no side effects at all and are extremely happy with the results.

Esoterica has a large number of products in its range, covering nighttime cream with moisturiser and a daytime cream with an spf to protect you from the sun whilst fading your skin and protecting you from further damage.

It is recommended to shop around for esoterica skin discoloration fade cream as the prices vary dramatically from shop to shop. A good way of finding the best bargains is to shop online, as there are web sites that will compare prices for you and then deliver your choice to your door.

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Hydroquinone Lotion

Hydroquinone lotion or cream is said by some experts to be potentially dangerous when used in large quantities. Rats have developed cancers and also kidney and liver problems but this when they were fed it. As we humans apply it to the skin the consensus of opinion is that it is safe for us to use. It has been used in some parts of the world for decades and in the western world we tend to use less of it and in lower quantities. In some countries having lighter skin is as important as having a good suntan is to westerners and therefore it is widely used throughout the world.

It is used primarily to treat freckles, acne scars, liver spots and any other skin discoloration. It is also used over large areas of the skin to fade the pigmentation or color of the skin. If it prescribed by your dermatologist then follow the instructions given by him or her and if no specific instructions were given then follow the guide on the pack.

If on the other hand you buy an over the counter cosmetic version of the cream or lotion then us as described by the manufacturer, testing it on a small area first. The thing to remember is that you are effectively bleaching your skin so care must be taken at all times when using any product containing hydroquinone.

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