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Skin Lightening Options for the Women of Today

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Rossel Dacio

Freckles, age spots, underarm darkening, and other skin discolorations can make a person self-conscious. The amount of melanin produced in the skin determines the skin tone of a person. However, a person with naturally fair skin may still experience skin darkening due to various reasons ranging from genes, hormones, or skin damage from sun exposure. Fortunately, the women of today also have a variety of skin lightening options to address these dark flaws.

First on the list are over the counter products that address skin problems on their target areas. Bleaching creams, serums, lotion, and bath products can be applied directly on the dark areas as part of daily routine to help bring out new and lighter skin cells. Specially formulated skin lightening options are also available to address specific concerns like eye serums for dark circles around the eyes. However, one must keep in mind that skin lightening doesn’t happen overnight. But there are still dark spots solutions that give temporary but immediate results while the serums work on the epidermis.

Cosmetic products like face powder and concealer can help hide skin discolorations and other blemishes until the bleaching agents are able to finish the job. The common ingredients found in skin lightening products are AHA, BHA, retinol, isotretinoin, Kojic acid, azelaic acid, and ascorbic acid. Hydroquinone is an effective skin lightening ingredient at 2% concentration. Higher concentration levels poses health risks for the users.

Naturally dark skinned individuals who would like to have fair complexion can choose from whitening soaps, bath salts, lotion and whitening capsules to get their desired skin tone. Gluthatione capsules are popular for their antioxidant and whitening properties. Dermatological treatments like dermabrasion, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, mesotherapy, and IPL skin resurfacing are also viable options for those who would like faster results. These procedures would have to be done by licensed practitioners and skin experts to be safe and effective.

There is no need to worry about hyperpigmentation, dark elbows and knees, or freckles when there are skin lightening options that deliver results without hurting your wallet. You can even make your own whitening solutions using plant enzymes. Lemon, cucumber, honey, and milk are some of the most popular bleaching ingredients that you can get from the pantry. Rub a slice of lemon on dark spots and let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing. Eventually you will notice lighter skin replacing dark ones.

Achieve Fair Complexion: Top 5 Skin Lightening Products for Filipinas

Posted on October 8, 2014December 4, 2018 by Rossel Dacio

One of the things that make a woman beautiful is smooth and healthy skin, but a lot of Filipina women think that having a fair complexion is an added criterion for a perfect skin. That is why skin lightening treatments and products are very popular. Proof of that are the billboards and magazine covers that promote fair skin as a sign of beauty. Here are the top 5 skin lightening products for Filipinas that can help achieve fair complexion.

Whitening soap

Whitening soap is the first step to skin lightening. However, you might get confused with the widely available whitening soaps in the market today. Glutathione soap is the most effective and can lighten skin the fastest (based on own experience). It can be used on both face and body. Kojic soap is also effective. My personal favorite is Dream White because it has collagen and elastin that lessen the appearance of wrinkles.

Whitening lotion

Whitening lotion or cream is a must for those who use whitening soap. Some whitening soap have the tendency to dry the skin as part of the exfoliating process. You can use any lotion or cream but whitening lotion will help to lighten the skin faster. I use Nivea Body Lotion Extra Whitening Cell Repair aqnd UV Protect SPF 15.

Facial Lightening Moisturizer

Just like the skin on your body, you need to moisturize the skin on your face. As I have mentioned, some skin lightening products induce mild skin peeling and believe me, you don’t want to walk around with flaky face. Look for facial moisturizer with vitamin B3, pro-B5 and vitamin E like Olay Natural White Day Cream. This will nourish the skin while reducing the appearance of dark spots and darkness. Must be SPF24 or higher.

Priva Intimate Wash

There are skin lightening products even on the delicate part down there and here is my new favorite. Priva is a new pH-balanced intimate wash from Unilab. The good thing about Priva is it does not only cleanses and protect against itching and bad odors. It also lightens dark skin areas because it it formulated with glutathione and natural strawberry extract. It also has RevitaCool, a cooling ingredient, that gives cool and refreshing feeling after every wash.

Sunscreen

Obviously, this is not a skin lightening product but this is a must most especially if you are using lightening products. It helps prevent redness, blotchy appearance and premature aging caused by the sun’s ultra violet (UV) radiation. I recommend Sutla Flawless Sun Block Cream. It’s SPF50 and can be used as make up base.

There are plenty of ways to have fair and fab looking skin. I suggest to read review first and do your research on the safety of the products or treatments before trying them. Read the labels and watch out for toxic chemical ingredients. Also look for products with natural plant extracts. For the the skin lightening option that best fits you, you may consult your dermatologist.

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Skin Lightening Treatments for Fair and Fab Skin

Posted on August 6, 2014October 8, 2014 by Rossel Dacio

Smooth and healthy skin is one of the things that make a woman beautiful. But for a lot of Asian women, fair complexion is an added criterion for a perfect skin. Proof of that is the popularity of skin whitening products as well as billboards and magazine covers that promote fair skin as a sign of beauty. If you are one of those who consider fair and young looking skin as a coveted asset then here are some skin lightening options that can help you get your dream complexion.

The most practical yet most tedious option is a homemade concoction. Some of your pantry supplies can be used for whitening by simply applying it on your skin. Lemon and calamansi are common solutions for lightening darkened areas of the body like elbows, knees or underarms. There are also homemade recipes for face mask, body creams, and body wraps can be used for whitening the face and body. Milk, papaya extract, tomato and wheat flour are some of the usual ingredients used for these homemade skin lightening formulas.

If you do not have the time to make such concoctions then you may simply purchase commercially produced products which are readily available in personal care stores, drugstores, and supermarkets. Papaya soap, Kojic creams, lotions, and milk bath soaps are some popular options that you can try. Make sure that you check the labels for mercury content and other harmful chemicals for your own safety.

Another option is to take oral food supplements or vitamins that can help lighten the skin. A lot of women go for glutathione capsules to get beautiful and glowing skin. The antioxidant and whitening properties of these capsules promise to give you fairness from within. If you have the budget for it, glutathione injection can be a more effective option. Just keep in mind that these injections have to be administered by qualified professionals. Other treatments that you can also consider include chemical peel, microdermabrasion, and laser treatment. There are plenty of ways to get you fair and fab looking skin. Just make sure that you do your research on the safety of the products or treatments. Read the labels and watch out for toxic chemical ingredients and consult your dermatologist for the best skin lightening option.