- Categories: Skin Whitening
- Tags: Acute Complications, African Descent, Age Spots, Alpha Arbutin, Contact Dermatitis, Halo Effect, Hyper Pigmentation, Hypopigmentation, Lethal Side Effects, Leukoderma, Liver Spots, Melanin Biosynthesis, Nail Discoloration, Natural Alternatives, Pih, Skin Tanning, Skin Types, Sun Damage, Uneven Skin Tone, Uv Exposure
Thinking About Skin Lightning? Know the Ingredients of Your Skin Lightning Creams
If you ever considered skin lightning or skin whitening treatment, you’ve probably encountered the substance called Hydroquinone. Until recently, Hydroquinone was the standard treatment for uneven skin tone, all around the world. People thought that Hydroquinone was safest and most effective treatment for hyper-pigmentation, including age spots, sun damage and various skin discolorations.
So what caused the banning of hydroquinone? Turns out that there are lethal side effects associated with the long term use of synthetic hydroquinone. The acute complications of hydroquinone are transient and include contact dermatitis, paradoxical PIH, and hypopigmentation or the so called “halo effect”.
Chronic adverse events include exogenous ochronosis, especially in women of African descent, nail discoloration, and permanent leukoderma. Indeed, Hydroquinone’s toxicity and tendency to irritate skin has resulted with the European Committee banning its use in cosmetics and limiting its availability to prescriptions only. In the US, the FDA proposed that hydroquinone based bleaching creams should be removed from the shelves and be available only in prescription branded medications.
But this doesn’t mean that skin lightning came to an end. On the contrary! During the last few years, manufacturers studied natural alternatives to hydroquinone and found many exciting new ways to treat post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation.
ALPHA-ARBUTIN
Alpha-Arbutin is a pure, water soluble, biosynthetic active ingredient, promoting an effective, fast, and safe approach to skin lightening and even skin tone on all skin types. How does it work? Alpha-Arbutin blocks epidermal melanin biosynthesis by inhibiting enzymatic oxidation of tyrosine, minimizes liver spots, and reduces the degree of skin tanning after UV exposure. Alpha-Arbutin meets all requirements of a modern skin lightening and skin depigmentation product.
BETA-ARBUTIN
Beta-Arbutin, often referred to as Arbutin, is a natural extract found in Bearberry plants. Though Arbutin is a natural derivative of hydroquinone, it does not possess the same risks or side effects and delivers exquisite results.
GLYCOLIC ACID
Glycolic Acid is the most active and beneficial of the Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) family. It is generally used as a natural skin exfoliant and moisturizer. Glycolic Acid evens out skin discoloration and helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles. AHAs such as Glycolic Acid can assist other ingredients in skin lighteners by allowing them to penetrate farther into the skin.
LACTIC ACID
Also an AHA, Lactic Acid mimics the properties of Glycolic Acid but is typically better suited for individuals with sensitive skin.
VITAMIN C
Vitamin C, the king of vitamins, is a naturally occurring antioxidant obtained from citrus fruits and leafy green vegetables producing only a limited increase in skin concentration. Vitamin C interacts with copper ions of the tyrosinase active site and reduces oxidized dopaquinone, thereby changing melanin from jet black to light tan.
Next time when you choose a skin lightning product, take a quick look at this list and make sure there’s no hydroquinone present. And remember that all of these natural substances are used in Makari De Suisse skin lightning creams and skin whitening products.
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By: Mark Etinger
- Categories: Skin Whitening
- Tags: Age Spots, Alpha Arbutin, Alpha Version, Asian Countries, Bearberry, Beta Version, Copper Ion, Free Radicals, Glucoside, Intermediates, Liver Spots, Melanin Pigment, Natural Skin, Oxidation, Reducing Agent, Serum, Serums, Steadiness, Tyrosine, Uv Exposure
Arbutin is a natural skin whitening agent that is an inhibitor of tyrosinase. Tyrosinase is the enzyme causing darkening of skin. Arbutin deactivates the tyrosinase by constituting with its important copper ion. It behaves as a reducing agent on the intermediates of melanin and blocks the oxidation chain at many points from tyrosine to melanin. Arbutin is a whitening and skin de-pigmentation agent that is derived from the small evergreen bush known as bearberry. It is formed by a liquid or solid extraction which is an environment friendly process.
Arbutin is a substance that provides protection to the skin against any of the damage resulting from free radicals. Arbutin is most popular in Asian countries and Japan as a skin whitening and skin de-pigmentation agent. By curbing tyrosinase action, arbutin inhibits the production of melanin pigment. In alpha arbutin serum, 4 percent of arbutin is used. Various skin lightening serums are epimer of a-arbutin.
Arbutin is available in two forms. One is alpha form and other is its beta version. Both of these are inhibitors of tyrosinase. Efficacy and steadiness are the features that are more in the alpha version of arbutin resulting in more efficient and faster effect in lightening the skin, falling age spots called as liver spots and also in reducing tanning of skin caused by UV exposure. Alpha arbutin which is 4-hydroxphenyl-a-D-glucopyranoside is a-glucoside in structure whereas beta arbutin is a b-glucoside.
Alpha form of arbutin has been found to be a stronger inhibitor than the arbutin. A-arbutin 4% can even curb the action of tyrosinase in low concentration. The inhibitory method of a-arbutin is different from the inhibitory mechanism of arbutin. And also, intensity of a-arbutin is 10 times more than that of arbutin. Alpha arbutin serum is also sold in various forms including alpha arbutin ultra whitening serum. It is formed by mixing the best skin whitening element, alpha arbutin. Alpha arbutin ultra whitening serum is an excellent mixture of oils, natural agents and vitamins. These ingredients act as a perfect means that helps in making skin even, smoothing the skin and providing a healthy tone to skin. Alpha arbutin serum is perfect for lightening the skin tone by fighting against dark skin, discoloration, spots, sun exposure, freckles and pigmentation. This serum is prepared to stop the production of melanin and even the skin tone. You can start noticing its effects from the very first day of its usage.
By: Alien
- Categories: Skin Whitening
- Tags: Alpha Arbutin, Dead Cells, Elasticity, Face Peel, Harsh Chemicals, Melanin, Natural Ingredients, Organic Compound, Patchy Skin, Serum, Serums, Skin Color, Skin Tone, Skin Type, Skin Types, Sun Protector, Sun Rays, Vitamin E Oil, Vitaminb3, Wrinkles And Lines
There are several products that can help you in whitening your skin. There are some serums containing the best product to lighten your skin tone that is alpha arbutin. The alpha arbutin serum contains natural ingredients like essential oils; vitamins etc that can make your skin smooth and also lighten your skin color. This serum also works as a sunscreen and also reduces dark spots pigmentation and other signs of aging. These serums contain the products like alpha arbutin which is an organic compound than is safe to use and also very effective. It lightens your skin color and can be used for each skin type. It is an alpha that is an effective product that works faster. It protects the skin from sun rays and also reduces the production of melanin.
Wrinkles occur due to the deficiency of vitamin E which acts as an antioxidant. This serum also contains vitamin E oil which helps in reducing wrinkles. Also vitaminB3 that maintain elasticity of your skin and keep your skin look healthy and younger. Vitamin C which is also helps to reduce wrinkles and lines from your face. It also contains tranexamic acid that reduces melanin.
This alpha arbutin serum is a skin whitening serum that is non-irritating and can be used for all skin types. This serum corrects the patchy skin that has uneven skin color. It contains the natural ingredients and no harsh chemicals so it does not have any negative effect on the skin. It can be applied to the face by fingers and massaged in the circular action. A sun protector cream must also be used that can enhance its functionality. This serum nourishes your skin naturally.
Dead cells on the skin make your skin tan. To remove the dead cells present on your face peel can be applied that will remove the dead cells that will be replaced by the new cells which will make your skin smooth and even. To enhance its effect and stop skin darkening alpha arbutin serum can be used with the peel. This serum does not contain any bleaching product but it stop tanning of your skin. If you have dark spots on your face then you can apply this serum on the area of occurrence. The effect can be seen after few days of its use. It is the easiest way to brighten your face complexion with health skin.
By: Alien