Skin Whitening

This scared me to death! If you are going to buy skin whitening products, you need a little information, first. There are some safe and effective ingredients, but most of the chemicals and other compounds used by the major manufacturers are not safe. They can cause allergic reaction, irritation and long-term damage. They may even increase your risk of cancer.

I’ll get to the good and bad ingredients, in a moment. But, first let me just mention the affect that UV rays from the sun have on your appearance and your skin’s health.

Sun-screening compounds, both organic and synthetic, have become increasingly popular ingredients for cosmetics, primarily because sun-damage is one of the causes of skin-aging and UV rays from the sun can cause free radical damage, which can lead to skin-cancer. A small amount of sunlight is important to our health, mood and overall well-being.

Without it, the skin’s cells cannot produce vitamin D. If you decide to avoid the sun, all together, you must be sure to get enough vitamin D, either by eating more fish or by taking a supplement. Doctors that care for older patients have noted an increased rate of vitamin D deficiency.

If you use skin whitening products, you must use extra care to protect yourself from UV rays, because the most effective ones inhibit melanin production and melanin provides natural protection from UV radiation. Wear a hat or other protective clothing, whenever possible. On exposed areas, use a zinc oxide sun-block, with a 20+ SPF rating, whenever you expect to spend more than a few minutes in direct sunlight. Remember that UV rays get through, even on cloudy days.

Now, let’s look at some “bad” ingredients for skin whitening products. Avoid:

1.    Hydroquinone, may increase cancer risk and causes serious adverse reactions, including the appearance of permanent dark bumps

2.    Mercury, extremely toxic substance that builds up in the body’s organs

3.    Alpha hydroxy acids, not effective for inhibiting melanin production, cause redness and irritation

4.    Kojic acid, may be carcinogenic

5.    Vitamin C, can cause irritation, only effective at large doses, which are not found in cosmetic formulations

There are several specific ingredients to look for. The best skin whitening products contain all of these:

1.    Nut-grass root extracts, shown to safely inhibit melanin production by over 40% without causing irritation

2.    Functional Keratin, shown to increase the production of new skin-cells, resulting in a faster acting product that has an anti-aging affect

3.    NANO-LIPOBELLE HE Q10, a proprietary formulation that contains coenzyme Q10 and natural vitamin E in an emulsion that is small enough, molecularly to penetrate the skin’s layers to prevent and repair damage done by UV radiation

4.    Maracuja passion fruit extract, softens, balances sebum production, good for dry, oily and combination complexions

5.    Grape-seed oil, an effective moisturizer that creates and invisible film that prevents dirt and grime from entering the pores.

Make no mistake about it, if you start using skin whitening products and other creams that contain similar ingredients, you’ll never go back to your old skincare system, regardless of how good you thought it was.

To learn more about vitamins for healthy skin, and other incredible natural substances for natural healthy skin care, visit my website today.

By: Laurel Levine

 

Can dark skin spots be removed safely?  Yes they can if you follow the steps I have outlined for you.  Once you do, you will have an even skin tone.

Why Does Skin Get Dark Skin Spots?

Usually dark spots or an uneven skin tone is the result of too much sun.  This is very true for light-skinned people.  At times the cause can be hormonal but they is an exception.  Most of the time, the sun is the cause and the face is the area that shows the most skin spots.

Steps to Take to Lighten Your Skin

Your skin will look younger and be much healthier if you use the right ingredients in your skin care products and take other precautions.

Step One – Watch the Sun Exposure

Stay out of the sun for long periods of time.  And use a zinc oxide sun blocker.  Sunscreen lotions are questionable and may even be harmful.  Wear a hat or cover that will shade you from direct sun exposure.  Stay in the shade as much as possible.

Step Two – Repairing the Skin Damage

Free radical damage could be part of the cause for an uneven skin tone.  So we need to prevent as much free radical damage as we can and fix what damage that has occurred.

Repair With Natural Antioxidants

Antioxidants fight free radical damage.  One of the best antioxidants is coQ10.  What it does is soften the skin while moisturizing it.  It also can reduce wrinkles and sun exposure damage in general.

Step Three – Functional Keratin

Functional keratin along with coQ10 can help remove dark skin spots when caused by pollution or the sun.

Functional keratin works wonders on your skin giving it a more youthful look.

Step Four – Skin Whitener

If you want your complexion to be lighter, then using a natural skin whitener is a good choice.  Be careful some skin whiteners are not in your best interest.  I will suggest a good one for you to use when you go to the website I found listed below.

And now by visiting my website listed below I can show you how you can get these ingredients that will help remove dark skin spots and get an even skin tone.

 

By: Margaret Bell