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What to Think About Skin-Whitening

  • Posted on April 20, 2011 at 10:58 pm

What You Need to Know About Skin Whitening – Part 3

In the prior segments of this series, we’ve gone over how skin whitening works and examples of the types of skin whitening beauty products available. Now it is time to talk about possibly the most important part: safety. While skin whitening treatments can produce fabulous results to give you that glowing, even-toned skin, if skin whitening is done wrong, you could potentially face both short- and long-term skin damage. Whether or not you are working with a dermatologist, you should not begin any skin whitening treatment without thoroughly researching the products and their effects.

What to Think About and What to Watch Out For

Some skin whitening treatments will promise fast results – and you will get them, but at severe long-term cost to your skin and health. An even complexion is not worth poisoning your body or causing permanent damage to your skin. Many of the safer skin whitening treatments are sometimes more expensive, so be sure you are prepared for the cost that comes with completing this process safely. If you cannot afford it, you may want to consider other options rather than do something harmful.

Some say the pills and other products that contain metathione and glutathione are better for you, because metathione and glutathione are powerful antioxidants that already occur in your body naturally. You will also likely find vitamin C being included in these products, as Vitamin C increases glutathione’s effectiveness.

Hydroquinone is a main ingredient in many skin-whitening products, and there is some debate about its safety. Some research indicates that, when used in a small dosage, complications arising from hydroquinone are minimal, so be sure you are not using a product with a high concentration of hydroquinone.

Be aware of the potential side effects of any skin-whitening product you are considering. Are the benefits of the product worth risking the side effects? For example, a common result of skin bleach is a condition called ocronosis, which is persistent acne.

Be aware of what the side effects actually entail. For example, say you are willing to risk ocronosis in order to get the lightened skin results bleaching offers. Would you feel the same if you knew that not only is it fairly common to develop ocronosis but that, thanks to ocronosis’ ability to drop into your dermis, it is very difficult to remove? By not only finding out what the side effects are, but also what those side effects actually mean to your skin in the short and long term, you will be better able to make an informed decision about which skin whitening beauty product to use.

This way, you hopefully will not be blindsided by any reactions or new problems that would have caused you to make different choices if you were aware of them prior to choosing a skin whitening product. This is also a great reason to consult a dermatologist, as these professionals will be aware of potential side effects and can help you understand what you can expect to experience on your safe quest to lightening problem skin areas and achieving that beautiful, even-toned complexion.

Most people considering skin whitening products and treatments are looking for an option that will provide fast results. It is only natural to want to correct areas of darker pigmentation and obtain an even complexion as quickly as possible. However, it is a far better course of action to take the time to fully understand the ingredients, potential results and possible side effects of each product you are considering. This will allow you to make an educated decision that will help you in achieving the lasting skin whitening you desire in a safe and effective manner.

Types of Skin Whitening Products

  • Posted on April 13, 2011 at 10:31 am

What You Need to Know About Skin Whitening - Part 2

In the previous segment we went over how skin whitening beauty products work, the important antioxidants involved in skin whitening treatments, and a few general ways to achieve that even-toned complexion you crave. In this segment, we will go into more detail about the types of skin whitening beauty products on the market.

Types of Skin Whitening Products

A variety of skin whitening treatments are available, some more popular and more tested than others. You will find several skin whitening creams that are applied just like lotion. There are also pills, lasers, cosmetic peels and combination treatments. There are many options when it comes to skin whitening beauty products, so you will find conflicting viewpoints on which type of product is better. The best idea is to consult your dermatologist to find which product or combination of products works best for your skin and the degree of skin whitening you want.

As an example of the types of skin whitening products available, let’s take a look at a particular brand: the Belo Essentials Dermalight Skin System. Remember that skin whitening products are designed to inhibit melanin production, prevent melanin transfer and promote new growth while strengthening existing cells to make your even-toned skin a permanent achievement.

Within the Belo Essentials beauty product line, you will find such products as:

  • A body bar that smoothes and lightens your skin. This soap is formulated with microbeads that mildly exfoliate your dead skin cells to rejuvenate your problem skin areas. Plus, by removing the old skin, it exposes the new layer that makes you look more fresh and radiant.
  • A whitening lotion that promises fast results when used on dark skin areas. This lotion contains Pentavin that attracts and holds onto moisture as it penetrates your skin, which gives it a healthy appearance. Plus, it contains chamomile extract to sooth potential skin irritation. Also, this lotion does not give that icky sticky feeling, so you feel good the moment you put it on.
  • A face wash that promotes skin rejuvenation. It inhibits tyrosinase, which means it reduces melanin production as well. Say goodbye to your skin’s problem dark spots, and watch for the noticeable results as your skin lightens to an even tone.
  • A day cream and night cream. The day whitening cream moisturizes and provides SPF 15 protection, which helps protect your skin from excessive melanin. The night therapy whitening cream helps you lighten your skin while you sleep with natural fruit extracts and antioxidants.

As you can see, these products are not only designed to whiten your skin, but also to promote new growth and help maintain that even-toned skin you are taking such steps to achieve. You will also notice that these products contain natural ingredients, which helps you lighten your skin with minimal irritation. While it is a great choice, this product line is not exhaustive of the skin whitening options available to you. Find what works best for your skin, can provide the results you want and is most convenient for you to stick with.

Improve Your Diet for Beauty and Health

  • Posted on April 10, 2011 at 2:55 am

The well-known saying about how we are what we eat holds more truth then you may realize. It is a scientific fact that your diet has a direct relation to your body’s chemistry and overall health.

Plus, diet is very important for keeping you looking your best with clear skin and healthy hair and nails. There are only advantages to maintaining a healthy diet, and becoming healthier and more naturally beautiful is not as hard as it may sound. By making a few tweaks to your daily routine, it will not be long before you see results.

Read more about eating healthy.

What You Need to Know About Skin Whitening

  • Posted on April 10, 2011 at 2:25 am

Skin whitening can be of great cosmetic assistance when done safely. Many people experience uneven tones on noticeable skin areas, such as the face. This can be due to genetics or a variety of skin conditions, such as melasma. In some cases, traditional foundation products do not provide sufficient cloaking for a truly even complexion. This is when skin whitening can be a cosmetic advantage. Just remember to be smart and stay safe, and you will be on your way to beautiful, even-toned skin.

  1. What Skin Whitening Products Do
  2. Types of Skin Whitening Products
  3. What to Think About and What to Watch Out For
  4. Skin Whitening Lifestyle: Eat Right and Be Sun-Smart
  5.  Tips for Augmenting Your Skin Whitening Treatment with Natural Options
  6. How Your Skin’s Ecology Affects Skin Whitening Treatment
  7. Skin Whitening Treatments - What Are Your Options?

What Skin Whitening Products Do

  • Posted on April 10, 2011 at 2:17 am

The pigment melanin is involved in creating skin, eye and hair color. Many people experience too much melanin production, which shows up in uneven skin tone and darker patches on various areas of the body. Skin whitening products work to reduce or block melanin production, and inhibit the enzyme that kicks off the melanin process.

Two of the most popular ingredients in skin whitening beauty products are glutathione and metathione. These are powerful antioxidants that occur naturally in the body, so using skin whitening products with these antioxidants as the primary whitening agents means that you are taking steps to an even-toned complexion in a safer, less damaging manner than some of the more caustic bleaching beauty products.

Glutathione nourishes and repairs your skin, working to:

  • Give skin a radiant glow
  • Reduce the appearance of pores
  • Produce anti-aging results
  • Improve skin hyperpigmentations
  • Make skin smoother and clearer

As you can see, with all of these great skin benefits glutathione has to offer, it follows that skin whitening beauty products would employ greater concentrations of this naturally occurring and very powerful antioxidant to help people achieve even skin tone.

Metathione is a type of glutathione and is, therefore, also a powerful antioxidant that naturally occurs in the body. Metathione helps to repair the cells that get damaged due to the type of environment we live in, such as smoggy cities, the water we drink and the chemicals and pesticides we are exposed to in food. This repair ability translates to a fantastic beauty benefit thanks to these antioxidants’ ability to repair damaged areas and to lighten problem skin patches.

Other common skin whitening beauty products contain various bleaching agents. Many people are attracted to the bleaching products because they sometimes can produce fast results. Bleaching products contain various types of acid (the type of acid depends on the bleaching beauty product brand) that strips away your old skin to expose the new skin underneath. Bleaching products may contain a sunscreen component to protect your new skin from being damaged before it has had a chance to develop defenses.

If you choose a bleaching method, be prepared to experience slight itching where the bleach is applied, skin dryness and peeling dry skin. While bleaching products can produce great results, there is also the risk of short-term and long-term skin damage as a result of using too much bleach or not the right type of product for your skin. Always consult a dermatologist before deciding on a skin whitening regimen.