Your success with a bleaching skin cream will all depend on the product that you choose and you should consider the following when searching for the best bleaching skin cream for you.

	Avoid bleaching skin cream products that use harmful ingredients
	Many products use harmful chemicals such as hydroquinone which has been proven to cause skin cancer
	Use only natural products
	Always use products containing natural extracts to avoid side effects which are totally risk free
	Stay clear of counterfeit bleaching skin creams
	There are many products sold on the black market which use harmful substitute products putting yourself at risk

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Key Elements Contained In Bleaching Skin Cream Products

There are so many skin bleaching cream products that are available on the market today, how do you know which ones are safe to use? You should look for products which contain natural extracts and not chemicals such as hydroquinone (read our article on hydroquinone) . The list of ingredients listed below is not exhaustive and you may find that many products will use a combination of these and other ingredients. I don't want to get too bogged down with the science behind these ingredients so I have just skimmed the surface of how effective they can be.

Tretinoin
Tretinoin, also known as all-trans retinoic acid is a derivative of vitamin A and is somewhat successful in treating skin discoloration but does take a long duration of time before a positive improvement is noticeable. Tretinoin will make your skin more sensitive to UVA and UVB rays therefore if you do use this, avoid the sun as you will tan, having the opposite effect in treating skin discoloration. On the positive side tretinoin plays an important part in the treatment of acne partly by keeping the skin pores clear.

Kojic acid
This is actually a mushroom extract and a by-product of the fermenting process of malting rice which is used to make the traditional Japanese rice wine, Sake. Kojic acid has also been found in soy and rice. When used on the skin it is said to reduce the amount of melanin production. It is extremely popular in skin lightening treatment.

Azelaic acid
This is an ingredient commonly found in grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. It is not ideally used as a skin lightener but has been claimed to be able to get rid of skin disorders that cause redness in the face and is also used in the treatment of mild cases of acne by preventing the growth of bacteria

Lactic and glycolic acid
These are commonly termed as alpha hydroxyl acids which are said to aide in cell turnover rates, removing unhealthy layers of superficial skin, commonly known as exfoliation. They have found their way into many beauty products.

Vitamin C
Vitamin C is obtained in many forms, each having their own distinctive properties and these include    L-ascorbic acid, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate and ascorbyl glucosamine. These are stable and effective anti-oxidants. Vitamin C is a very good product for skin care and when used in ascorbyl form, it is said that it can inhibit the production of melanin.

Vitamin C is a very powerful natural anti-oxidant and can be used to help combat ageing, improve the skin tone and play a vital role in skin repair and also boosts your immune system. It is a major component of the production of collagen which is basically a skin protein. Vitamin C taken in your daily diet and applying lotions which contain vitamin C are a major attribution to your skin and will improve the appearance and help reduce those wrinkles.

The scientific terms used for vitamin C may be a bit off putting but I thought it may be an idea to break these down and indicate their benefits:

L-Ascorbic acid
Sources of L-ascorbic acid are commonly found in citrus fruits, spinach, broccoli and cranberries but unfortunately, due to its lack of stability, when it comes to skin care, it presents some difficulties and is not a practical solution.

Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
This is a water-soluble by-product of vitamin C and much more stable than vitamin C. It is used to boost collagen and rapidly gaining recognition in skin care products.

Arbutin
Arbutin, a natural occurring derivative of hydroquinone is a very popular product in the industry commonly used for de-pigmentation and is considered a safe option to other products used in the aid to lighten the skin. It is originally derived from extracts of the bearberry leaves, cranberry, mulberry or blueberry shrubs. It has the ability to inhibit the formation of melanin pigmentation and will also eradicate age and liver spots.

 

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