Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Ways To Make Your Skin Lighter

Different Ways To Make Your Skin Lighter

I just wrote an article called how to make your skin lighter on Knoji, and I wanted to promote it a little, and so I'm publishing this blog post. 

It talks about the different ways you can make your skin lighter, everything from lemon or lime juice, to more effective products that use natural ingredients like arbutin, to potentially deadly products that have been found to contain mercury. 

Skin whitening is not for everybody, as some people have really dark skin, and bleaching could be a massive change for them, more serious a life decision than plastic surgery. 

Take the example of Michael Jackson, who changed his skin tone from black to white by using a prescription cream containing hydroquinone. 

The product being advertised in the video above from Tonique Skin Care contains arbutin, which is a natural source of hydroquinone, and as such, has a similar, although less powerful effect as that chemical. 

Bleaching the skin is best saved for those who have white skin already, and have a patch of skin that they want to even out. 

For example, someone may have freckles, birthmarks, acne scars, sun spots, liver spots, pregnancy marks, hypo-pigmentation, hyper-pigmentation, or any number of things which leave uneven skin tone on naturally white skin. 

It is possible to change your whole skin color from say yellow, or brown to white, but these sort of cultural or purely cosmetic reasons for changing skin tone are not the primary reason for these treatments. 

The idea is that if somebody has a patch of skin that is darker, or red, with all white skin surrounding it, then they can bleach the skin in stages, in order to make it more like the surrounding area.

It's not easy for everyone to get a prescription handed out for a more powerful cream, and so there fore a site like toniqueskincare.com is a necessity, especially seeing as there are a number of less reputable companies selling inferior products.

The only real advice is to do your research, (there's some high quality skin whitening tips on the Tonique Facebook page), talk to your doctor, and once you are completely certain of what you can expect, use a skin whitening, lightening, or bleaching chemical if it is, and only if it is required. 

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Ways To Whiten Skin

Different Ways To Whiten Skin

There are many different ways to whiten skin, but you must first be aware of the dangers of using skin whitening and lightening creams and lotions, before you try to use any of them. 

Some of the dangers involved are products that contain mercury, bleach, or any sort of industrial bleaching chemical that someone threw together in a bathtub. 

You have to research any company very carefully, to determine what active ingredients they are using in their products, and whether you can trust that those things are worth using, safe, and effective. 

I would suggest you take a look at: what you need to know about skin whitening, and also how to whiten skin naturally, to get a better idea of how to do research on companies that sell skin lightening products. 

As I was saying, there are many ways to lighten skin naturally, in a safe and effective way, but you should first do some serious research, and talk to your doctor, before trying any of these various skin whitening methods. 

It could be as simple as using vitamin C, such as by applying lemon juice or lime juice to the area you want to lighten, or it could be that you need to get a more powerful bleaching agent, but you must be careful that you find the right one, or you could end up with some serious problems. 

Friday, August 17, 2012

Side Effects Of Skin Whitening Products

Skin Whitening Products And Their Side Effects
There are many skin whitening products on the market, and you should be aware that some of them can have harsh side effects, while others can be completely ineffective. 

I wrote this article called the dangers of skin lightening products in order to try to help a person thinking of lightening their skin tone, so they don't get into any trouble. 

It contains links to the Wikipedia page on skin whitening for example, which is a well recognized place to go for reliable information. 

It is edited by the public, and carefully checked by the moderators to see that the information is up to date, and safe for consumers. 

You should do your research carefully, consult with your doctor, and even get a second and third opinion before trying out any lightening or whitening potion on your skin, but there are some really good products on the market, that work effectively, without damaging side effects. 

Some of the side effects you might encounter with the less reputable skin whitening creams are discoloration or patches of skin that have different tones, or even rashes, itching, or things like that. 

The best skin lightening creams are the ones that work effectively in changing the pigmentation or color of the skin while also not damaging or bleaching it too much. 

It's important to get the balance right, and that's why only the most effective and safest chemicals are used as the active ingredients in the products in Tonique Skin Care.