Category Archives: Information
Skin Whitening – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Part 4
-Hydroquinone. Although Hydroquinone is a very strong inhibitor of melanin production, it has been banned from various countries due to the link found with cancer. It is considered to be an irritant above 4% concentration and can be an unstable ingredient in formulations of cosmetic products. Some scientists have also proposed that hydroquinone poisoning can [...]
Skin Whitening – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Part 3
The following are the findings from a report conducted on behalf of SW+SS Skin Whitening by Dr Jonathan Lindenberg, skincare adviser. . -Alpha Hydroxic Acids, like lactic acid and glycolic acid are safe to use under 10% concentration. Concentrations higher than 10% are only to be used by dermatologists and trained cosmetologists. -Arbutin. It contains [...]
Skin Whitening Products
by Andrea At present, skin whitening products has turn out to be a billion dollar industry worldwide. In the Philippines, skin whitening products and treatments has become an essential in the vanity industry. Among the countless skin whitening solutions exist in the market today, so far the most suitable and cost-efficient process are the whitening [...]
Skin Whitening – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Part 2
A common result of skin bleaching is a condition called ocronosis in which the pigment drops into the dermis making it almost impossible to remove. Many women who have had flawless complexions prior to using the creams develop this persistent, stubborn acne on their face with large papules and nodules. Various types of allergic reactions [...]
Amira Magic Skin Whitening Cream
by Andrea Amira Magic Skin Whitening Cream is completely safe even under the sun. Though, dermatologist advise an added application of a sunblock or sunscreen products with a minimum of SPF 15 especially if you need to stay under the sun a little bit longer. When used daily, you can see visible improvements in your [...]
Bleaching
Skin whitening is a popular regimen among Asian countries. This is because the fairness of a person dictated the social status of the individual in the eastern coast of the globe. This is why many skin whitening regimens have made billions in countries like China, the Philippines, Korea and even Japan. The best type of [...]
Knowing Arbutin
Women in reality are vain and cosmetics companies are taking advantage of this. Companies invest on these products and every now and then, are offering new skin whitening or enhancement products in the market. Sometimes too, we become confused of which products are really effective. Studies shows that the most effective ingredients for skin whitening [...]
Licorice Extract
by Andrea Licorice is a plant that originally found in the cities of Europe and China. Its root juice has been used for hundreds of years, as tea, for other flavorings and additional benefits as well. In the early nineties, the Japanese scientists discovered a separate clear-cut compounds in licorice that is valuable and important [...]
Skin Whitening Product Dangers
There exists a true danger when it comes to skin whitening products, most of which are not certified and are being promoted by companies overseas through the internet. Mercury is a very common component of these products and since they are not regulated by the FDA as strictly as medication, they can induce serious side-effects [...]
Kojic and Azelaic Acid
Kojic acid is actually a by-product of the fermentation of rice in the making of the Japanese wine sake and has been found to have a profound ability to inhibit the production of melanin in the skin. The use of the pure chemical is quite debated due to the fact that it can be a [...]