Showing posts with label skin lightening. Show all posts
Showing posts with label skin lightening. Show all posts

Friday 21 April 2017

Beauty Products Review - Amos White 7 Days Whitening Anti-spot Night Cream

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Amos White 7 Days Whitening Anti-Spot Night Cream
Amos White 7 Days Whitening Anti-spot Night Cream

What Product Is This?

This is Amos White 7 Days Whitening Anti-spot Night Cream



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What Does It Do For Your Skin? 
Amos White 7 Days Whitening Anti-spot Night Cream is a face cream. It lightens the skin while also removing unsightly spots and blemishes. Its manufacturers have taken the pains to label it a "night cream" which means that it should only be used at night or in the evenings before bedtime. This is because it contains Arbutin a skin-lightening agent that is sensitive to Ultraviolet (UV) radiation. 

This means that using the product and exposing your skin to sunlight is potentially hazardous and can lead to serious damage including skin cancer. Arbutin limits the production of melanin a natural substance produced by the skin to protect the body from dangerous ultraviolet rays.





How Does It Work?

Its action is based on three elements: Arbutin, Aloe Vera, and Vitamin C. Each element working alone and in combination brings so many skin care benefits to the table. 

Aloe Vera is a natural healing agent. It contains antioxidants and antimicrobial agents that protect the skin. It offers skin soothing and rejuvenation benefits among many others. It is derived from the plant Aloe Vera Bardanensis Miller which is a species of Aloe that's most commonly used in cosmetics and skin care. Despite what many people think the Aloe plant does not relate to cactus although it appears similar in structure.

Vitamin C is a protective ingredient that promotes healthy skin and healing with anti-oxidant properties. It helps protect the skin from sun damage caused by radiation although it is not a replacement or substitute for sunscreen. It can also eliminate the visible signs of aging such as wrinkles, unsightly spots, blemishes, and scars.

Arbutin evens out skin tone and removes spots and blemishes. It is derived from the Bearberry plant and is closely related to Hydroquinone and similar in its action. The downside is that it is more expensive.

Beautiful Skin Using Amos White
Beautiful Skin And Amos White 


Other Benefits?

The effect of Amos White Spot Remover Night Cream may not be as dramatic as some other products in the market because of its slower rate of action. Consumers often make the mistake of assuming that the product "doesn’t work”. It is important to remember that products with aggressive lightening agents such as Hydroquinone or Licorice are not always the best for some skin types.

Those with sensitive skin will most likely appreciate a product that is gentle but achieves good results over time and Amos White 7 Days Whitening Anti-spot Night Cream is very good for exactly that.

How Expensive Is It?

Amos White Spot Remover Night Cream is priced at about N3,000 or $30 at current exchange rates based on the most recent market survey.

What To Avoid

Amos White 7 Days Whitening Anti-spot Night Cream is a night cream and consumers should strictly adhere to this directive to avoid skin damage.

This means that using the product and exposing your skin to sunlight is potentially hazardous and can lead to serious damage including skin cancer. Arbutin limits the production of Melanin (a natural substance produced by the skin to protect the body from dangerous ultraviolet rays). This limits production of Melanin which exposes the skin to more radiation with the increased possibility of skin damage 


Conclusion

Amos White 7 Days Whitening Anti-spot Night Cream is effective if used as directed. Consumers who are in a hurry for instant results usually end up creating more problems for themselves. The best results are often achieved through consistent treatment over time. This product will help you achieve the best complexion for your skin.

Please use a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF50 or more. Apply it regularly and generously especially when you are outdoors. Use as directed by the manufacturer.



Thursday 15 September 2016

The Miracle Skin Care Ingredient - How Hydroquinone works

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Hydroquinone used for lighter skin tone

This article explores the ongoing controversy behind hydroquinone as a skin care ingredient in skin-lightening cosmetic products. It looks at why the chemical is not considered a bleaching agent, why it's so popular, and how it works. Why is it a medicine? Finally, it delves into the question of the risks. Does hydroquinone cause cancer? Read on and find out.


Why the controversy over Hydroquinone?

Hydroquinone is often described in negative terms in the global community of beauty and cosmetics. It is often viewed as an antithesis of melanin and melanin lovers will argue that it creates and promotes the opinion that dark skin is undesirable. Healthcare professionals and enthusiasts will argue too that hydroquinone is a serious health risk and should be discouraged.

 Hydroquinone is different things to different people and in different countries. It's either good or bad, effective or ineffective. It depends on where you are and who you are asking. As they say, fear is often rooted in ignorance, speculation, and a lack of information. A lot of the controversy comes from not understanding the facts.


Kojie San Skin Brightening Soap

Kojie San Skin Brightening Soap




What is hydroquinone?

Hydroquinone is a chemical that lightens the skin by inhibiting the production of melanin and reducing the amount in the skin. Melanin is the pigment that is produced in the skin which is responsible for darker complexion. Hydroquinone does not destroy melanin but merely inhibits its products.
 

Why is hydroquinone so popular

It can be unpleasant and uncomfortable to have an uneven complexion, patchy, blemished, or discolored skin tone no matter its cause. This is why cosmetics and beauty products are designed to perfect the physical appearance as much as possible. It must be said that the extent to which this is desired or achieved varies from individual to individual and remains a matter of choice. 

It's a clear and undisputed fact that hydroquinone has its benefits. To millions of consumers around the world it's almost like a miracle ingredient because it is effective and acts fast. When used properly and under the guidance of skilled experts it can transform damaged, patchy, or acne-mottled countenance and restore the skin's natural beauty. 

NATURE WELL Vitamin C Brightening Moisture Cream

                 NATURE WELL Vit C Brightening Cream


Is Hydroquinone a Bleaching agent?

The term bleaching is often used to describe the action of lightening agents. However, in the case of Hydroquinone, this is a misnomer. Bleaching in chemical terms involves either an oxidation process or a reducing process. In both cases, particles are added or removed respectively to change the chemical structure of the subject material. This is not the case with Hydroquinone. In a nutshell, Hydroquinone suppresses or inhibits the production of melanin. Let's look at the exact process below.

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How does Hydroquinone work?

Melanin pigment is made in skin cells called melanocytes. The melanin pigment produced is transferred and stored in keratinocytes and this gives the skin its darkened complexion. As more and more melanin is produced the skin gets progressively darker. If the production is reduced the skin gets lighter.

 Hydroquinone acts by suppressing the action of an enzyme called tyrosinase which normally triggers the melanocytes to produce melanin. This causes the melanocytes to produce less melanin and progressively the skin gets lighter. The process involves no "bleaching". There is no addition, removal, or transmutation of skin cells.

It's a clear undisputed fact that hydroquinone does have its benefits. To the millions of its consumers around the world it is almost like a miracle ingredient because of its fast and effective action. When used properly and under the guidance of skilled experts it can transform damaged, patchy, or acne mottled countenance and restore the skin's natural beauty. 
 


TruSkin Vitamin C Serum for Face

   TruSkin Vitamin C Serum for Face



What are the risks of using Hydroquinone?

The purpose of Melanin is to provide the skin with adequate protection from the sun. When Hydroquinone is used excessively there is an increased risk of skin photosensitivity and damage from dangerous UVA & UVB light radiation. It is always advised that users of HQ avoid harsh sunlight or use sunscreens of SPF50 and above for added protection. Many skin care products with HQ have sun filters included in their ingredients and formulations.

Does Hydroquinone cause cancer?

Hydroquinone has been linked to cancer in the past. However, existing research was conducted in vitro by feeding it to rats. Remember that hydroquinone is used topically. The idea is that no one would eat skin products containing it, at least not regularly. Using the same logic to address health concerns for thousands of domestic products being used daily would certainly generate serious issues. It would be unacceptable. As of today, no research exists proving that hydroquinone causes cancer. The American FDA has proposed more expansive research but this has not yet been completed and is still in the pipeline

Is Hydroquinone a medicine?

It is the best-recognized medical treatment for hyperpigmentation and can be ordered over the counter at concentrations of 2% and below. Concentrations above 2% exist but this requires a doctor's prescription. Hydroquinone
 is used in skin care products and preparation to resolve issues with hyperpigmentation, discoloration, uneven skin tone and to lighten complexion.


Ambi Even & Clear Advanced Fade Cream

Ambi Even & Clear Advanced Fade Cream



The Final Word

It is a fact that Hydroquinone has been banned in the EU based on health concerns that appeared to originate from Africa. It is speculated that these concerns had more to do with the adulteration of skin care products with harmful substances such as mercury. 

For the present hydroquinone remains a safe and effective ingredient for skin care products and must be used in a healthy prescribed manner.


Resources: TheDermReview; PaulasChoice; dermnetnz