Showing posts with label hydroquinone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hydroquinone. Show all posts

Friday, 10 January 2014

Should You Use Higher Concentration Of Hydroquinone

Some people believe that using high concentration of hydroquinone can get rid of their dark spots quickly.

But it is a mistake to believe this statement. Prolonged use of hydroquinone based products can increase your skin's resistance to its effects. So if you use higher concentration of hydroquinone, the resistance will increase. That is why there is a report of ochronosis incidence. It is a condition where the skin darkens. It is usually bluish-black color. This happens when you apply hydroquinone on the dark spots more than 6 months.

It is not a common thing. Yet you definitely don't your skin to be in such condition.

Is hydroquinone safe to use then? Check out this video below.


Sunday, 5 January 2014

Best Whitening Cream For Hyperpigmentation


Facial hyperpigmentation is not easy to treat. Not only it can make you look older, but it is hard to conceal those spots with makeup. So why do your skin have age spots or uneven skin tone? There are many factors which among them are birth control pills, aging process, and long term sun exposure.

Treating excess pigmentation in the skin for each person varies. It all depends on the depth and the density of the pigmentation. Thus you have to make sure you use the best whitening cream for hyperpigmentation.

Using cream is the safest and most cost effective way to reduce the appearance of brown spots.

Over a decade, hydroquione has been the standard treatment for pigmentation problems. However, there are some concerns about its usage even though it has shown some promising results. Users have reported that their skin inflamed, burned and irritated. The most disturbing thing about hydroquinone is the risk of developing cancer, causing many people either to stop using or buying hydroquinone based skin bleaching products. Due to this risk, some countries in Europe and Asia have banned this substance.

You will find a wide range of brands when it comes to skin lightening. So it is your responsibility to do some research on the product before you use it on your skin.

One of the most well known brand is Meladerm. It uses the most advanced formulation that is gentle on the skin and is effective against hyperpigmentation. It is free of hydroquinone and mercury, another common banned ingredients which is used in skin whitening products.

Civant Skincare Meladerm uses only botanical extracts that some of them are as potent as hydroquinone. The difference is that they do not carry the same health risks as hydroquinone. The packaging of Meladerm cream is unique as it is designed to protect the active ingredients from oxidation. Thus, your skin will receive maximum efficiency.