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In the world today,
the quest to enhance beauty has made most people especially women to damage or even
cause harm to their health. They tend to forget that most of these cosmetics
they use cause more harm than good to their health. According to Vance “Not
everything we women do in an attempt to enhance our beauty is necessarily good
for us”. Care should be taken when purchasing any cosmetic products because the
components from some of the lightening creams result to exfoliation of the skin
and prolong usage of such creams and soaps can be hazardous to our health. The fragrances
used in most of these creams are chemical laden and these chemicals tarnish the
skin. Therefore take time to read the composition or ingredients used in such
lightening creams.
Skin colour to a large
extent is genetic but some factors like sun burn, hormone fluctuation can also
cause dark spot and pigmentation. Skin lightening products are been used to get
a fairer complexion, remove dark spots, freckles, age spots or acne marks. Definitely
you must have heard a lot about the dangers associated with the use of these skin
lightening creams that are chemical laden. The three major and vital chemical
laden ingredients used by Cosmetic Industries in the production of most of the skin
lightening products include mercury, hydroquinone and steroid corticosteroid. Any
cream that contains these chemical laden components discolours the finger nails
after a long usage. If the cream is exposed, it changes to a dark or brownish colour.
So beware
and take note.
HYDROQUINONE is a probable carcinogenic substance that inhibits the formation of
melanin. If used for a long period can cause skin cancer, ochronosis etc. It
has been ranked as poisonous as it has also been banned in United Kingdom.
STEROID CORTICOSTEROID – causes overweight and infertility in ladies.
MERCURY in cosmetics is of two types – Organic and inorganic mercury. Organic Mercury
is used in skin lightening creams and it contains 1- 10% of Mercury Ammonium
while soaps contain 1- 3% of Mercury Iodide. They look grey or cream colour and
this can be found on the packaging or ingredient list. The Inorganic Mercury is
used in the production of eye make-up and mascara. Mercury results to
psychiatric disorder or birth defect in most cases, kidney failure, memory
loss, numbness, insomnia, depression, weight loss, tingling around the lips,
feet and hands, headaches, irritability, irreversible discoloration of skin
etc.
In a nutshell any skin
lightening cream that contains Mercury, Steroid Corticosteroid, and
Hydroquinone is dangerous to health. When looking for natural remedies observe
those that have natural ingredients like natural Aloe Vera, Ginseng, Sepicalm etc
or products that contain antioxidants and keratin. Avoid excessive exposure to
sunlight when using these natural remedies.
NATURAL WAYS OF LIGHTENING YOUR SKIN
The following natural
products used at home can be used to lighten the skin without the fear of
reduction in hyper-pigmentation (increase in melanin which causes dark spot) or
the risk associated with chemical based products: Natural Aloe Vera, Ginseng, Lemon, Irish Potatoes, Baking Soda, Papaya (Paw-paw) Castor Oil,
Onion Juice and Vinegar, Flour, Milk, Egg White, Olive Oil, Oatmeal, Tomatoes
Juice, Vitamin E Oil and Licorice Extract.
HOW TO USE THE PRODUCTS LISTED ABOVE TO ACHIEVE
RESULTS
Lemon Juice – Rub the juice on the affected area but to achieve a quicker
result, mix the lemon with honey and apply on the affected area. The result
will be visible from the sixth week. Or Soak one slice of lemon in ½ cup milk
for 15 minutes, afterwards take away the lemon and apply at night then bath thoroughly
the next day.
Papaya (Paw-paw) - This fruit contains papapin - an enzyme that peels (exfoliates)
and produces fresh looking skin. Apply papaya on the spot and rinse off after
some minutes to achieve result.
Castor Oil gotten from a bean-like seed called Castor Plant. The Oil contains
undecenoic acid that lightens dark spot. Rub the Oil on the affected area
morning and night for one month to achieve result.
Onion Juice and Vinegar- Blend onions to paste and mix with Apple Cider
Vinegar then apply daily on the affected area. This may take a longer time to
achieve result.
Aloe Vera – Rub the gel on affected area and allow for 45 minutes. This should produce
result within a month.
Mixture of Egg white, lemon (3 tablespoon) and
Olive Oil (1 tablespoon) –
Mix the three together and rub on the affected area then allow for 10 minutes,
rinse off with milk. Continue using it till you achieve result.
Flour and Milk - Form a paste with flour and milk and apply on your face,
leave for 15 minutes then rinse your face with warm water.
Potatoes – cut a slice of raw Irish Potato and place it directly to the skin, allow
for 15 minutes then rinse and apply a moisturizer. Do this on a daily basis for
one month and see result.
Oatmeal and Tomato Juice – Mix the oatmeal with tomato juice, apply to the
skin and allow for 20 minutes and then rinse. This should be done thrice daily.
Vitamin E Oil – this can be applied directly to the skin because it
heals scar and also lightens the skin. The result can be seen after a few days.
Licorice Extract – This can be found in any pharmaceutical store and can be
applied directly to the skin. It is not only safe but very effective ingredient
for lightening the skin.
Other tips
Avoid excessive exposure
to sun at least from 10a.m to 4p.m.
Check the label or ingredients
in products you are purchasing and avoid those products that have Mercury,
Hydroquinone, and Steroid.
Do not purchase
products that does not have ingredient list.
Take fruits and food
that are high in Vitamin C and E like nuts, leafy green vegetables, olives etc.
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