The saying “one thing leads to another” is especially true of Vitamin C. Ingesting Vitamin C doesn’t just increase Vitamin C levels in our blood, but also two important antioxidants -– glutathione and Vitamin E.
Some skin lightening ingredients work well in the short term, but damages skin when used over a longer period of time. Hydroquinone is one of them.
Monobenzone may be the worst thing that anyone without vitiligo can use.
Corticosteroid creams are almost unrivaled in their ability to quickly lighten skin. However, their results are short-term and when discontinued, skin usually reverts back to its original color.
Most importantly, prolonged use can lead to…
The skin is made up of layers, split by the epidermis at the top and the dermis that is deeper underneath. Excess melanin caused by hyperpigmentation, damage or injuries can be found within either layer.
When exposed to sunlight, the skin usually darkens from both UVA and UVB rays. How are they different?