Common causes of skin darkening as we age
Skin color at birth is an indicator of each person’s original shade before environmental and lifestyle factors could have an effect.
Skin Pigmentation
How taking extra Vitamin C lightens skin
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.
Hydroquinone is not for long-term use
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.
Do not use monobenzone if you don’t have vitiligo
Monobenzone may be the worst thing that anyone without vitiligo can use.
Corticosteroid creams should not be used to lighten skin
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…
Dermal versus epidermal hyperpigmentation: How deep does the melanin go?
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.