Whitening creams are skincare products designed to lighten skin tone, reduce dark spots, and even out pigmentation. Here are some key facts:
1. How Whitening Creams Work
¢ They contain ingredients that inhibit melanin production, the pigment responsible for skin color.
• Some work by exfoliating dead skin cells to reveal brighter skin.
2. Common Ingredients
• Hydroquinone – A powerful skin-lightening agent, but banned in some countries due to potential side effects.
• Kojic Acid – A natural ingredient derived from fungi, known to reduce pigmentation.
• Vitamin C – Brightens skin and reduces dark spots by inhibiting melanin production.
• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) – Helps lighten skin and improve its barrier function.
• Alpha Arbutin – A safer alternative to hydroquinone, derived from plants.
• Licorice Extract – A natural skin brightener with anti-inflammatory properties.
