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Get Lighter Skin, The Safe and Effective Way
In many Asian countries, citizens would go to great lengths in
finding the best ways for them to get lighter skin. It is quite the
opposite in the United States where tanning is the thing.
Regardless of the lesser demand in some countries however, skin
lightening solutions have become rampant in almost every corner of
the world.
There are now many ways to get lighter skin; some are offered by
luxurious spa treatments, some can actually be a home concoction.
The latter is favored by many for one obvious reason: it definitely
will not break the bank. It is important to note though, the best
way to acquiring and sustaining good skin is to really make time for
it on a daily basis. Just like us, the skin needs protection and to
be nourished too.
Need more information on how to get lighter skin? We've reviewed
some of the more popular skin lighteners on the market to try to get
past the hype. Read our reviews to learn which ones worked and which
ones did more harm than good.
If you think sunscreen is overrated, let me tell you, it most
certainly is not. If anything, it holds of great value and may very
well be considered a necessity. Contrary to what many think,
sunscreen is not only to spare you from the horrible sun burnt
feeling; it helps prevent many types of skin diseases, from harmless
age spots to skin cancer. If you are a sun-lover, be sure to apply
sunscreen with at least sun protection factor (SPF) 15. When or if
you notice spots that have not been there before develop, go for
higher SPF (30 is highly recommended). A visit to the doctor would
not hurt either.
It is a given that what we put in our body makes it what it is. If
you are looking to get lighter skin, drink at least 8 glasses of
water and take 500mg of Vitamin C a day. Vitamin C or Ascorbic Acid
is an antioxidant that slows down the production of the natural
substance that gives our skin color, the melanin. To put it simply,
the more melanin, the darker the skin is. Water hydrates the skin
and flushes out toxins from the body.
There are also many good skin lightening pills out in the market but
just as the music industry is threatened by piracy, the world of
cosmetology has become a victim of fake lightening pills. They are
marketed the same way and look practically the same as the real ones
that consumers are often misled into buying non-effective pills; so,
be very careful and do not just grab any skin lightening product off
the rack. If you are scouting for the best lightening solution, keep
in mind that a good one should have very little or no hydroquinone,
steroids, and mercury. Studies show that these three may cause skin
cancer, skin-thinning, and blood poisoning respectively. The safe
ingredients are licorice, papain, and kojic acid (plant, papaya, and
mushroom extract).
There indeed are many ways for you to achieve that radiant white
skin but always proceed with caution and seriously consider
consulting an expert. If you want to get lighter skin, you would
want to do it the right way.
Are you ready to get lighter skin? We've reviewed the skin
lightening creams and learned which ones worked and which ones
didn't. Read our reviews to learn which ones actually do more harm
than good.
You can see this article for an example:
http://hubpages.com/hub/dark-skin-spots
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