Skin Bleach: People resort to bleach to lighten the skin tone. According to a meta analysis in the year 2018, 27.7 percent people tried bleaching on their skin. Apart from this, a WHO report has estimated that by the year 2024, the skin bleach industry will be worth $31.2 billion. Bleaching prevents melanin from growing in our skin. Due to melanocytes (cells) increase in our skin.
When you apply skin bleaching products on your skin, it reduces the number of melanocytes in your skin. But is bleach really beneficial for our face? Know what dermatologists say…
How safe is bleaching?
It can be safe to apply bleach on the area with hyperpigmentation. However, for this, use only approved methods from your dermatologist. However, to avoid any harm to the skin, many chemicals have been banned on bleaching products. These include-
Mercury poisoning: Mercury can be found in some skin bleaching skin creams. Due to this, problems like numbness, high blood pressure, tiredness, kidney damage and memory loss can occur.
Dermatitis: These are also known as itchy rash, which can be due to direct contact with a substance or due to allergy. This can cause skin redness, swelling or blisters
Nephrotic syndrome: Bleach creams containing mercury can also lead to nephrotic syndrome. Due to this, more protein can be formed in the urine.
Include these products
Vitamin C: Vitamin C may reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation spots, including those caused by acne. It can reduce the production of melanin.
Niacinamide: A 2020 study found that niacinamide can reduce hyperpigmentation. According to studies, niacinamide when used with antioxidants can reduce hyperpigmentation in skin color.
Retinol: Retinol can help speed up the skin's turnover process, which can help the skin heal from injury. These are known to reduce acne scars.
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