Monday, January 07, 2013

How To Get Brighter Skin

Women at one time had no idea why they had blotchy skin. They attributed it to hormonal imbalance. For remedy, they use various creams. After all failed, they decided that a visit to a dermatologist was their last resort.

The best way to treat hyperpigmentation is stop it from surfacing in the first place. Get a broad-spectrum sunscreen as it can shield against UVA and UVB rays. Make sure you apply it on sun exposed areas every day to prevent cumulative effect on your skin.

If you are expecting and have melasma, you should use a sunscreen with a minimum of SPF25 during the first trimester.

Kojic acid and hydroquinone are popular ingredients used in skin brightening products. Some claim that kojic acid (3%) can even skin tone and stop melanocytes from producing melanin. Because it is extracted from Japanese mushroom, it is believed to be safer and more skin-friendly than hydroquinone, which can be intolerable for some people.

Over the last few years, the usage of hydroquinone had been monitored closely by the authorities after animal studies showed its relationship with cancer. Surprisingly, most dermatologists don't feel that it is risky. The animal studies are not considered to be valid because the animals were fed and injected with hydroquinone. On the other hand, no one has reported any toxicity after it is being used as a topical application for decades.

Many people are afraid of using hydroquinone. This fear is largely unfounded. You can find hydroquinone in most foods like roasted nuts, coffee, dairy products, watermelon, honey, and tomatoes. You just need to use it according to the instruction given by your dermatologist. Because it cannot be administered without the oversight by a doctor, it should not be found in cosmetics or over-the-counter creams.

Meladerm is a fragrance and hydroquinone-free dark spot removal cream that relies on natural extracts. It utilizes the natural fading properties of 12 lightening agents like kojic acid and arbutin to reduce the production of tyrosinase that triggers the manufacturing of melanin. Learn more about its ability to inhibit tyrosinase at www.fairskindiva.com.