| Skin bleach is the term often used to describe a skin | | | | the sale of lighteners that contain this controversial |
| lightening treatment. While this name makes the | | | | ingredient. However, as more clinical studies continue to |
| process of lightening the skin more dangerous than it | | | | expose the long-term dangers of using this ingredient, it |
| really is, the reality is that most skin bleach products | | | | will surely be banned sooner than later. |
| are quite safe depending on their ingredients. Of | | | | Fortunately, many U.S. cosmetic companies have |
| course, there are those skin bleaching products sold in | | | | already stopped using this ingredient and instead have |
| the United States that still contain Hydroquinone. While | | | | begun to rely on safer and more stable skin bleach |
| you may have heard that using products that contain | | | | cream ingredients like Alpha Arbutin and Kojic Acid. |
| Hydroquinone may lead to the development of cancer, | | | | Both of these natural ingredients have been shown to |
| what you may not have heard is that the prolonged | | | | be safe to use on the skin including on sensitive skin |
| use of Hydroquinone can also lead to multiple other | | | | such as on the underarms and on the face. |
| health problems. | | | | In conclusion, using a skin bleaching cream is safe to |
| Due to these facts, skin bleach creams containing | | | | use as long as you ensure that the product does not |
| Hydroquinone have been outlawed in multiple countries | | | | contain ingredients such as Hydroquinone or other |
| such as England, France, Germany, and Japan. | | | | harmful ingredients including mercury and steroids. |
| Unfortunately, American regulators have yet to ban | | | | |