Skin whitening or skin lightening products! Would you use them?

Skin whitening or skin lightening products are common and popular in Eastern Asian countries such as Malaysia. Skin whitening or skin lightening is actually a form of cosmetic methods and approach used to whiten or lighten the skin. In the US, such terms should be used carefully since it has created many controversial issues.

Skin whitening or skin lightening products are more popular on women but there are a growing number of men who are conscious about their looks that took deep interest in using such products as well. Basically they are all using such products on common grounds. Most would use skin whitening or skin lightening products to lessen any visible pigmentation such as moles, birthmarks, scars caused by acne or vitiligo. Some would go for broke and use skin whitening or skin lightening products to lighten or whiten their existing complexions. Malay women for an example would try whatever their hands can get to achieve this a few months before their big day, which either could be engagements or weddings.

There are many such products available in the market today. We have creams, pills, soaps and lotions. They all work on the same set of mechanism that is to break down melanin through the use of enzymes or reducing agents such as Hydroquinone. Skin whitening or skin lightening products may also have anti UV properties to help prevent excessive damaging exposure to solar UV rays.

Now that you knew a little bit more about skin whitening or skin lightening products, would you be interested in using them some time soon? Please place your vote here.