is there any harm or side effects in using them..her color has bcum dark due sun exposure?
there are lot such creams in market..
kindly share ur experience if any one of of u have used such creams
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i have tried fair and lovely.. didnt seem to see a difference. If your mom has gotten darker due to sun exposure its called a tan it'll go away as soon as winter hits.
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Has she started wearing sunscreen daily? There's no point in using any cream if she plan on using sunscreen diligently.
Yes...there is stuff that can help with brown spots and lightening of hyperpigmentation BUT they also make your skin sensitive to the sun (ie. the need for sunscreen daily). Its not the "creams" or "lotions" you need to find out about......its specific ingredients/chemicals that actually do the job b/c there is A LOT of misleading information out there.
You should do research on hydroquinone, Kojic Acid, and also Vitamin C Serums.
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a lot of creams have traces of mercury, one girl on a desi forum i used to post on loved a certain brand but said she was aware of the mercury. it worked, she had lighter brighter skin but one morning she woke up with a bloody nose and linked it to the mercury in the cream. needless to say she got used to her tan. Other creams have a high concentration of hydroquinone and when you apply creams that have a high concentration of this you are killing the melanin on your skin, leaving it vulnerable to harmful uv rays and the risk of skin cancer. skin cancer doesn't really sound like my idea of beauty...
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i dont know of any whitening creams that are totally safe and secure
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Ask her to scrub and that should take care of the tanned skin.
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Ask her to scrub and that should take care of the tanned skin.
I don't think the OP is talking about her mom getting a tan. I believe she's referring to brown spots (my mom has this all over her face) which are caused by long term sun exposure within any sunscreen. And IF OP is talking about brown spots....scrubbing won't help (God knows my mom tried that!).
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I don't think the OP is talking about her mom getting a tan. I believe she's referring to brown spots (my mom has this all over her face) which are caused by long term sun exposure within any sunscreen. And IF OP is talking about brown spots....scrubbing won't help (God knows my mom tried that!).
exctly yar..sha has pigmentation problem as well..previously shw was using stillmans for pigmentation but it didnt work at all
Re: do whitning creams really work? my mom want to use it......
Has she started wearing sunscreen daily? There's no point in using any cream if she plan on using sunscreen diligently.
Yes...there is stuff that can help with brown spots and lightening of hyperpigmentation BUT they also make your skin sensitive to the sun (ie. the need for sunscreen daily). Its not the "creams" or "lotions" you need to find out about......its specific ingredients/chemicals that actually do the job b/c there is A LOT of misleading information out there.
You should do research on hydroquinone, Kojic Acid, and also Vitamin C Serums.
great info i must say.....on of my frnd is using pearl beauty cream and she is getting fairerr day by day..
i m gonna sujjest mom to use that cream and use of sun block daily
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great info i must say.....on of my frnd is using pearl beauty cream and she is getting fairerr day by day.. i m gonna sujjest mom to use that cream and use of sun block daily
I don't know what pearl cream is....I'm assuming this is a whitening cream sold in Pakistan? Either way...I will repeat....please don't focus on the "getting white" part. There are creams out there that will make skin lighter...BUT in the long run, they do a lot of damage b/c the ingredients are not property measured.
What's the active ingredient in pearl cream? And what's the % of that ingredient? If the cream contains a high amount of hydroquinone...then it should not be used long term. B/C eventually, it can have a reverse effect (ie. the skin will turn darker!). Google hydroquinone and you'll see all the horror stories/pictures associated with the MISUSE of this chemical b/c people didn't take the time to learn about it before using it.
Personally, I wouldn't take any chances with my mom's skin. And by giving her a cream without researching the ingredients....you're taking a chance b/c at the end....you really don't know what you're asking her to put on her face. Yes it works for your friend....but this is your MOTHER's face, and she's trusting YOU to ensure that the cream is safe.
And yes, sunblock is a MUST for any women who wanted to get rid of and/or prevent fine lines, wrinkles, brown spots etc. All these treatments/creams are pointless if she doesn't apply a good stable sunblock everytime she's out in the sun.
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My mum had spots of dark pigmentation and was given Retin-A by her doctor which faded them all brilliantly.. As others have said tho you have to use sunscreen.. Retin-A only 'normalises' skintone tho (it increases the rate of cell turnover so you 'shed' more quickly), it won't make you any lighter than you naturally are.. Products containing Hydroquinone (banned in some countries and requires a prescription for strengths over 4% in the US, Vit C, Kojic Acid etc will also work (the last two more slowly).. Another alternative to sort out dark pigmentation quickly would be a TCA peel (you'd need medium depth with about 7-10 days downtime tho.. results visible within a week to two but with the obvious downside of literally looking like a burns victim and not being able to go out whilst the skin peels off)..
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thnks a lot grls :)
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i had the same problem with acne scars and heavy tanning with no sun screen (whoops!), and did tons of research on it. i decided to buy two products to help with the hyperpigmentation: la roch posay mela-d serum (i started this one 2 weeks ago combined with microderm to exfoliate and it got rid of a heavy tan i got from a trip to south america i got a month ago - my skin also looks brighter but no excessive changes) and skinceuticals retinol 0.5 (i just ordered this i havent recieved yet but hoping it helps with my skin surface issues).
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Re: do whitning creams really work? my mom want to use it......
how about using such creams only for feet/ hands? thats safe, no?
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how about using such creams only for feet/ hands? thats safe, no?
Think about it....is the skin on your face is somehow different than the skin on your hands/feet? (Other than being more sensitive).
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My mum had spots of dark pigmentation and was given Retin-A by her doctor which faded them all brilliantly.. As others have said tho you have to use sunscreen.. Retin-A only 'normalises' skintone tho (it increases the rate of cell turnover so you 'shed' more quickly), it won't make you any lighter than you naturally are.. Products containing Hydroquinone (banned in some countries and requires a prescription for strengths over 4% in the US, Vit C, Kojic Acid etc will also work (the last two more slowly).. Another alternative to sort out dark pigmentation quickly would be a TCA peel (you'd need medium depth with about 7-10 days downtime tho.. results visible within a week to two but with the obvious downside of literally looking like a burns victim and not being able to go out whilst the skin peels off)..
Your mom's lucky! My mom used Retin-A for almost 5 months...no change. But then again since I don't live with her....not sure how diligent she is about using sunscreen.... :(
Agreed that a TCA or Phenol peel is the "fastest" solution....but the downside is the recovery time AND knowing what you're doing (or finding a reliable professional).....b/c if these peels go wrong....they could potentially leave your disfigured. I've thought about introducing my mom to hydroquinone and TCA...but I'm too scared that she won't be super diligent with the safety precautions. And if something goes wrong...I'll never forgive myself. :(
In addition...Vitamin C serum is amazing! LOL....I recently started this and now plan on making my own at home....combined with Lactic Acid peel & Retin A...this made a huge difference in my complexion!
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Your mom's lucky! My mom used Retin-A for almost 5 months...no change. But then again since I don't live with her....not sure how diligent she is about using sunscreen.... :(
Agreed that a TCA or Phenol peel is the "fastest" solution....but the downside is the recovery time AND knowing what you're doing (or finding a reliable professional).....b/c if these peels go wrong....they could potentially leave your disfigured. I've thought about introducing my mom to hydroquinone and TCA...but I'm too scared that she won't be super diligent with the safety precautions. And if something goes wrong...I'll never forgive myself. :(
In addition...Vitamin C serum is amazing! LOL....I recently started this and now plan on making my own at home....combined with Lactic Acid peel & Retin A...this made a huge difference in my complexion!
How are you gona make Vitamin C serum? id like to try that aswell!
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How are you gona make Vitamin C serum? id like to try that aswell!
Google "DIY Vitamin C serum" or "DIY Vitamin C Serum recipe". You'll find TONS of information on it.
Based on the reading I've been doing in the last few weeks....I believe DIY serum would be much more effetive than store bought serums (and A LOT cheaper!).
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Paheli, Retin-A defo does work but like a lot of products it also makes the skin more sensitive to the sun so without the regular use of sunscreen and/or covering up it would be no good and may even end up with the person becoming darker..
Agree with what you said about the TCA and Phenol, Phenol requires even more downtime and anaesthetic as well as pain meds, that's how intense it is.. I think Phenol may be too risky for desi skintones as well as it goes so deep and can actually remove all pigment. As u mentioned medium to deep TCA is vey risky if you don't know what you're doing (resulting in possible burns, scars, hyper or hypopigmentation) and can be expensive if you go to a professional.. Other options like lactic or glycolic peels or microdermabrasion do also work but take longer (also more suitable for home use).. There a few other peels esp designed for pigmentation issues (Cosmelan is one, there are others) but these are only available thru a dermatologist or doctor and the cost can run into hundreds of pounds/dollars for just a single treament.. Apart from the natural remedies like Vit C and so on the only other thing I can think of right now is laser.. also works but also expensive.. Not too sure the cost is justified when there are so many cheaper and just as effective solutions out there :)