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Top 10 Safe Skin Lightening Ingredients The dangers of hydroquinone and some other skin whitening ingredients are widely accepted in most parts of the world. People searching for effective skin lightening products are concerned about finding products that contain safe and natural ingredients. Here are the top 10 most popular safe and naturally derived ingredients that are used in skin lightening products today. 1. Kojic Acid Kojic acid is derived from Koji (a Japanese mushroom). Kojic acid lightens the skin by inhibiting the production of an enzyme in the skin called tyrosinase which in turn reduces the amount of melanin produced. Kojic acid is one of the most popular natural ingredients found in skin lightening products. 2. Mulberry This skin lightening ingredient is extracted from the roots of the paper mulberry plant. Mulberry is said to be more effective than hydroquinone and kojic acid in the sense that significantly lower concentrations are needed to have the same effect as higher concentrations of kojic acid and hydroquinone. 3. Alpha Arbutin Alpha arbutin has a stronger effect than beta-arbutin and is also commonly found in skin lightening products as a safer alternative to hydroquinone. 4. Beta Arbutin (Bearberry Extract) Beta arbutin (commonly known as just arbutin) is derived from the leaves of bearberry, cranberry and blueberry plants. It works in a similar way to kojic acid, in that it inhibits the production of tyrosinase to restrict the amount of pigment produced. Although naturally derived, it can cause skin irritation in some people with sensitive skin.

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Page 1: Top 10 Safe Skin Lightening Ingredients

Top 10 Safe Skin Lightening Ingredients

The dangers of hydroquinone and some other skin whitening ingredients are

widely accepted in most parts of the world. People searching for effective skin

lightening products are concerned about finding products that contain safe and

natural ingredients. Here are the top 10 most popular safe and naturally derived

ingredients that are used in skin lightening products today.

1. Kojic Acid

Kojic acid is derived from Koji (a Japanese mushroom). Kojic acid lightens the

skin by inhibiting the production of an enzyme in the skin called tyrosinase

which in turn reduces the amount of melanin produced. Kojic acid is one of the

most popular natural ingredients found in skin lightening products.

2. Mulberry

This skin lightening ingredient is extracted from the roots of the paper mulberry

plant. Mulberry is said to be more effective than hydroquinone and kojic acid in

the sense that significantly lower concentrations are needed to have the same

effect as higher concentrations of kojic acid and hydroquinone.

3. Alpha Arbutin

Alpha arbutin has a stronger effect than beta-arbutin and is also commonly found

in skin lightening products as a safer alternative to hydroquinone.

4. Beta Arbutin (Bearberry Extract)

Beta arbutin (commonly known as just arbutin) is derived from the leaves of

bearberry, cranberry and blueberry plants. It works in a similar way to kojic acid,

in that it inhibits the production of tyrosinase to restrict the amount of pigment

produced. Although naturally derived, it can cause skin irritation in some people

with sensitive skin.

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5. Glutathione

Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that has several health benefits including

boosting the immune system and cleansing the liver. The only known side effect

of glutathione is skin whitening. All these health benefits plus a smooth, glowing,

lighter skin tone - amazing! Glutathione is commonly found in skin lightening

pills but can also be used topically when found in skin lightening soaps.

6. Licorice Root

Licorice is commonly used in the skin lightening industry. Licorice also works to

inhinit the enzyme tyrosinase to limit the amount of pigment produced. It has

anti-inflammatory properties and is particularly effective at fading suntans.

7. Papaya

The papain enzyme found in papaya works to gently exfoliate dead skin cells and

reveal new, brighter skin cells beneath. Orange and green papaya are both

effective but green papaya contains more of the papain enzyme. This ingredient

is most often found in soaps but sometimes in skin lightening creams too.

8. Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamin A Acid, also known as retinol or tretinoin increases the rate at which

skin cells are renewed. Increased skin cell turnover means that the brighter, fresh

skin underneath can be revealed.

9. Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)

Niacinamide, also known as nicotinamide or Vitamin B3 has antioxidant and

anti-inflammatory properties. It is an effective topical skin lightener and works

by inhibiting melanin production in the skin. Vitamin B3 is found in some skin

whitening products and sun screens but it is also possible to buy Niacinamide

capsules where the contents can be applied directly to the skin.

10. Vitamin C

At concentrations of about 10%, Vitamin C works to suppress the production of

pigment in the skin. Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a derivative of Vitamin C

and this is the form of the ingredient that is commonly found in skin whitening

products. Vitamin C can also protect the skin from ultraviolet rays.

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These ingredients are not usually intended to work in isolation. An effective skin

lightening treatment combines several of these ingredients as they tend to work

well together to produce the desired results.

Home Treatment of Skin Whitening

Skin lightening or whitening is a condition exploited for the method of visible

light complexion. Graceful clear and flawless looking is the feeling of every

human existence. In particular women wish for beautiful skin but almost

everyone at some point skin problems such as pigmentation of the skin is darker

and the appearance of dark spots of the meeting. Most of these problems are

caused by a biological procedure of old or harm caused by immoderate

vulnerability to sun and pollution. Black skin is the effect on the accumulation of

melanin the pigment that gives skin too dark. But this pigment provides

protections against ultraviolet radiation from the sun which can cause dark skin

are less susceptible to damage from the sun.

Dark skin or pale skin

To solve the problem of dark skin or pale skin looked in younger we often tend

to use commercial products such as skin whitening creams, lotions or bleach. But

many of us know that many products are available for some whitening effective

skin only. Not only safe for skin lightening is used, but moisture and revitalizes

the skin. Well here are some simple remedies for whitening the skin for you.

Lemon is natural bleach for the relief of skin tone and can be used as skin

whitening. you can use lemon juice, alone or with rose water. With cotton swab

to apply it on face and keep it within 5 minutes then wash it with hot water. Then

the lemon juice with almond oil with honey and milk powder are mixed to make

more effective treatments for skin whitening.

Some important agents of skin whitening

Oatmeal and cottage cheese are two very important agents of skin whitening.

Both oatmeal and cottage cheese should be well mixed. You can add tomato

juice to the mixture to become more efficient. Apply this mixture of cheese,

cottage, oats and tomato juice in face gently and hold for 20-25 minutes then

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rinse thoroughly with water. Mix equal amounts of vinegar and lukewarm water.

Keep it for 5-10 minutes on the skin after rinsing.

Skin whitening using homemade pasta

Make homemade pasta that combines sandalwood powder, lemon juice and

tomato. Allow the glue to dry before rinsing water to whiten the skin. Natural

products such as sandalwood, lemons and tomatoes are used to make your skin

fresher and lighter. For damaged caused by sunburns use lemon juice and

turmeric. Both are excellent bleach to lighten the skin. A home remedies for skin

whitening easiest potato. Simply place a few slices of raw potato on your face for

a few minutes, which helps to remove spots and stains. Paste through a

combination of finely ground with honey. Please use your face and let dry. Then

rinse with clean water for beautiful skin and bright to get. Instead of honey, you

can use milk to make a paste.

Tip for skin whitening using orange zest

Grind some orange zest, sun dried well and add the cheese or milk to make a

paste. Apply in person and operates 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing with water.

This will not only lighten the complexion of the cutis but also help get rid of

spots and do it. However, natural skin care or use of skin whitening treatment at

home is not enough to get a nice cutis. This should be complemented by a

balanced diet containing plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. Drink lots of water

can also help, because water is known that toxic substances from the body and

hydrates the cutis.

To Learn More, Please visit this URL:

http://www.rnghealth.net/HomeSkinWhiteningEbook.php