Skin Lightening Alternatives

Kate Somerville

In Canada and the United States hydroquinone is the standard treatment for Dermatologists who prescribe 3-4% formulations to correct moderate hyperpigmentation (uneven skin tone and brown patches on the skin). Hydroquinone is a strong inhibitor of melanin production - a process that involves many chemical reactions in the skin resulting in melasma, dark spots and freckles. The active ingredient in [...]

Melasma

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 What is Melasma? Melasma is a skin condition that causes gray-brown patches on the face.  It is a form of pigmentation, sometimes mistaken for a tan and often referred to as ‘pregnancy mask’.  Melasma is most common among women of childbearing age.  Only 10% of men will be afflicted with Melasma. Melasma is not a [...]

Skin Lightening

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Skin lightening, skin whitening or skin bleaching is the practice of using chemicals to lighten the skin or to create an even skin tone by minimizing concentrations of melanin that can appear for several reasons. Skin lightening is nothing new – it has a long history in Japan, China and India where light complexions were [...]

Uneven Skin Tone

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Uneven skin tone can be described as a part of skin that is lighter or darker than the majority of skin surrounding it, resulting in an uneven complexion.  Uneven skin tone is caused by an over-production, or uneven production, of melanin.  Melanin, also called pigment, is a substance that gives the skin and hair its [...]

 
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