What does a bleaching cream contain?

Introduction: Skin bleaching is the act of using steroid- and chemical-containing products to lighten the skin. Hydroquinone and kojic acid are often used in skin bleaching creams. Hydroquinone was suspected to be harmful.

What are the main active ingredients in bleaching agents?

The chemistry of bleaching agents is predominantly that of oxidizing agents: chlorine (Cl2) and some of its compounds or peroxygen species such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), ozone (O3), and sodium perborate (NaBO3).

Which is better hydroquinone or kojic acid?

The results of the study show that 4\% Hydroquinone cream is a better topical hypopigmenting agent with rapid rate of clinical improvement when compared to 0.75\% Kojic Acid cream.

Is chlorine same as bleach?

Chlorine is a natural element and an ingredient of bleach, while bleach is a solution and the product of combining chlorine and other chemicals. 2. Chlorine exists in nature, while bleach is a manufactured product.

Does Clorox contain bleach?

“Chlorine bleach” uses sodium hypochlorite as the active ingredient. Clorox® Bleach and Clorox® Scented Bleach are chlorine bleaches.

Is Kojic acid a bleaching agent?

Kojic acid’s properties allow it to be a bleaching agent when used in creams, gels, and other cosmetics. Kojic acid is similar to a chemical called hydroquinone. They are both effective treatments for hyperpigmentation.

What is the natural bleach for face?

Natural bleach face pack To make a natural bleach face pack, bend 2 tsp of orange peel powder or lemon peel powder with a tsp of baking soda, 1 tsp of honey and 2 tsp of lemon juice. Apply this paste onto your face to remove pigmentation and also to bleach facial hair and to get glowing skin.

What is the strongest bleaching cream available?

)   Emma Cardinelli Dark Spot Lightening Cream. This dark spot lightening cream is one of the most potent skin lightening products on the current market.

How safe is bleaching cream?

Prescribed bleaching creams are considered safe as they meant to be used in small amounts. Prolonged use or applying such treatments all over the body will expose your body to chemical poisoning. Skin problems such as Vitiligo – a condition that leaves dark pale patches on the skin are treated through medical bleaching.

Which skin cream should I use for bleaching?

Jolen Creme Bleach: This is one of the most popular products among all the people around the world.

What is a good skin bleaching cream?

Euoko Intense White Serum. The effectiveness is less complicated than the name. Euouko, especially its Intense White Serum, lightens the skin like a concealer and is a good bleaching cream for African-American skin. It has deep moisturising action that helps lighten skin and hydrates it.