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Skin whitening, also known as skin lightening and skin bleaching, is the practice of using chemical substances in an attempt to lighten the skin or provide an even skin color by reducing the melanin concentration in the skin. Several chemicals have been shown to be effective in skin whitening, while some have proven to be toxic or have ...
Vitiligo's drastic effects on the body can cause psychological distress. Jackson used fair-colored makeup, [3] and possibly skin-bleaching prescription creams, [4] to cover up the uneven blotches of color caused by the illness. The creams would have further lightened his skin, and, with the application of makeup, he could appear very pale. [14]
Bleach is the generic name for any chemical product that is used industrially or domestically to remove color from (i.e. to whiten) fabric or fiber (in a process called bleaching) or to disinfect after cleaning.
The conversations people have around skin bleaching is bad and quite frankly unhelpful. Because there’s a reason why people bleach beyond “self hate”. You can’t love yourself out of ...
“If you have melanated skin, you have to be so careful about lasers,” she told Allure. “But a lot of times people who have melasma after pregnancy can do a simple laser and be fine with it ...
Bleach baths are one method for lowering the risk of staph infections in people with eczema. The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of sodium hypochlorite contribute to the reduction of harmful bacteria on the skin and the reduction of inflammation, respectively. [58]
A sodium hypochlorite cleanser is used to cleanse and soothe skin that is prone to infection and conditions such as eczema, atopic dermatitis, folliculitis and other skin conditions. [12] The idea for cleansers came from bleach baths which were used to kill bacteria to prevent infections and treat infections after they occurred.
Here’s how hot showers can affect your skin, according to dermatologists. Plus, learn what you can do to keep your skin safe.