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2. Skin whitening - Wikipedia

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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 ...

3. Venetian ceruse - Wikipedia

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   Cosmetics were also referred to as the Latin word fucus translating to "false colour", [10] further suggesting that wearing makeup was "not natural". Skin lightening practices, such as the wearing of Venetian ceruse, may not have been directly racially motivated during the Elizabethan era. Rather, the pursuit of a fair complexion was largely ...

4. Face powder - Wikipedia

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   Skin whitening as well as sun-blocking were practiced by applying face powder in the form of cerussa, which was a mix of white lead shavings and vinegar. [12] Roman women wished to conceal blemishes and freckles, as well as smoothing the skin using this powder. Chalk was also used to whiten the skin, as well as powdered ash and saffron on the ...

5. Depigmentation - Wikipedia

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   Depigmentation is the lightening of the skin or loss of pigment. Depigmentation of the skin can be caused by a number of local and systemic conditions. The pigment loss can be partial (injury to the skin) or complete (caused by vitiligo). It can be temporary (from tinea versicolor) or permanent (from albinism). [1]

6. The Best Natural Face Washes for Men - AOL

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   Reviewed by Dr. Diana Rangaves, PharmD An effective skin-care routine starts with a high-quality face wash, and many men are choosing to go for nature-powered formulas made with premium ingredients.

7. Tyrosinase - Wikipedia

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   Lighter skin complexion has been associated with youth and beauty across various Asian cultures. Recent research by cosmetic companies has been focused on the development of novel whitening agents that selectively suppress tyrosinase activity to reduce hyperpigmentation while avoiding cytotoxicity of healthy melanocytes. [36]

8. Natural skin care - Wikipedia

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   The personal skin care market based on natural products has shown strong growth. [7] Clinical and laboratory studies have identified activities in many natural ingredients that have potential beneficial activities for personal skin care, [2] [3] but there is a shortage of convincing evidence for natural product efficacy in medical problems. [8 ...

9. Teeth whitening: What is it, how to do it safely and how to ...

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   According to a 2018 study, chemical teeth-whitening toothpaste outperforms natural alternatives. Despite this, it isn't as highly recommended as whitening strips or trays.