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2. Is This TikTok-Famous Skin Lightening Ingredients Safe ... - AOL

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   Skin lightening: Kojic acid blocks tyrosinase, an enzyme that controls the production of melanin. As a result, you may notice reduced pigmentation and dark spots for a more even skin tone, says Dr ...

3. 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 ...

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   It is also used to reduce cellulite, fade wrinkles and lines, tighten loose skin, recontour the body, lighten pigmented skin, and treat alopecia, a condition that causes hair loss, according to ...

5. How to reduce the appearance of scars, according to experts - AOL

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   Hydroquinone: Typically found in skin lightening creams, this ingredient can help fade red or brown dark spots caused by hyperpigmentation or color changes. However, it’s not available over-the ...

6. 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]

7. Cosmetic industry - Wikipedia

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   Many of the skin lightening products sold usually have celebrity endorsements, further increasing sales and the desire for lighter skin. These products can cause serious damage to skin and pose a health risk to the consumer. [15] In a study done by S. S. Agrawal and Pallavi Sharma on eleven skin lightening products sold in India, it was found ...