Have you ever wondered why early childhood photos of many top celebrities show a much darker skin colour than they have now? Have you also longed for a much whiter complexion? Cosmetologist Sonal Mann tells you all you need to know...
What is skin whitening?
Skin whitening is a type of cosmetic treatment that may be used to lighten skin colour, and for certain pigmentation problems. The whitening treatment can help lighten a tan, fade scars, and alleviate dark patches on the skin.
How is it done?
Topical skin lightening creams and lotions often contain chemical agents such as hydroquinone and azelaic acid. Some whitening creams have plant extracts that could have a bleaching effect on the skin. A dermatologist may prescribe a high concentration whitening cream, or perform a procedure such as a chemical peel for pigmentation irregularities.
Popular treatment
Arbutin is a new type of skin de-pigmentation and whitening agents, an extract of Bearberry plant which is very popular in Japan and Asian countries for skin de-pigmentation. Arbutin has been used to prevent pigmentation and to whiten the skin beautifully. It can be used to whiten the skin, to prevent liver spots and freckles, to treat sunburn marks and to regulate melanogenesis.
Vitamins
Retinol is the most important natural form of vitamin A. Vitamin A is the first vitamin to be used topically for the treatment of damaged human skin. Today, the term vitamin A is applied to retinol (Vitamin A alcohol), retinal (Vitamin A aldehyde) and tretinoin (Vitamin A acid). Vitamin A stimulates mitotic activity and the production of collagen - the stuff skin is made of. Retinol or Vitamin A helps to renew and exfoliate the skin, giving a new lighter, beautiful skin.
Peels
Skin whitening treatments include chemical peels using fruit acids or other peeling agents. The procedure typically involves application of a peeling solution such as an alpha-hydoxy acid to exfoliate the darker, pigmented skin. A cosmetologist could perform a procedure known as dermabrasion to lessen acne scars, brown spots, and similar pigmentation problems. In this technique, the skin's surface is lightly rubbed with a special device.
FluorOxygen+C treatment
The FluorOxygen+C treatment, introduced at Bella Vita-Skin Care Boutique, is based on scientific dermatological formulations, treats photo-aging, sun-damaged and hyper pigmented skin through an innovative combination of Vitamins A, E, and C, Retinol, Salicylic acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Kojic Acid and Bearberry Extract to lighten and rejuvenate the skin for short and long-term results.
FluorOxygen+C treatment immediate benefits:
Removes the skin's sebum and dead cells
Deeply cleanses the pores
Stimulates fibroblasts
Increases collagen and elastin synthesis
Lightens and brightens skin
Inhibits melanin production
The Fluoroxygen+C formula encourages simultaneous cell division for thick, uniform tissue, creating a well-defined, homogenous layer. The optimal levels of Vitamin C stimulate fibroblast activity, reinforce antioxidant power, lighten skin and stimulate collagen regeneration while Glycolic Acid increases the synthesis of collagen and elastin, providing anti-aging results.
The treatment also moisturises, rejuvenates and lightens areas of skin that have been damaged making the problem areas less visible. Fluoroxygen+C contains vitamins to revitalize damaged skin while alpha- and beta-hydroxyl acids exfoliate and provide gentle but effective anti-ageing effects.
No comments:
Post a Comment