Lighten Skin Overnight

Whether we’re fighting with some acne scars or some dark spots from sunlight, we’re all trying to have clearer and better looking skin.

What is skin lightening?

Skin lightening is a popular cosmetic procedure that is supposed to lighten various dark areas of your skin, helping you to get a fairer skin tone.

You may use skin lightening products for making blemishes, birthmarks and melasma less visible or for evening your skin complexion.

How does it work?

Skin lightening is a process that is going to reduce the concentration of production melanin in your skin. you have no idea what is melanin? Well, it’s the main reason for your skin color. Joke aside, melanin is the pigment that gives the color of your skin, mainly protecting you from the sun.

Here are the main methods to lighten the skin:

  • Using skin lightening products
  • Using chemical peel
  • Beginning a laser treatment

Are there any concerns about the safety of lightening the skin?

Even if you don’t see it that way, start using a lightening procedure is a big step and you need to take under consideration all the related matters. Not only a lightening procedure may be time consuming, but it may also be ineffective for your skin and quite expensive too.

You should never rush into starting a lightening process unless you’re 100% positive about going that way.

Play it wise and have a good talk with your clinician first. The more you talk about it, the clearer is going to be for you if the skin lightening is a good idea for your case or not.

Even if most procedures and lightening products out there are safe to use, the risk for irritation, allergy or other complication is never null so you need to give good though into it before going shopping.

How to Lighten the Skin Naturally

Not everyone is going nuts about using the chemical solutions for lightening their skin. some are willing to try the natural remedies in order to get a fairer and evener skin tone.

Let’s go over some of the natural alternatives out there:

  • Oranges

Vitamin C is the main reason for which oranges are able to lighten the skin. even if you’re going to eat oranges on regular basics, you’re going to notice an improvement of your skin tone.

Here are two common ways to use oranges for lightening your skin:

  • Mix two tablespoon of orange juice and just a dab of powdered turmeric. Apply this mixture and let it sit on your face for 30 minutes or so. You can use the mixture for your legs and hands as well. Wash it off before you go to sleep.
  • Use two orange pills and grind them into powder. Add a tablespoon of yoghurt and a tablespoon of powdered peels, resulting a paste. Let the paste sit on your skin for 20 minutes and don’t forget to rinse it with water.

If you don’t have the patience for it, you can definitely try Skin-lightening Fruit Cleansing Cream with Orange Extract, Turmeric Extract, Coconut Milk and Wheat Germ Oil.

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  • Lemons

Lemons work even better than oranges when it comes to lightening the skin. they contain citric acid and Vitamin C so they’re great for addressing acne and exfoliate the skin. here are some ideas for natural ways to use them on your skin:

  • Get all the juice from a lemon and add ½ tablespoon distilled water. Apply it on your cleansed skin and wait 15 minutes until you rinse it. Don’t forget to moisturize afterwards.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of honey to one tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Apply the mixture on the dark spots every day.

Keep in mind not to use lemon juice on a sensitive skin, open cut or wound. Better yet, run a patch test before apply it on your face.

Topiclear Lemon Skin Lightening Cream is one affordable lightening cream to keep in mind when looking for one option with natural lemon extract within the formula.

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You should also give it a try with the Lemon Glow Ultimate Lightening Treatment Cream. Made with lemon peel oil, the lightening cream is going to even out your skin tone and give it a nice glow too.

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  • Yoghurt

Yoghurt is full of nutrients for the skin and the lactic acid within has bleaching properties. It’s safe to use on all skin types and leaving it for 10 minutes on your skin may work wonders.

Using yoghurt on your skin once a month is going to lead to evener and better looking skin.

You can also combine it with one tablespoon of honey and put it on your skin once a week. A daily use of this mixture is going to lighten the skin for sure.

Scrubbing with a yoghurt scrub like the Lotus Herbals Oatmeal & Yogurt Skin Whitening Scrub so that you enjoy the lightening effects of yoghurt.

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  • Honey

Acting like a moisturizing agent, honey has anti-bacterial properties and makes age spots and acne scars less noticeable.

Applying some honey on your face and allowing it some time to work its magic, is more than enough in some situation. Don’t forget to wash it out with some warm water. Honey is going to remove the dead cells from your skin, evening your skin tone.

BeeMy Honey Hand Cream with Anti-Aging Action is going to be a lovely and low priced option when you don’t have the time for a DIY solution.

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Want to splurge your skin? Stop hesitating and put your money at stake with Pure Propolis Cream Moisture Beeswax Honey Whitening Anti-aging Skin Care Korea cosmetics.

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  • Turmeric

Turmeric is quite a common ingredient when it comes to lightening the skin. It contains vitamin C so it’s able to whiten patches and dark spots, keeping your skin younger as well.

Add 2 tablespoons of Aloe Vera gel to ½ tablespoon of turmeric. This combo is great for the sensitive and dry skin, moisturizing and lightening at the same time.

One may find it easier to use Turmeric Farm Skin Lightening Cream for the same benefits on skin. 100% certified organic, the cream is going to moisturize and whiten skin.

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You can also try the Clear Face Turmeric Cream for lightening your cream with turmeric.

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  • Aloe Vera gel

Loaded with vitamin A, C, E which are antioxidants that protect your skin, aloe Vera gel is going to make the aging signs less obvious, which translates into fairer and evener skin.

Mixing 1 tablespoon of aloe Vera gel with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice is going to make a good mixture to apply on your skin for 30 minutes or so.

Formulated with many and effective natural ingredients, the Honeyskin Organics Aloe Vera + Manuka Honey Face and Body Cream is a nice alternative for a natural remedy.

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Corium 21 Aloe Vera Skin Cream is going to lighten your skin and much more, as its formula also includes rosehip oil and Japanese green tea extract.

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  • Papaya

It seems that papain enzyme, a protein-dissolving enzyme, is great for treating acne. This enzyme alone may sustain skin renewal and skin whitening, leaving to a healthy glowing skin. additionally, papaya is a good exfoliating factor, softening and moisturizing the skin.

Safe to use on all skin types, papaya is an ingredient to look for in your natural/commercial lightening products.

Make a paste out of papaya pulp and let it work on your skin for 20 minutes. Rinse it with water afterwards. You’re going to notice lightening results with daily use.

Mix 1 tablespoon of papaya pulp with 1 tablespoon of honey for a deeper hydration of your skin. this is one mask you can also include in your daily skin care routine.

When you’re looking for a papaya lotion to use on your body, give it a try with the Papaya Whitening Body Lotion – Natural Skin Lightening. The body lotion isn’t just affordable, but also dependable and easy to use.

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Able to gently exfoliate, but also to nourish your skin, Jolie Papaya Enzyme Night Cream – Facial P.M. Moisturizer With Advanced Hydration isn’t just going to moisturize your skin, but also reveal a younger and clearer looking skin.

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  • Gram flour

Loaded with nutrients, gram flour whitens the skin and helps it look radiant and healthy. It’s a great ingredient to use when trying to control the excess oil in your skin.

Make a paste out of some gram flour and water and apply it where you want to lighten the skin. wait for the thick paste to try and wash it thoroughly with water when time’s up.

Give your skin back its radiance with a 100% natural face mask like Pamper And Tone Your Skin For Glow And Radiance With Skinsavvy’s. The formula includes lemon, orange, sandalwood, almond, turmeric and gram flour, leaving your skin healthier and radiant.

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Long story short, the list of natural ingredients that you can use for lightening your skin is long and you only need the patience and the will to see which one works the best for you.

 

How to Lighten Skin Overnight or Fast

Using the harsh chemicals and not wearing sunscreen is going to show on your skin and you should keep that in mind next time you go outside without applying sunscreen.

Most of the hyperpigmentation problems out there are caused by exposing too much in the sun. your skin is only trying to protect itself, producing more melanin. And this is how the dark spots are going to appear on your skin.

Fortunately for all of us, there are ways to get lighter skin even faster than expected. Exfoliating regularly is one of the steps you shouldn’t skip on when trying to achieve whiter and evener skin. Exfoliation is going to help new and better looking skin to show, improving your skin complexion.

Here are some of the tricks that work almost overnight when it comes to lightening the skin:

  • Using licorice root

Licorice root is one effective ingredient when it comes to solving skin conditions like eczema. It lightens dark spots and makes hyperpigmentation less noticeable. It reduces the production of melanin in skin, which means fairer and evener skin tone later on.

Pour some drops of licorice extract on a cotton ball and apply it on your face, legs, hands and where you want to lighten the dark spots. There’s no need to rush into rinsing it right away. You can also wait and leave it like this throughout the entire night.

Formulated with licorice root extract, but also with alpha arbutin and kojic acid, the Skin Whitening Serum with 2% Alpha Arbutin, Kojic Acid & Licorice Root Extract is a great option to use for brightening the dark spots, melasma, sun damage or hyperpigmentation on face, neck and body.

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Porcelain Skin Whitening Serum Hydroquinone Kojic Acid Glycolic Acid Vitamin C Licorice Mulberry Extract is another choice to keep in mind when looking for fast lightening results. The formula is based not only on licorice, but also on mulberry extract, hydroquinone, glycolic acid and kojic acid- all lightening ingredients that work.

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  • Chamomile flowers

add three tablespoons of dried chamomile flower to a cup of boiling water. Let them soak for 10 minutes and strain the herbs from the solution afterwards. It’s not a bad idea to also add some rosewater and honey later on. Leave this mixture on your skin for no more than 20 minutes. Don’t throw it away when you’re done. You can store it in your refrigerator until you use it next time.

For those of you who are  looking for a night cream formulated with chamomile, the Mario Badescu Chamomile Night Cream is a great option to try. The formula also includes Vitamin A, so the night cream is going to remove blemishes and redness even sooner than expected.

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Calming redness and soothing the irritated skin, the Chamomile Exquisite Antioxidant Facial Cream, Organic Face Moisturizer should be on your shopping list as well. Made with rosehip and carrot seed, the face moisturizer gets the best out of chamomile too, moisturizing and lightening your skin altogether.

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  • Koijc Acid

Kojic acid is one strong and popular ingredient when it comes to skin lightening. It’s able to block enzyme tyrosinase production in the body, slowing and stopping the melanin production in skin. this can only lead to just one thing: fairer and lighter skin.

Not only kojic acid is able to lighten age spots, scars or sun damage, but it’s also able to slow down the aging of the skin. it has anti-microbial effects and works in various types of bacterial strains. It addresses acne caused by bacteria in skin and may even make acne scars less noticeable.

It seems that kojic acid also has antifungal properties, becoming an important ingredient when treating candida, athlete’s food or ringworm.

It’s going to take around two weeks until you start seeing results with kojic acid. If you want results overnight literarily, you should add some glycolic acid to your lightening procedure.

Kojic acid is great for hyperpigmentation, but it’s not going to lighten your natural skin complexion. This doesn’t mean that kojic acid isn’t a powerful ingredient for so many other skin conditions. Your dermatologist may decide better which product is going to work better for you.

Pain, redness, irritation or rashes may happen when using kojic acid, in which case it’s better to stop using it. Use a hydrocortisone cream to the affected area for soothing the irritation.

Don’t let the low price of Kojie San Whitening Face Cream mislead you as the cream is a pretty decent option for the light budget. Formulated with kojic acid, it’s going to reduce skin blemishes, dark spots and even prevent the formation of new dark spots. It moisturizes the skin and gives results even sooner than expected.

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Another reliable option to try for lightening skin is the Pink Madison Skin Lightening Cream with Kojic Acid Vitamin C Hyaluronic Acid. Made with natural ingredients like kojic acid, bearberry licorice, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, the cream is going to be both effective and safe for your skin.

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The medical grade of GloxiniaLife by Dr. Calle Citrus Kojic Acid is going to fade age spots and even your skin complexion. It hydrates the skin and makes age spots, freckles, sun spots and hyperpigmentation less visible. It reduces the risk for photo-aging and inhibits the production of melanin in skin.

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  • Mulberry

Extracted from white Mulberry tree (native to China), mulberry has been used for centuries and it’s only starting its way up into the cosmetic industry.

The vitamins A, C, E and K residing in mulberry are going to cleanse the dead cells, but also diminish the dark spots, moisturizing the skin and improving the collagen production.

Mulberry is a natural inhibitor of tyrosinase, the enzyme that sustains the melanin production. Simply taking a bath with mulberry leaves is going to make your skin glowing and soft. You may use some mulberry leaves in coconut oil for hydrating the skin any now and then.

Even if the natural remedies hardly have any side-effects, it’s always safe and wise to run a patch test. Mulberry extract may trigger allergic reactions too.

Formulated with plant-based and natural ingredients, Divine Derriere Intimate Skin Lightening Gel for Body, Face, Bikini and Sensitive Areas is going to brighten and even the skin tone in intimate areas. Its formula includes kojic acid, lactic acid, mulberry and licorice extract and a brightening complex of B-white skin whitening peptide, leading to evener, shinier and healthier looking skin.

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Made with the naturally derived Vegeclairine, the Makari Classic Day Treatment Skin Cream is going to make dark marks, discoloration, melasma and acne scars less and less visible. It also moisturizes the skin, leaving it even and smooth. It boosts the new epidermal cells and it’s a great choice for most skin types, African-American including.

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Cnlinkco Natural Armpit Legs Knees Repair Moisturizing Nourishing Whitening Cream is made with lemon, mulberry and apple extracts, which is why it’s able to lighten skin and give a nicer and evener skin tone.

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  • Alpha-Arbutin

Alpha-arbutin has been used for addressing hyperpigmentation and its topical application is going to inhibit the production of melanin, whereas the systemic absorption is minor.

It has amazing powers over melasma and it’s safer to use on skin, as opposed to hydroquinone. It’s less irritating too.

Alpha-arbutin is going to be effective in case of persistent age spots, liver spots or sun spots. It inhibits the melanocyte activity, making freckles and fine lines more difficult to notice. It also sooths the skin and makes the skin softer in time. It nourishes the skin and calms the scaly and dry skin.

Paraben free and safe to use on all skin types, the Skin Lightening Cream with Kojic Acid Alpha Arbutin Bearberry Licorice is going to inhibit hyperpigmentation and even out your skin tone. It also dispersed melanin pigment to lighten age spots, evening your skin tone.

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If you’d like to use an alpha-arbutin serum, the Alpha Arbutin+ Whitening Serum is a powerful solution to try. The serum is made with 2% alpha arbutin, 10% niacin amide and 2%N-acetyl glucosamine. It lightens the skin and removes sunspots, liver spots, freckles, dark pigmentation and so on. It’s a paraben-free formula and its moisturizing benefits show very fast.

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How to lighten skin fast with baking soda

Baking soda is one of the most effective natural remedies that work for evening the skin tone.  It acts like a great exfoliator that eliminates the dead skin cells and cellular damages from skin. It presents antioxidant and antimicrobial abilities, addressing all sorts of infections on skin. It’s also able to balance the ph. levels and has reduces inflammation of skin. It sooths pain, inflammation or irritation of the skin.

Using baking soda is going to make your skin softer and evener.

Here are some ways to use baking soda for lightening your skin:

  • Method 1
    • Mix 3 tablespoons of organic apple cider vinegar with 2 tablespoons of baking soda, until making a paste
    • Apply the paste on the dark areas of your skin and let it work for 15 minutes
    • Rinse the areas with some warm water and cold water afterwards
    • Follow it with your moisturizer

You can use this method once or twice a week. You don’t have to use organic apple cider vinegar as 2 tablespoons of cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon of water are going to work too, especially if your skin is sensitive. You may also add some lemon juice for more efficiency.

  • Method 2
    • Use 1 part of water and 2 parts of baking soda, until you make a fine paste
    • Apply the paste and massage it gently on the affected areas, leaving it for a couple of minutes
    • Use some lukewarm water and cold water for rinsing.

Using this method 2-3 times a week is going to even out your skin tone. You can also use honey/rosewater/hydrogen peroxide/almond milk/ buttermilk for making this paste.

How to lighten skin permanently

The secret is out: everybody wants clearer and fairer skin, for a longer time. Sunlight, stress, environmental pollution, other outer stressors are going to make your skin look all dull and tired, and prematurely aged. Let’s not forget that even the use of chemical-based cosmetic products may have a bad influence on your skin.

Simply using some lightening products isn’t going to be enough for your skin. there are some other things that you need to do for keeping your skin fair and even at all time.

Let’s see some of the things you should do for improving the effects of skin lightening creams:

  • Clean and exfoliate your skin on a regular basis

It’s fundamental to maintain your skin fresh, light and moisturizes. Constantly removing the surface layers of the damaged skin is going to lighten the dark spots. You need to clean your skin twice a day, AM and PM. When you’re cleaning your skin, you’re going to remove pollutions and dirt from your skin.

As for exfoliation, you should do it twice a week as you need to remove dead, damaged and darker cells for a clearer and lighter skin. Use some special cosmetics for exfoliating the skin.

  • Try to avoid the sunlight

Sun exposition poses its risks for your skin. from the unattractive brown spots, freckles and even the serious sunburns, sun exposition isn’t always a great idea. It may even lead to skin cancer.

Using a good and powerful sunscreen is going to put you on the safe side. Try to use protection against both UVA and UVB light radiation, even if it’s a cloudy day. Wear long-sleeved clothing, and never forget about your sunshades and hat while staying in the sunlight for a long time.

  • Quit smoking

There are many bad things related to smoking and premature aging of your skin is just one of them. You should stop smoking for getting a younger looking skin, but also for improving the blood flow to the face. Radiant and lighter looking skin is going to happen once you stop smoking.

  • Drink more water and have a healthy diet

Drinking enough water and eating the healthy foods is something that you can easily do, and not only for a lighter look of your skin. it goes without saying that skin is going to become more radiant and younger the more water you drink and the healthier your diet gets.

Drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water per day is going to help your skin rejuvenate a lot better and easier. Having a healthy diet is going to give your body the nutrients it needs for improving your skin complexion.

Go for the fruits and vegetables containing vitamin A, C and E, drinking fresh water and fresh juices as much as you can. Stay away from the highly processed and unhealthy foods. Take vitamin supplements that contain Omega-3 acids for better looking skin.

 

Using scientifically-proven lightening products

The market gives us so many and various skin lightening products. most of them are effective as they reduce or even stop the production of melanin, the pigment that gives our skin color.

Kojic acid, hydroquinone, glycolic acid, vitamin C or arbutin are only few of the many ingredients that lighten skin. the lightening creams are safe to use, even if they may lead to some minor irritations at times. As long as you remember not to ever use a mercury-based lightening cream, you shouldn’t worry much when using lightening products.

When it comes to permanent skin lightening, the solution comes from the bleaching cream, laser method and the chemical peels. Each of the procedures comes with its risks which is why you should always talk to a certified dermatologist before deciding which method may work the best for you.

  • Hydroquinone

Hydroquinone is one chemical compound that is known as a reliable skin whitening ingredients. It’s a type of phenol and you can find it both in over-the-counter products, but also in stronger concentration, only with prescription.

You can apply hydroquinone only on a very small area as it’s a strong ingredient. Even if it’s not going to give results overnight, hydroquinone is going to whiten the skin for as long as you’re using it.

When you’re using hydroquinone products, there are some things to keep in mind for staying on the safe side.

  • Don’t use hydroquinone products for more than 6 months in a row. Give your skin some

time to heal after 6 months and use alternative and natural lightening methods during that break.

  • Always use sunscreen during a hydroquinone product. Don’t settle for a broad-spectrum

lower than 30 SPF. Ideally, you should stay away from sunlight altogether. Wear long-sleeve clothing and sunglasses too.

  • Make sure your skin isn’t allergic to hydroquinone. Run a patch test before start using the

cream. Give your skin some time to adjust and take it gradually, until you use it daily. Stop if your skin gets red and let it breathe for a couple of days. If the irritation comes back again, it’s better to stop.

  • Talk to a specialist before start using a hydroquinone product. Even if you’re going to be

able to use a 2% hydroquinone cream over-the counter, you still want to make sure it’s safe for your skin. Anyhow, any cream with a higher dose than 2% (up to 4%) is going to require a prescription from a doctor.

  • The ochronisis matter. Sometimes, long time use of hydroquinone may lead to the opposite

effect of lightening, that is even darker skin. Make sure you don’t use hydroquinone longer than your doctor prescribed as ochronosis is permanent.

One of the most popular hydroquinone creams out there, the Admire My Skin 2% Hydroquinone Dark Spot Corrector Remover For Face & Melasma Treatment Fade Cream is going to brighten and fade dark spots, melasma and hyperpigmentation. The formula also includes lactic acid, vitamin C and Azelaic acid, which is why it works on dark spots of various causes. On top of everything else, it doesn’t break the bank either.

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Made to improve the skin discoloration and pigmentation, the Clinicians Complex 6% Skin Bleaching Cream is made with 3 famous skin lightening agents: hydroquinone, bearberry extract and kojic acid dipalmitate. It fades out freckles, age spots, hyperpigmentation and lightens skin for quite some time.

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If you’d like to use a serum instead, the Murad Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum is going to be a solid choice for many. the serum contains 2% hydroquinone, but also glycolic acid, leading to brighter skin and protecting it from future damage too. The serum inhibits the formation of pigmentation and lightens the dark spots even in just one week.

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  • Retinoids

Retinoids creams lighten the skin and they’re made from a special form of vitamin A. they exfoliate skin and boost the cell turnover process. Additionally, they smooth out the fine lines and wrinkles, which translates into lighter and brighter skin.

You can use retinoids creams when treating acne. As they’re a bit drying, you should make sure you protect and moisturize your skin accordingly during a retinoid treatment. This type of creams also makes the skin sensitive to sunlight so most of the retinoids creams out there are for the night use.

Pleasantly smelling and containing no parabens, the LilyAna Naturals Retinol Cream Moisturizer is going to make acne scars, stretch marks, sun damage and spots more difficult to notice. It’s strong enough to improve the skin texture and to even out your skin tone. It repairs and improves your skin complexion, without leaving a heavy feel to it.

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Strongest OTC Retinol 2.0% Available Without A Prescription 2.5 oz. from NCN Skincare is going to leave your skin smoother and sofer, reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation, discoloration, sun damage, acne and acne scars. Paraben-free, gluten-free and without any artificial fragrance, the cream is also going to slow down the aging of your skin, smoothing out the fine lines and wrinkles.

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When you think that nothing is too expensive for your skin, the PCA SKIN 0.5% Pure Retinol Night Intensive Brightening Treatment is just the right solution. The brightening treatment is going to reduce discoloration and skin yellowing as its formula is based on resveratrol, niacin amide and hexylresorcinol.

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How to lighten skin with lemon? How long does it take for lemon to lighten skin?

Even if lemon juice doesn’t lighten skin permanently, it’s still a natural and solid option when you don’t want to use any chemical remedies.

Citrus fruits, lemons in particular, are amazing for lightening acne scars, freckles and dark spots as they’re loaded with vitamin C, a very strong anti-oxidant. As you apply it topically to the skin, lemon juice seems to be able to work its magic, preventing hyperpigmentation.

Here’s why you should use lemons on your skin:

  • It exfoliates the skin

Vitamin c (abscorbic acid) is a natural exfoliator that lightens the skin and evens out your skin tone. The acid is going to exfoliate the upper layer of your skin, as it removes the old skin cells, including the old cells that are darker.

The outer layer of your skin needs 3-4 weeks for a natural exfoliation, until the new cells get from the basal layer right up to epidermis, drying as they move up. Vitamin C is going to reduce the reduce the connection between the cells, leading to slough off. This only sustain the production of new skin cells, leading to brighter and younger looking skin. using lemons for multiple months on regular basics is going to reduce the visibility of fine lines and also improve your skin’s tone and complexion.

  • It reduces the melanin production

The ascorbyl form of vitamin C has been tested and it seems that it’s able to lower the melanin production in the skin. we do want melanin in skin, as it protects us from the dangerous effects of UV rays, but its overproduction may lead to dark spots and other hyperpigmentation forms.

Vitamin C is able to lighten skin as it interrupts the action of tryosinase, which boosts the melanin production in the first place. When applied topically, vitamin C sustains the collagen synthesis, protecting the skin from UVA and UVB and lightening hyperpigmentation.

  • It sustains collagen

Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant and reduces the cell damage of free radicals. It’s able to sustain the production of skin collagen as well.

Water soluble, vitamin C is easily absorbed into the skin, making it stronger and evener. Many of the anti-aging products out there use vitamin C as a main ingredient.

Additionally, vitamin C is raising the level of vitamin E in the body, protecting the cells from oxidation, leading to evener and healthier skin altogether.

How to use lemons for skin lightening?

There are many ways to use lemons for improving your skin tone and complexion. Let’s take a look at some of them:

  • Use the fresh lemons

Always use fresh lemons for whitening your skin. They’re quite cheap and you want to stay away from bottled lemon juice as it’s often full of preservatives and water. You only need to use one lemon per day or squeeze fresh lemons for your daily skin care routine.

However, if you’re the allergic customer, it’s better to play it safe. Lemon juice is a natural astringent so works great for the oily skin and not so much for the dry skin. It may burn or even be too harsh on a sensitive skin. You may still use it if you mix it with some honey or natural yoghurt to moisturize your skin daily.

  • Mix lemons and milk

You only need the juice from a half a lemon and an equal part of milk. The juice is going to make the milk curdle, but you shouldn’t worry about it.

As milk contains lactic acid, it’s going to exfoliate your skin and sustain the cell renewal. Milk is also loaded with amino acids and enzymes that help the skin hold on to its moisture. It softens the skin and helps the lemon juice get deeper into the skin. the lemon juice acts like a bleaching agent, fading out the uneven pigmentation.

You should use this mixture for exfoliating your skin. massage it gently into your skin and let it work for a couple of minutes. You can use it on any part of your body and you don’t even need to wash it out. Be prepared for its overpowering smell, though.

Once or twice a week using this mixture is going to work for most. Keep in mind that lemon makes your skin more photosensitive, so it’s better to always use sunscreen during the day.

  • Combine it with essential oils

You may combine equal amounts of lemon juice and honey, adding some of your favorite essential oils. Apply the mixture over your skin and let it work for 15 minutes or so.

You should continue with rinsing it off with some lukewarm water, patting it dry. You may use this method once a week.

  • Mix it with potato

You should grate and squeeze the juice from 1 potato. Add equal amounts of both lemon and potato juice. Apply the mixture over your skin and give it 20 minutes to work. Rinse with water when time is up.

You may also add 1teaspoon of honey to the mixture. For best results, you should use it 2-3 times a week.

  • Add rosewater and fuller’s earth

For this mixture, you’re going to need 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon fuller’s earth and 2 teaspoon rose water. Apply it on dark spots and let it work for 30 minutes.

When you don’t have fuller’s earth, glycerin is going to be just as good. You need to use the mixture on regular basics to get to your desired results.

Some tips when using lemons for skin lightening

As natural ingredients come with their risks, please take under consideration the following tips:

  • Try to avoid sun exposure and always apply a broad spectrum sunscreen when you’re using lemons on your skin.
  • Make sure your skin isn’t allergic to lemon juice and run a patch test on a smaller area of your skin.
  • Don’t get it near our eyes or eyelids as it may sting
  • Never use it on a cut or injury as the risk for sting or burn is high
  • The lemon juice lightening methods work, but you shouldn’t use them more than 3- times a week. It may dry out your skin if you’re using it daily.

If you don’t have the time nor the will to make some lemon DIY products on your own, you can definitely put your trust and faith in some over-the counter lightening products. For instance, you should use CBella Organic Brightening Toner with Vitamin C and Enzymes for cleansing your skin. made with papaya, pineapple and rich in vitamin C, the toner is going to adjust your skin’s pH and remove dirt from skin, helping your skin look brighter and clearer.

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Vernal – Anti Aging Moisturizer Face Cream stands out with the peptide-enriched complex that reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improving your skin complexion and evening the skin tone.

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The popularity of Meladerm 1.7 oz Skin Lightening/Whitening Cream for Hyperpigmentation, Dark Spots, Scars, Discolorations, Uneven Skin Tone speaks volumes as the cream isn’t just effective, but also hydroquinone-free. The formula is based on alpha arbutin, niacin amide, lemon juice extract, bearberry, licorice, kojic acid, mulberry and lactic acid. Each of the ingredients has lightening powers, explaining the efficiency of the formula.

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How to lighten darkened skin

Truth be told, darkened skin isn’t necessarily damaging to your health, but it can make you feel uncomfortable and self-conscious about your looks. Birthmarks, uneven pigmentation and even vitiligo are skin conditions that raise a cosmetic concern. Luckily for all of us, there are solutions for making darkened skin less noticeable, leaving your skin evener and fairer.

Let’s take a look at some of the most popular methods out there when it comes to lightening the darkened skin.

  • The over-the-counter creams

There are many cosmetic products out there that are going to help you make the darkened skin less noticeable. some ingredients work better than others so you should read the label when buying.

Glycolic acid

Glycolic acid is one agent that goes deep into your skin and may affect every single layer in a various way. It’s a great exfoliator that removes dead cells, helping the regeneration process of the skin. newer skin means in fact evener, brighter and better looking skin and less visibility for the darkened skin.

Not only glycolic acid goes deeper into the skin, but also has microscopic effects. It’s able to boost the collagen production in skin, leaving the skin younger and healthier looking. Glycolic acid is also great for boosting the production of other proteins that count for the well-being of your skin.

Just like any other topical cream or medication, you should use a glycolic acid-based cream with moderation. You want to improve your skin complexion and reduce the appearance of darkened skin. don’t use it too much, though, as you may cause skin irritation, blotchiness and even worsen the darkened skin.

Paula’s Choice-RESIST Triple-Action Dark Spot Eraser 7% AHA Lotion with Glycolic Acid and Hydroquinone is made with 7% glycolic acid and antioxidants so it’s not just lightening darkened skin and discolorations, but it also brightens skin and fades out the signs of aging. It’s a multitasker that absorbs fast into the skin and leaves your skin brighter, evener and healthier.

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Glycolic acid isn’t the only lightening agent within the formula of Gentle Skin Brightening Cream: Skin Lightening & Whitening by Clear N Smooth. The cream is also made with licorice extract, niacin amide, matricaria extract, which is why it lightens and brightens your skin, no matter where you apply it.

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Niacinamide (vitamin B3)

Several studies have shown that niacinamide has many benefits on the skin when applied topically. It’s able to address hyperpigmentation. It’s a great lightening agent as it’s not affected by light or heat, maintaining its powers. It down-regulates the transfer of melanosomes from the melanocytes to the keratinocytes. It lightens the darkened skin and also has a soothing effect. I

Niacinamide is a popular lightening agent as it doesn’t come with harmful side effects like other skin lightening agents.

Lightening the darkened skin isn’t the only benefit of niacinamide. It may also increase the level of fatty acids and ceramide, hydrating the skin. long story short, niacinamide doesn’t just lighten the darkened skin, but also leaves it smoother, softer, lowering the risk for irritation and redness.

Niacinamide strengthens the skin’s barrier and improves the appearance of photo aged facial signs (hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, redness and texture).

Snow White – Skin lightening & whitening cream is a great lightening cream to try as its formula is based on vitamin B3, kojic acid, licorice extract and alpha-arbutin. 4x STONGER than regular Hyperpigmenation treatments. With Kojic Acid, Licorice extract, Vitamin B3, Alpha-Arbutin (). It bleaches the brown and darkened skin, leaving fairer and whiter.  It brightens dark spots, blemishes, freckles and lowers the pigments in dark skin for a whiter appearance.

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Combining Niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, wrinkle bar, emu oil, sea kelp and bearberry extract, the Niacinamide & Bearberry Face Serum is a great serum to use for lightening the dark spots. It improves the appearance of your skin, leaving it brighter and lightened.

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the sophisticated formula of the Natural Escapes | Anti-Aging Fading Serum includes not only vitamin B3, but also vitamin A, vitamin C, B5, E kojic acid, licorice extract, alpha arbutin and AHAs, which explains its amazing efficiency on darkened skin. The serum lightens the dark spots, leaving your skin glowing and younger looking too.

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  • The natural solutions

Apart from all the previously mentioned natural solutions (papaya, lemons, turmeric, aloe Vera and so on), there are some other natural ingredients that lighten darkened skin.

Use potato

Able not only to remove dullness and lackluster from your skin, potato is a great agent that also addresses efficiently chronic skin conditions. It’s loaded with vitamin B6, therefore it exfoliated the dead skin and improves your skin complexion.

Put in your food processor potato, peeled tomatoes, cucumber, a pinch of turmeric and one spoon of lemon juice. Spread evenly this facial mask over your face and neck and let it work for a half an hour. Use some lukewarm water when time’s up.

Try carrot for lightening the darkened skin

Carrots are great to use as they’re evening out the blemishes and lighten your skin tone. They’re able to reduce melanin and work for all skin types.

Get a small sized carrot and cut it in small pieces, making a smooth paste in your blender. Add 1 tablespoon of yoghurt and a couple of drops of lemon juice and apply the resulted paste on your cleansed face for 20 minutes.

Not everyone has the patience or the time for these DIY solutions, in which case some lightening creams made with natural ingredients would be the perfect solution for you.

Floralia Organics Lightening Face Cream addresses to all skin types and it’s made with organic argan oil, sunflower oil, rose flower water, vitamin E, shea butter and Axoligth (a patented enzyme-derived bran extract that brightens and tones the skin. The cream is going to lighten dark spots, hyperpigmentation and discoloration, eliminating dullness from skin. ()

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Try something new, but also vegan, gluten free and phthalate free with the Kakadu Plum Dark Spot Corrector & Advanced Skin Lightening Whitening Cream. The cream is going to brighten your skin and works as a dependable age spot and sun spot remover. It presents a high concentration of Vitamin C and is formulated with natural ingredients.

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Skin Brightening and Lightening Cream – Hyperpigmentation and Dark Spots Corrector by Tulip Natural is made with a gentle formula and no harmful chemicals. Its formula contains essential oils, glycolic acid and aloe Vera, lightening the darkened skin in a gentle way.

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One tip to remember

As long as you’re using sunscreen every day, you shouldn’t worry about having the darker spots on your skin getting any worse. The skin lightening products always come with a twist, making your skin more sensitive to the sunlight, which is why wearing sunscreen is fundamental.

On the off chance that any of the lightening products you tried gives results, you should consider about dermabrasion, laser therapy and phenol chemical peels. They require plenty of recovery time and a generous budget on your part and you want to use them only when nothing else has worked.

How to lighten the dark spots on the skin

Also known as black spots or age spots, dark spots are discolored patches of skin that one may develop not only on skin, but also on arms, shoulders or back. They can be in shade of red, brown or greys and even if they’re not affecting your health, they may still have a great impact on your well-being.

Caused by the over secretion of melanin, the dark spots are quite various in size and shade and are similar on one level- they may bring lot of discomfort to anyone afflicted by them.

The easiest way to get rid of them for a short amount of time is to simply cover them with some makeup. However, you may want to remove them for a longer period and, even better, to reduce the risk for ever developing them in the first place.

What causes dark spots in the first place?

in order to solve one problem, one should get to the cause that led to that problem in the first place. Here are some of the common causes of dark spots:

  • Hormonal changes

Fluctuation of progesterone and estrogen during pregnancy, or while taking birth control pills, and even menopause may lead to unbalanced melanin production in skin.

  • Excessive sun exposure

Spending too much sun on a tanning bed or in the sun, without using enough sunscreen, may cause your skin to protect itself and start producing even more melanin. Melanin is your skin’s natural way to protect from the harmful UVs and the more you’re exposing in the sun, the more melanin your skin is going to produce.

  • Aging

As you age, the skin cells are slowing down the process of reproduction. Therefore, your skin needs more and more time to repair and to eliminate the dark spots.

  • Acne/injury

Injuries, acne and acnes scars may develop and become dark spots instead of becoming less and less noticeable.

  • Facial hair removal

Tweezing, waxing and using depilatory creams for removing facial hair has its downsides and the appearance of dark spots on skin is just one of them.

Simply knowing the causes of dark spots isn’t going to fade away their visibility. However, the more you know about their type, the easier is going to be for you to find out which solution is better.

What are the natural remedies for dark spots?

Nature gives us all sorts of solutions to get rid of the dark spots and we have covered so many of them previously in this article. There are some natural solutions that we haven’t talked about just yet, though:

  • Onion juice

It seems that red onion works as a bleaching agent as it’s highly acidic. You may simply rub some raw onion right on the dark spots on your skin, for noticing an impressive lightening of that area. Sure, this isn’t the most pleasant natural remedy that you’d want to use for lightening the dark spots.

You may combine one tablespoon of onion juice with two tablespoons of honey and leave the mixture on the dark spots for 20 minutes or so. When time is up, keep in mind to wash the area very well as you do want to get rid of the strong smell.

  • Sugar cubes

You don’t have to be a sugar fan for having around the house a couple of sugar cubes. Rub the little sugar cubes on the dark spots for lightening the area. The sugar cubes contain glycolic acid and you already know by now (thanks to our help too) that glycolic acid is a lightening agent.

Additionally, the sugar cubes are also going to exfoliate blemishes, leaving your skin lighter and clearer.

  • Tomato Juice

You only need to mix some tomato juice with some lemon juice, for lighten up some dark spots on your skin. you may even take it orally or rub the dark area with the mixture soaked on a small cotton ball.

  • Castor oil

This may come as a big news to you, but castor oil is known for its ability to whiten dark spots of various causes. Simply apply castor oil to a cotton ball on the dark spots, both AM and PM. The more you use this natural trick, the faster you’re going to notice results.

  • Almond oil

Loaded with linoleic and oleic acid, vitamins A, B2, B6, D, E and unsaturated fats, almond oil is one choice to have in mind when addressing dark spots, blemishes or other unwanted pigmentation. You can also use it as an effective sunscreen that protects your skin from the dangerous UVs.

Non-greasy and easily absorbed into the skin, almond oil isn’t just a lightening agent, but also a safe ingredient to use on sensitive skin.

Rubbing some almond oil and apply it on your face, using a bit more on the dark spots, is going to give you fairer and whiter skin even sooner than you’d expect. It’s important not to wash it off when you’re done.

Make a mixture from4-5 drops of almond oil, 1 table spoon of milk powder, 1 teaspoon of honey and 2 teaspoons of lime juice. Apply the paste all over your face and let it work for 30 minutes. Wash it off when you’re done.

  • Oatmeal

Not only is oatmeal good for your diet, but it’s also an important ingredient for a good skin care regimen. it acts like a powerful agent against the dark spot as it cleanses and exfoliates the skin, removing the dark and dead skin cells. It has anti-inflammatory abilities, treating acne scars, acne and dark spots. It can also control the oil continent in your skin, working for both dry and oily skin.

Add 1 tablespoon of milk, 1 tablespoon of honey to 3 tablespoons of ground up oatmeal and apply the resulting paste all over the face. Let it dry completely and wash it off with some clean water after a while.

  • Chickpeas

You need to use them in a concentrated form. They contain manganese which revives the skin cells and kills the free radicals. The exfoliating ability, the concentration of nutrients and minerals recommend the chickpeas for scrubbing the dead skin cells and diminishing the dark spots from skin.

Boil some chickpeas until they’re really soft. Put in your blends ½ cup of chickpeas and ½ cup of water so that you get a thick paste. Apply the paste on your face and let it work for half an hour, washing it off with some clean water in the end.

What are the alternatives for removing dark spots?

Not everyone is willing to spend some important minute’s part of their time for the DIY solutions. You can achieve even faster and more impressive results when using commercial products.

InstaNatural Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Vit E may be an anti-wrinkle serum, but it’s also able to work as spot treatment. It’s formulated with organic rosehip oil, sea buckthorn oil, argan oil and vitamin C and E, boosting your skin and giving a healthy and fairer radiance to your skin.

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Paying the high dollar is going to worth almost every single time and you should take the leap of faith with the SkinMedica Lytera 2.0 Pigment Correcting Serum. The formula is made with Tranexamic Acid, Phytic acid, marine extract blend, Phenylethyl Resorcinol and Niacinamide & Tetrapeptide-30. The serum is going to lighten and brighten most difficult discoloration, no matter your skin type or genetic makeup.

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Even if the price is going to be a deal breaker for many right from the start, you should take the plunge and put your money at stake with the Skinceuticals C E Ferulic 1 Fluid Ounce – Anti-aging Vitamin C and E Serum Repairs and Protects Skin From Sun Damage. Made with Vitamin C and E, the serum isn’t just going to lighten various dark spots, but also prevent future damage and diminish the visibility of wrinkles.

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How to lighten the skin underarms

Let’s get things clear out right from the beginning: dark coloration of your skin in the underarms area isn’t, most of the time, a disease or a medical condition. Dark underarm is in fact the reaction of your skin to exposure to specific elements, just like suntan is from the exposure to sun’s UVs.

Shaving, using hair removing creams on regular basics, poor ventilation of your underarms, excessive sweating, use of alcohol-based deodorants, antiperspirants and shaving are the common causes for dark underarms. This doesn’t exclude the chance of the medical condition that leads to dark underarms. The acanthosis nigricans is this condition and it’s linked to obesity, insulin resistance, some specific medications, hormonal disorders and even cancer. In this case, some home remedies aren’t going to cut it so you may need to talk to a doctor for the precise diagnosis and treatment.

Despite of what one may think, getting rid of dark underarms isn’t that all time consuming or expensive. There are many natural and home remedies that aren’t just efficient, natural or safe, but also pretty affordable.

Let’s take a look at some of the natural ingredients out there that can give you results from the comfort of your home.

  • Potatoes

Due to their gentle acidic ability, potatoes are a great bleaching ingredient. They don’t cause skin irritation and simply rubbing a thin slice of potato on your underarms is going to give results.

You can also grate it and apply the juice on the darkened area, leaving it there for 20 minutes or so. Use some lukewarm water for washing it off. Don’t hesitate to use any of these remedies even twice a day if you want to enjoy better results faster.

  • Cucumber

Cucumbers also present bleaching abilities and they’re great to use for lightening the dark underarms. Rubbing a thin cucumber slice on the underarms and applying the grated cucumber under the arms is going to show results in time. Additionally, they’re safe to use on all skin types and applying it twice a day is only going to show results faster and not lead to any side effects.

You can also extract the juice from a cucumber and make a mixture with some turmeric powder and lemon juice. Apply the paste on the dark underarms and let it rest for half an hour. Use some water to wash it off when time’s done. You can use it once a day or any now and then for fairer skin.

  • Orange peel

Due to their lightening and exfoliating properties, orange peels do stand out as a valid choice for brightening the skin under the arms.

You need to use orange peels that are completely dry so putting them in the sun for a couple of days is going to be the best way to start. Once they’re dry, you need to grind them and turn them into a powder.

Add some rose water and milk to two teaspoons of powdered orange peels, until you obtain a thick paste. Scrub the skin underarms nice and gently with this paste and allow it to work for 15 minutes. Use some cold water to wash the area and repeat the whole process 2 or 3 times a week.

  • Coconut oil

Loaded with vitamin E, coconut oil is another natural agent to use for lightening the underarms. Additionally, it works as a reliable natural deodorant, which is always good news.

You should massage the underarms with some coconut oil and let it work for 15 minutes. Use some lukewarm water and mild soap for washing it off.

This remedy is going to work if you use it 3 times a week, until you get the results you wanted.

  • Milk

The fatty acids and vitamins in milk are great for lightening the dark underarms. On top of everything else, milk is great as it softens the skin, so the lightening effect is just one benefit for the skin.

You can either mix two tablespoons of full fat milk or use 1-2 tablespoons of flour and 1 teaspoon of yoghurt, turning them into a thick paste. Leave this paste on your underarms for 15 minutes and wash it off with some cold water after the 15 minutes. You can use this method a couple of times in a week.

You can also soak several strands of saffron in 2 teaspoons of milk for 20 minutes. Add some honey to the mixture and apply it on your underarms for 30 minutes. This is a natural remedy that you can safely use every single day until you get results.

  • Sandalwood

Sandalwood is another reliable option for lightening dark underarms as it has skin-lightening abilities. Make a paste by adding some rose water to sandalwood. The mixture is going to have a cooling and softening effect like this. As for the fragrance of sandalwood, that’s another bonus that simply eliminates the body odor caused by the excessive sweat.

You should mix 2 tablespoons of sandalwood powder and 2-3 tablespoons of rosewater until you get a thick paste. Apply the paste on your underarms and let it work for 15 minutes or until it dries completely. Use some cold water to wash it off. Don’t hesitate to use this remedy daily until you start enjoying the lightening of the skin on underarms.

What are the alternatives for lightening the underarm skin?

Even if the natural remedies are great for their low risk for allergy or side effects, some of us don’t have the time nor the patience to try all of them.

The market gives you plenty of solutions. Some of them are made with natural ingredients, whereas others may even include some artificial lightening agents. Either way, there’s only one way to tell if they work or not in your case: try them per se.

The Amaira Lightening Serum – Skin Whitening & Bleaching Cream for Body Care, Intimate & Private Areas, Sensitive Spots, Underarm is a cream made with kojic acid and lightens the skin in most sensitive areas, underarms including. It lightens and fades away the dark spots, hyperpigmentation, melasma, sunspots and so many more. It can even lighten up your skin tone with 3 shades.

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Formulated for the underarms and inner thighs, the Authentic Mosbeau Placenta White Underarm & Inner Thigh Whitening Cream evens out the skin and whitens the dark areas. It’s made with artemia extract, horse placental protein, daisy extract and 7 plant extracts that lighten the skin and protects it from future damage too.

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Even if its price may be a pet peeve for some, the SkinBright Skin Brightener | Best Natural Melasma Treatment and Age Spot Remover is always a wise investment and money well spent. The serum is made with alpha-arbutin and kojic acid and it’s able to lighten the skin on underarms, but also to remove dark spots, hyperpigmentation and freckles. It evens out your skin tones and makes fine lines and wrinkles less visible too.

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