How Do Skin Whitening Creams Work?
Most skin whitening products and treatments that are used tend to reduce or inhibit the melanin production by suppressing the tyrosinase enzyme. This enzyme is actually responsible for imparting us with the color of our skin, eyes, and hair. Thus whitening creams and other topical treatments lighten our skin by: • Targeting the melanin production • Sloughing off dead cell buildup • Speeding up cell rejuvenation • Protection from harmful rays of the sun There are many variants of skin whitening creams available in the market with a range of ingredients. Take a look at the some of the ingredients present in the whitening creams. Ingredients in Skin Whitening Creams Hydroquinone: One of the primary ingredients in most skin whitening creams is hydroquinone which is known for its melanin inhibiting and antioxidant properties. By disrupting the synthesis and the production of melanin, it works well in skin lightening. However, there have been concerns raised about the safety of the products.
