SKIN WHITENING VS BRIGHTENING
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SKIN WHITENING VS BRIGHTENING WHAT IS THE DIFFERENT? Skin lightening creams can contain products that are designed to either brighten or whiten the skin (or both). While all of these products can help to improve the overall complexion of your skin, I believe the difference lies in the combination of lightening ingredients used. While some ingredients are designed to exfoliate and “brighten” or enhance the skin’s appearance, others act as bleaching agents that will actually “whiten” the skin by inhibiting the production of melanin (dark pigmentation) in the upper layers of the skin. So, depending on the results you hope to achieve, it pays to check the ingredients first. Skin Brightening Creams Skin brightening products are generally designed to improve a dull skin complexion through exfoliation. A dull complexion can be caused by sun damage, stress factors or environmental factors, such as pollution. Although the skin naturally renews itself...