{"id":18142,"date":"2021-07-29T14:47:41","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T09:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/?p=18142"},"modified":"2023-10-12T12:58:20","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T07:28:20","slug":"what-skin-brighteners-really-do-to-your-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/what-skin-brighteners-really-do-to-your-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"What Skin Brighteners Really Do To Your Skin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Skin brighteners, also known as skin lightening creams, are designed to lighten skin tone. These skin brighteners work by reducing the amount of melanin. Melanin is a pigment that is produced by skin cells. This melanin content determines how dark or light our skin appears. This targets the cells that produce melanin. These brighteners can be used all over the face to lighten tone or to spot treat areas of the skin, such as age spots or acne scars. These products often contain potent antioxidants, like vitamin C, that helps in reducing dark spots, improve skin texture, and create an overall vibrant complexion.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Do Skin Brighteners Work?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Usually, skin brighteners contain ingredients that work to reduce your melanin content. Melanin is responsible for the pigment in your skin and this is made by cells called melanocytes. Bleaching products work by reducing the number of melanocytes in your skin. Most of the skin brighteners contain hydroquinone, vitamin C which lowers melanin production in our cells. Glycolic acid is another ingredient that can be found in many skin brightening creams, this works as an exfoliant and helps to brighten the skin by removing dead cells.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits:<\/b><\/p>\n

The main benefit that skin brighteners provide is a balanced pigmentation, even skin tone and reduced appearance of freckles, dark spots and acne scars. Skin brighteners are available in the form of lotions, creams, oils and serums. Creams and oils are usually heavier and better for people who have dry skin. If you have oily skin, go for a lighter serum. If your skin developed new freckles or dark spots over the years, you may be very curious about skin brightening products. These creams also help to reduce age spots and scars, as well as to reduce the appearance of freckles.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to Look For In a Brightening Serum?<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"Serum\"Vitamin C<\/b><\/p>\n

Vitamin C<\/a> is one of the natural and the best brightening ingredients. Vitamin C is both a powerful protective antioxidant, but also works to decrease the production of tyrosinase(this is an enzyme needed for melanin production).<\/span><\/p>\n

Alpha-Hydroxy Acids<\/b><\/p>\n

These acids help to remove discolored and dead cells and promote healthy and even-toned skin.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kojic Acid<\/b><\/p>\n

It is another amazing natural ingredient that helps in reducing brown spots by reducing melanin production in target areas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n

Shop a wide variety of skin brighteners<\/a> from Clovia. As all these products are made from pure and natural ingredients these skin brighteners possess no harm and can be an amazing and safe option to help with any unwanted spots or skin darkening. Mostly these products are safe to use but if you have sensitive skin talk with your doctor before using any of the skin brighteners. Try to do a patch test before applying it completely, in this way you know if it\u2019s good to go or not!<\/span>
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