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Are there any skin products out there that makes your skin smoother, clearer and whiter?

I'm a 20 year old male of tan complexion and I was just wondering if there was a way to make my skin whiter. There is no critical reason to do so other than personal preference. If there are any good skin products out there like lotion, cream, or etc. then let me know.

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  • 5 years ago
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    The whitest your skin will ever get, is the color of your palm or your upper thighs.

    Number one rule: stay out of the sun. Julianne Moore is one of those, who like to protect her skin from AGING. She walks in the shade. I grow up in Asia for 13 years, so I was dark, but it took more than 13 years to the color I have now. My neighbor only do errands after the sun had gone down.

    Best sunscreen: wear dark, thicker clothing, floppy hat,, or sun clothing embedded with UPF 50, or umbrella (which protects you up to 80% of the UV rays that cause sun damage penetrate clouds, according to the EPA).. They were invented to protect us from the elements. Your hair suffers also, so cover your hair before leaving the house. Use hats, scarves, bandanas or umbrella to protect your hair from harmful rays.

    RE SKIN LIGHTENING:

    The FDA have banned 23 more whitening products.

    The reason cited for the proposed ban is that studies in rodents show "some evidence" that hydroquinone may act as a carcinogen or cancer-causing chemical, although its cancer-causing properties have yet to be proved in humans. Hydroquinone also has been linked with the medical condition known as ochronosis in which the skin becomes dark and thick. Dome-shaped yellowish spots and grayish-brown spots also are observed in ochronosis among black women and men in South Africa, Britain, and the U.S. Ochronosis has been observed in conjunction with hydroquinone use even in persons who have used hydroquinone-containing cosmetics for a short time. Some studies also report abnormal function of the adrenal glands and high levels of mercury in people who have used hydroquinone-containing cosmetics. For these reasons, hydroquinone has already been banned in Japan, the European Union, and Australia. Including BB creams.

    Any skin-lightening products containing hydroquinone would be considered new drugs, according to the proposed FDA regulations. The products would require FDA approval before being sold to the public and would only be available with a doctor's prescription.

    Skin Creams, Gels, Soaps and Lotions Marketed as Skin Lighteners and Anti-aging Treatments: May Contain the Toxic Metal, Mercury.

    Example: “So i used this kojic soap and it really lightens my face to the point that it doesnt match in my neck.. please help me :( Ill die in humiliation! ;( How to get my skin back? Or is there a darkening soap? Hehe. Pleaseee. How can i darken my face :((“

  • 5 years ago

    yes ofcourse many of the skin creams are available online at mydrugpill like retin a cream, differin gel in multiple strength for smoother, whiter and clearer skin

  • 5 years ago

    You could get a tinted moisturizer, but it would just look uneven from the rest of your skin.

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