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The Dangers Of Bleaching Cream. by Kealmin(m): 12:32pm On Nov 07, 2017
Bleaching cream are complexes of different chemicals which can cause damage and poor health management when not properly used. Dangers of bleached skin may be fatal. Harmful rays of the sun or genetics may cause dark spot or age spot(hyper-pigmentation). Sometimes the buyers may not be aware of the imposing dangers of bleaching the skin.


Some people used bleaching cream to reduce visibility of scars on their skin. Such people are advised to used a little portion on the affected part of the body. All skin bleaching cream contain high reactive chemicals that can endarger a person's health such as--
ARSENIC-Arsenic are chemical element which can combine with organic and inorganic substance. The element is found in groundwater and is very detrimental when swallowed. Inorganic arsenic can cause abdominal pain,destruction of red blood cells and death. There are other notorious features of this element yet it is one of the element use in bleaching creams. This element contains chemicals used in herbicide and pesticides. This chemical is very toxic and can leads to cancer,lungs disease,skin,bladder,liver and other terrible diseases.

ALPHA HYDROXY-Apha hydroxy acid are chemical compound that consist of carboxylic and hydroxy acid group. The acid is derive from Citric or lactic acid. Professional chemical peel use apha hydroxy compound which remove the top layer of the skin to reduce wrinkles and sun damage. Alpha hydroxyl is used in cosmetic industry for home exfoliating products such as body cream or lotions. Everybody skin has a different rate of reaction to alpha hydroxy creams. Some skin may become red at the surface and may start developing swelling due to the presence of glycolic acid. The skin may peel after some time but in some cases there might be a mild burning sensation or itching. Yet this dangerous chemical is still found in some bleaching creams and if not properly used, it may cause degeneration to the skin and other adverse conditions.

HYDROQUINONE-Hydroquinone is an aromatic organic compound. The compound has a positive and negative impact just like the above two. The compound is effective in reducing the formation of melanin and it is also very effective in hyperpigmentation. The compound is a potential ingredient of body lotion. A common effect associated with Hydroquinone is skin irritation and the dangerous chemical make the skin susceptible to sun burn. If you purchase any Hydroquinone cream, make sure to read the product label and other instructions written and make sure to adhere strictly to it to avoid damage skin. Research has shown Hydroquinone to have link with cancer, and the dangerous chemical has been banned in France.

Coconut oil is a better alternative to bleaching cream. please check out the benefit of coconut oil.

http://www.symponuity.com/2017/11/coconut-oil-better-alternative-to.html?m=1

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