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Skin Bleaching Pills and Cream
Skin Bleaching is one way of making existing hair less conspicuous - it is good for down, rather than for thick coarse hairs. Skin bleaching is the most commonly used method for hiding facial hair.
The only problem with skin bleaching cream is it causes irritation. This happens either when too much ammonia has been added to the system or when the bleach is kept on for long periods. The reaction usually subsides after a few hours. When the reaction is severe, a doctor's help should be sought.
A skin bleaching pill could also be used for skin bleaching.
Strong winter winds and scorching summer heat are enemies of complexion. Beauty conscious women feel concerned over the ravages of weather and seek timely help of beauticians. Skin Bleaching is useful in regaining the original complexion and helps in revitalizing the paleness of skin due to heat of dryness. Skin Bleaching also prevents growth of facial hair. Generally, threading or waxing is advised as a remedial measure for removal of unwanted facial hair. Waxing produces wrinkles and threading hardens the roots of hair. Skin Bleaching, on the other hand, colours the thin and fine hair and keeps the complexion fair by hiding these tiny hair.
Often, I get clients with problems created by defective skin bleaching at home. In an attempt to bleach their face themselves, they have disfigured themselves. Skin Bleaching requires an efficient knowledge of the ratio and proportion of the powder and other ingredients used in a skin bleaching cream or pill. Separate mixture is required for different persons. Disproportionate mixture of ingredients in skin bleaching cream can harm skin and may cause allergy to skin bleaching or may scorch the skin making it stained. It is, therefore, better to get a first skin bleaching once done by an expert beautician. Later on, after learning the technique, one may do it herself or himself. But, it is better to use test a little mixture on sensitive skin on lower side of the neck to test its effect. If there is mirror irritation, you should not worry. But if the burning is sharp, discontinue the use of that skin bleaching pill.
Deep cleansing must be done before bleaching the skin. Clean your face and neck by a wet cotton swab to remove all makeup. Eye makeup should be removed by soaking cotton wool swab in rose water. Now, apply skin bleaching cream (or paste or pill) on your face and neck with a brush or cotton wool swab. If there is mild burning sensation, go ahead without worrying about it, but if the pain is hard remove the skin bleaching cream (or paste) immediately. A test of five minutes duration is enough. Bleach neck also along with your face, otherwise there will be a marked difference in the colour of your face and neck. Avoid eyes and eyelashes. Cover eyes with cotton balls soaked in rose water to prevent the paste from flowing in. Do not bleach if you have pimples or acne. Allow the pack to remain on your face for ten minutes, then wash off. Dry the skin and apply cold cream on the face and neck massaging lightly. Use of a good astringent lotion can relieve minor burning sensation. Sometimes small red rashes may appear after the paste is washed off. However, this is not serious. So do not panic. These rashes will disappear of their own after a while.
Skin Moisturizers to moisturize your skin
Moisturizers are cosmetic products which to some extent provide a practical answer to problems of water loss from the skin. Though water is the missing ingredient, in dry skins, application of water alone is not the solution as this has only a temporary effect. Though oil is equally essential (it serves to hold water on to the skin surface), it alone also can't moisturize the skin.
Facial Moisturizers, therefore, combine both water and oil. This not only replaces some of the water lost from the skin, but more importantly prevents its loss to the surroundings. There are several moisturizing products available in the market. They all fall, basically, into 2 main types: oil-in-water emulsions and water-in-oil emulsions.
The oil-in-water moisturizers sometimes also contain substances called humectants which attract water from the surroundings, but this may have its own disadvantage because humectants may sometimes absorb too much water from the skin itself thereby increasing its dryness. A commonly used humectant is glycerine. Newer ingredients have been added to increase the effectiveness of this group of moisturizers, but still their effect remains temporary.
The second category of skin moisturizers comprise the newer water-in-oil emulsions. They are marketed generally as creams or lotions. Being oil-based products, these trap moisture in the skin by forming an absorbing film on the skin surface. This forms a barrier retarding water loss. Many of these products are also called antidehydrating creams.
How to choose your Moisturizer?
Choosing the moisturizer to suit your skin type is very very important The proportion of oil varies according to the type of skin for which the product is formulated. The label on the product generally states this - so do read the instructions carefully!
Generally speaking, products meant for well balanced normal skins are water-based, containing a little oil. Those designed for dry skins make up for the lack of oil on the skin, by adding oil to the skin. Humectants like glycerine and lactic acid, are also added to retain moisture. Sensitive skins also need moisturizers having a high oil content.
Moisturizers are, generally, not to be used on oily skins, because they can cause spots. But today safe synthetic chemicals are available these oil-free moisturizers do not contain any mineral oils, vegetable oils or animal fat, but contain either modified oils or other synthetic ingredients. So now you can enjoy the luxury of using such products, even if you have an oily skin. Use them on patches of dryness caused by excessive use of anti-pimple remedies, yet don 't use them too often or too liberally.
Now, newer light non-greasy creams and lotions are also available - these are as effective as the heavy, thick and greasy creams and are competitively priced. They are the best type to be worn under makeup, as they give a superb finish to the make-up.