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Is Skin Brightening same as skin lightening and whitening?

They are not the same and I won't blame you if you think they are the same. People use the term interchangeably. As a skincare brand that focuses on treating hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone, it is important to explain the difference clearly.

We will start with Skin brightening.

1. Skin brightening
Skin Brightening gives your skin more radiance. Your skin tone stays intact but there will be a visible glow. So instead of your skin looking dull, there is this shine on your skin.

For example, if someone has dark marks from acne, sun damage, or inflammation, brightening ingredients can help fade those marks safely, so the skin returns to its natural, skin tone.

The goal of brightening is not to change your natural skin colour, but to help your skin look healthier, clearer, and more radiant.

Active ingredients we use in a product to achieve skin brightening are : Niacinamide, (vit B3) Vitamin C, Alpha Arbutin, Licorice extract, mulberry extract, bearberry extract, Glycolic Acid, Lactic acid etc.

2. Skin Lightening
Skin lightening generally refers to reducing the amount of pigment (melanin) in certain areas of the skin or, in some cases, the overall complexion.

Lightening products are often used to
Treat stubborn hyperpigmentation and
Reduce dark patches

While some lightening ingredients are used safely in dermatology, the term "lightening" usually implies making the skin lighter than it currently appears.

3.Skin whitening
Skin whitening is what it is. WHITENING.
When you try to change your entire skin tone. The goal of skin whitening is often to alter the skin's natural colour rather than simply correct uneven discolouration/ pigmentation.

When you hear people say, "buy thus if you want to go 3 to 7 shade lighter." Ehen, thst is whitening. Skin whitening involves the use of steriods, mercury and higher percentage of hydroquinone to suppress the production of melanin and completely alter the skin colour.

The result you want shows on your skin but the damage starts from within your organs because of the use of these harmful chemicals. Your skin varrier also suffers for it because your

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