KNOW TRUTH ABOUT FAIRNESS CREAMS
1. Facts about skin colour
· First, our skin derives its colour from the cells in
the dermis and epidermis layers of the skin.
· Second, blood vessels provide a red or blue tint
depending on the level of oxygen.
· Third and the most important factor is the pigment
called melanin.
· This colour-giving pigment plays a crucial role in
protecting the skin from harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun.
· Greater the melanin content, darker the skin
tone.
· The level of melanin in the skin is genetically
determined.
2. The workings of the fairness
cream
· Most fairness creams hinder production of melanin.
· Many are in fact, mere sun blocks.
· Many of these fairness creams just offer protection
from sun exposure, which reduces excess melanin production.
· Most fairness creams do not disclose their contents, which
could cause potential damage to the skin in the long run.
· Worse, many of them do absolutely nothing they
promise.
3. What goes into these
fairness creams
· Fairness creams might contain chemicals like
hydroquinone, mercury and some other harmful steroids.
· Hydroquinone and mercury are both toxic and harmful
chemicals used in the production of hair dye.
· When these chemicals get exposed to ultra-violet rays
for long periods, they re-oxidise, causing patchy skin and premature aging.
· Hydroquinone solidifies collagen fibres, and this
damages the connective tissues and causes rough and spotty skin.
· Mercury can damage the nervous system, cause kidney
problems, organ failure and even hearing impairments.