Skin Lightening Creams Are Dangerous, Here's Why... Video.

Skin Lightening Creams Are Dangerous, Here's Why... Natural Cures
Many people suffer from spots on the skin, whether they are on the face or any other parts of the body, these spots end up affecting self-esteem and relationships with others. Spots can appear because of a melanin buildup, which happens in cases of pregnancy, genetics, hormonal factors, sun exposure, etc. Not to mention the many women who, unaware of the potential health risks, turn to products to lighten their skin. India, Asia, and Africa are places where women use creams to make their skins lighter. What many of them don't know is that some of the substances used in lightening creams may cause harm to the skin and even to the kidneys. That's what happened to a woman from Sri Lanka, whose wedding was nearby. With only two months until her wedding day, she decided to use a cream to lighten her skin before the big day. She expected her skin to be radiant, since she was feeling a little ugly at the moment. After using the cream for a week, her face started to discolor; however, it caused her skin to burn. She, was only 31 years old, got white rashes on her face, that turned into dark spots later. In California, a 47 year old woman showed some issues in her nervous system because of a skin lightener that had toxic mercury, known as methylmercury. According to the World Health Organization, 4 out of 10 women in Africa use products to lighten their skin. The biggest percentage is in Nigeria, with 8 out of 10 women. In India, it is 6 out of 10. And in China, 4 out of 10. According to experts, some of these lightening cosmetics are, actually, medical products. So, before using any product of this kind, you must talk to a dermatologist so that they can prescribe and monitor the treatment. If not, it can be very dangerous to your health. ---------------------------------------- For more information and references, check the article on our blog: https://ift.tt/2Xb2ty7 Disclaimer: The materials and the information contained on Natural Cures channel are provided for general and educational purposes only and do not constitute any legal, medical or other professional advice on any subject matter. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new diet or treatment and with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider.

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