The trend of applying bleaching cream in order to appear fairer has been in existence for a long time. This trend is more common among women, than in men. While some women claim that they use bleaching cream simply because they like the fair skin, others claim that they use these cosmetics in order to impress the men folk.

Generally, bleaching creams are hazardous to the skin. These are some of the side effects using them.

Bleaching creams lower the amount of melanin in the skin. Melanin is the pigment that gives the skins its colours. Majority of these bleaching cream contain mercury, hydroquinone, certain steroids and Vitamin A above two percent. These chemicals may cause major health hazards.
Prolonged use of bleaching creams can lead to premature aging of the skin.

A bleached skin risks suffering from skin cancer when exposed to the sun over a long period of time.

The steroids in some skin lighteners can increase the risk of infections, acne, skin thinning and cause poor wound healing. So think twice; if you ever have a sore or require a surgery, healing would become a big problem.

Hydroquinone can lead to untreatable skin discoloration (ochronosis)

Also, remember that bleaching cream cannot make your skin naturally fair. Your knuckles and elbows are spots that will remain perceptibly dark.

Are you contemplating buying a bleaching cream, or are you already using one?

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