Turmeric as a skin brightener
Turmeric is an effective skin brightener that is safe to use, inexpensive and widely available.
Natural methods of skin lightening fall under four main categories
What are some of the natural methods of skin lightening?
Mercury is a dangerous skin lightening ingredient
A regularly updated list of toxic skin lightening creams, lotions and soaps reported to contain dangerous levels of mercury.
Signs and symptoms of mercury poisoning
Signs of mercury poisoning include emotional disturbances, fatigue, forgetfulness, and headaches.
As mercury affects the brain, behavior and personality can also change — with low self-confidence, depression, and timidity.
How to heal your skin from deep chemical damage from toxic creams
Quick fixes are unlikely to restore skin that’s been deeply damaged by long-term use of steroid-based and toxic creams with hydroquinone, monobenzone or mercury. Instead, try slow and restorative healing from the inside out along with natural healing oils.
Cheap and effective: Make your own Vitamin C serum or cream
Vitamin C breaks down in heat and sunlight, so it’s no wonder why some Vitamin C creams work less effectively than advertised, or not at all. If you want to use a Vitamin C cream on your skin, you’ll get the most value and efficacy by simply making it yourself.
Dishonest reviews and comments
I decided to write this article after my post on Pure Perfect Skin Lightening Cream received multiple fake comments.
What to do if you’ve been poisoned by mercury from whitening creams
While it can be a long process, it’s possible to remove mercury from your body. Garlic, cilantro and ginger can help to move mercury out of cells.