Skin Scare

Honestly, I have never bought any skin whitening creams, soaps, and other such things. I've always been content with my complexion, and I'm happy enough having smooth skin, regardless of color. Sure, I use lotion, cold cream, etc., but I've never been one to be on the lookout for whitening products.

I couldn't be more thankful for having that kind of mindset. Had I been addicted to getting white skin, I'd be freaking out right now! Studies show that skin-whitening agents contain Hydroquinone, which if used apart from treating darkened skin and hyperpigmentation, would give major health risks. These include nail discoloration and grey-blue bumps on sun-exposed skin. Worse complications include fish odor syndrome (wherein the patient's body emits an odor similar to that of a rotting fish) and of course, skin cancer.

Healthy skin does not mean white skin. As long as it's kept smooth and nourished, we're all good to go. It's very harmful to give self-treatment, especially since we don't exactly know the contents of the things we use to treat our skin. To get the nourished glow that we all want to achieve, it's always best to consult your dermatologist.

Skin whitening = skin poison?

s it true that some skin whiteners being sold in supermarkets and drugstores have poison in them? I read an online article about a chemical called hydroquinone that is used in some skin whiteners. Hydroquinone is like acid because it can burn your skin if you use it too often.

Some of the effects of hydroquinone are quite bothersome. In the United States, it is said that hydroquinone is “unsafe for use in products that left on the skin, but due to LAX ENFORCEMENT, directions for skin lightening products containing hydroquinone encourage frequent and consistent use on the skin.”

And worst of all, it can cause CANCER!

I think people have to be careful when using skin whiteners with hydroquinone. It’s just too dangerous. Read up first on references about it because the effects are serious.

This might help. This is the article I read.

Kilala nyo ba si Ester?

I remember seeing a commercial a couple of weeks ago while I was editing Unang Hirit. It was about Ester, a Filipina who wanted to become really white for her wedding. She went to different places to have herself bleached. They then showed Ester. She finally became white... coz she died. The ad was a public announcement from the Philippine Dermatological Society.

I liked the commercial. I remember laughing loudly in the office after seeing the commercial. That's what she got for wanting to be really white without even consulting real dermatologists. I just have a question... Why do most Filipinas want to become really really white? Why is it that most Filipinos think that white is beautiful? hmmm...

I'll try to look for the commercial and post it here.

Imma go out now! Yahoo!!! I miss my friends ;-P