At some point in life, every woman desires to have radiant and clear skin.
This is the reason why some women choose to find solutions to their problems.
Skin bleaching and skin lightening are cosmetic procedures that embrace the use of chemicals to lighten ones skin.
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This is made possible by reducing ones melanin concentration to achieve the desired look.
Skin lightening procedures work magic by lowering down the melanin concentration.
Is bleaching the same as lightening?
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Skin lightening is the art of removing or fading out any unwanted blemishes by inhibiting the production of melanin.
Skin whitening is carried out to lighten discoloration and the skin tone, reduce pigmentation, and eliminate blemishes.
The procedure can be done without undergoing a medical procedure and just by the use of skincare products.
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You may be asking yourself why so?
Such creams, if not used as prescribed by an expert, could lead to fatal side effects.
How is skin lightening achieved?
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This is achieved through laser treatment and the use of skin bleaching creams.
Is bleaching dangerous?
This procedure that could cost you lots of money has its downside.
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These procedures are not a cheap affair if you choose to have a professional by your side.
The costs vary across different practitioners and the extent of your treatment.
She said that she was not content with her dark complexion, which made her land on her decision.
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Sorisha Naidoo before
In 2010, the former beauty queen endorsed Pure Perfect, a lightening cream.
Her pictures tell her story.
It is believed that she used a cream known as Carolight to change her shade.
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In a former interview, she revealed that for her, it was a personal choice.
Here is her before and after picture.
Despite criticism from the public, she remains strong about her decision.
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This practice is not quite welcome in most parts of the world.
She graduated from the University of Nairobi with a degree in Mass Communication in December 2014.
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In 2023, Ruth finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
She has worked for Briefly.co.za for five years now.
She specializes in topics like lifestyle, entertainment, travel, technology, and sports.
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