Hope this article will find you in the best of your health. Today we will talk about a rather sensitive topic regarding skincare & that is Bleaching.

Bleaching your skin is a controversial subject and one that certainly raises many questions and concerns. Also referred to as skin whitening or skin lightening, skin bleaching involves using chemicals to lighten up the tone of the skin, or to bring about a more even and uniform complexion on people who may have uneven skin tones.

Whilst some chemicals will result in a lightening of the skin, the risks involved are concerning. Many of the chemicals that people use for this procedure are considered to be toxic, and can result in significant short and long term damage to the skin

Bleach only if you have one of these!

People who have birthmarks, moles or other hyper pigmentation conditions might consider bleaching as an option to return their skin to a more uniform tone.

My Belief

I always had this view that bleaching can result in burning of sensitive facial skin(I’ll still not recommend it if you have extremely sensitive skin).

Richfeel sent me their luxury gold bleach kit which emphasis on enhancing your skin with the properties of gold.

Creating beautiful and trustworthy skin products, Richfeel is a brand that is synonymous with trust and quality. So I gave in & thought of trying this product.

Ingredients

Aqua, emulsifying wax, hydrogen peroxide,light liquid paraffin, sodium stannate, ammonia bicarbonate, sodium silicate,gold, alow barbedensis leaf juice, phenoxyethanol.

How to use product

Wash your face with soap and cold water.Pat dry. Mix 2 spatulas of bleach cream with 2 pinches of activator powder. The approximate ratio of proportion should be 5 (cream): 1 (activator). Mix cream and activator till powder completely dissolves in cream. Use the spatula to apply the mixture on desired areas avoiding eye brows and around the eyes. Allow the mixture to remain on the skin for 10 – 15 minutes. Wash off with normal water.Pat dry. Apply post bleach gel and massage gently till it gets absorbed.

This retails for Rs 89/- & is available on Nykaa.com, Amazon & also on their official website.

Keep in mind!

Do a patch test before use, if you feel excess irritation, then you may be allergic and thus shall avoid further usage

 Do not use on inflamed skin. Do not apply soap for at least 5 hours after bleach.

In a nutshell

·        It restores elasticity in tissues, slows collagen depletion and prevents skin from sagging.

·        It stimulates cellular growth.

·        It fights fine lines, wrinkles and dull-looking skin.

·        It brightens skin tone and has antibacterial properties.

Awakening with Itika

When it comes to knowing how to bleach your skin, it’s a matter of selecting the right product for your needs, and importantly, being completely aware of the ingredients used in any product that you are considering. Whilst it is always important to see your dermatologist if you are thinking about trying a new skin care product to improve your skin tone, remove age spots, sun spots, and other blemishes – being self informed is also important.

Until next time,

Lots of love

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