Lightening Dark Areas On Your Skin

If you need to lighten hyperpigmentation of the skin the first priority is to start with prevention by wearing sunscreen. I recommend wearing sunscreen 365 days a year. Most of the products that help are very harsh, Hydroquinone can cause organ toxicity. Hydroquinone higher than 1% in band in Europe. Five states in America band its use. In recent years companies have created healthier options. Dr. Obagi sold his previous skin care line centered around Hydroquinone (Obagi), and has created ZO Health offering safer lightening and brightening skin care options, although he still has physician only 4% Hydroquinone products. According to Kline’s report, sales for products addressing hyperpigmentation account for nearly one-quarter of total take-home product sales and grow faster than any other concern, including acne and aging, among others. Medical care providers are the main channel for hyperpigmentation products, accounting for over 70% of the total sales. The same channel ...