Are You Looking For a Safe Skin Whitening Product for a Brighter, Lighter Complexion?

by Linda Daniels
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Your medicine cabinet is probably full of liquids, creams, and powders designed to give your skin a more even appearance and hide imperfections. Unfortunately, even the best products don’t look natural. What if there was a way to get bright, smooth, peaches and cream skin for real? More and more, women are using skin lightening products to achieve long-lasting, natural-looking results. Let’s look a little closer at skin whitening products to find out why it’s so important to choose creams formulated with all-natural ingredients that are safe and effective.


There are numerous issues that can cause skin to become unevenly pigmented and dull. The major ones that can be addressed through the use of a skin lightening product are:

• Liver spots, sun spots, and age spots: They’re usually harmless, but these black, brown, and grey areas of pigmentation can destroy the appearance of once flawless skin. Flat and typically oval in shape, these blemishes can be as small as a freckle or more than a centimeter in diameter. These spots are most noticeable on fair skin, are unfortunately very common, and are mainly caused by sun exposure.
• Hyperpigmentation: When the body produces too much melanin, unsightly dark patches can appear on the skin, a problem known as hyperpigmentation. Sun exposure can cause or worsen this problem. Some medications, pregnancy, and certain medical conditions are also associated with hyperpigmentation.
• Melasma: This is a specific type of hyperpigmentation that often occurs during pregnancy. It is characterized by brown or tan patches that typically appear on the face.

Skin bleaching is one method that can be used to address the skin issues outlined above, and it’s also popular among women who simply desire a fairer, more luminous complexion. Anyone considering skin bleaching should be aware that some substances found in these types of products are associated with serious risks and side effects. Three ingredients in particular that should be avoided are hydroquinone, kojic acid and mercury. According to Dr. Bill Lloyd, M.D., a world renown doctor contributing expert on a variety of healthcare issues, “Hydroquinone has been on the cancer watch list for decades, both because of animal studies (rats given tons of hydroquinone to ingest) and retrospective health surveys that compared cancer risks by occupation/environmental exposure.” Over-the-counter hydroquinone products are banned in several countries, and those sold in the U.S. can contain only small concentrations of the substance. Kojic acid can be extremely irritating causing redness, itchiness, inflammation and tenderness. Skin can become sensitized with increased use. Products containing kojic acid should not be used with other skincare products containing salicylic acid, alpha hydroxy acid or retinol because the incidence and severity of adverse effects will be increased. Mercury, another ingredient found in some skin whitening products, can irritate the skin and damage the nervous system, brain, and kidneys. It also poses serious risks to unborn children.

As unsettling as the above information is, it shouldn’t cause you to swear off all skin lightening products. Instead, read ingredient lists carefully, and look for natural ingredients that are gentle and effective, such as:

• Gigawhite: Derived from botanicals, this all-natural complex has been shown to noticeably brighten skin with regular application. An in-vivo study also proved that using Gigawhite on a regular basis caused age spots to fade and shrink.
• Biowhite: Like Gigawhite, Biowhite is made from botanical extracts specially chosen for their skin whitening effects. These non-damaging and non-toxic ingredients – which include extracts of mulberry, saxifraga, and grape – have been shown through in-vivo tests to reduce skin pigmentation and boost luminosity.
• Sepiwhite: Sepiwhite is a molecule that works by “antagonizing” alpha-MSH and inhibiting tyrosinase. Tyrosinase is the essential enzyme in the formation of melanin by converting DOPA to DOPAquinone. Therefore, reducing its activity is a principal method of improving skin tone.
• Alpha Arbutin: Alpha Arbutin is a biosynthetic ingredient that blocks epidermal melanin biosynthesis by inhibiting enzymatic oxidation of Tyrosine and Dopa thereby reducing production of melanin or skin pigment.
• Hyaluronic acid: This potent moisturizer found in the body won’t lighten skin, but it's plumping, toning, and smoothing effects make it an ingredient you should look for when you’re shopping for a skin lightening product. Hyaluronic acid will help keep lily-white skin looking youthful and flawless.

Age spots, liver spots, sun spots, and other conditions that cause ugly dark patches or result in an overall irregular tone can make us feel older and less attractive. Skin lighteners are a great way to deal with these problems, but using some products containing hydroquinone and kojic acid simply isn’t worth the risk. To get that bright, radiant even skin tone effect you want without putting your health in jeopardy, choose products containing mild, plant-based ingredients that have been shown to work though clinical studies.

Due to the wide variety of skin lightening products being sold in department stores, pharmacies and on the internet, we scrutinized the most currently marketed skin bleaching lotions and looked at the most current research in order to assess which brightening products are most effective. The premier skin lightening products include quality ingredients that have the ability to lighten skin tone, reduce freckles, sun spots and liver spots, while promoting brighter and more radiant skin. A quality product will have the ability to promote skin clarity and improve skin's overall texture. As with all creams and lotions it is important to follow the directions for use to get maximal results.

5 Common Habits That Cost You Dearly

5 Common Habits That Cost You Dearly

TAKE A BREAK AND READ THIS!

5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp

sweet bites @ missy bonbon

 Did you know?

Missy BonBon is known for homemade gelatos, great selection of breads and even breakfast treats. Visit the place at the corner of Rosario Drive, Limketkai Center, Cagayan De Oro City.  It open at 7 am and closes @ 10pm daily.

Hungry?  or just hang out with friends....

Have a bite and relax at Missy Bonbon with different yummy flavors of ice cream you can choose from at a very affordable price. No need to worry about sugar and calories because in this place everything is nutritional and fresh. they also offer nutritional drinks, pastries, cakes, and even pasta. You can bring everybody including your lolo's and lola's, moms, dads even your yayas. Perfect not only for sunday gatherings but everyday of the week. 

A unique experience

I have been living for three years in Cagayan de Oro City and it's only now the I get to enjoy the breads that I really love. The taste of the bread is sweet and and the texture is soft and chewy. you'll be surprise how fresh they are. Everything is cooked and served in that place. and My most favorite is the bread with Blueberry filling. And believe it or not, as an illongga, I enjoy the sweetness of the bread. " Mahilig kasi kami sa maalat, and my dad loves bread and he always buys the ensaimada with cheese." Next time I'll bring him at the breadshop to taste the new bread in town.

 Next stop...GELATOS...what's the difference? all came from pure cow's milk , fresh fruits  and no preservatives...Now, where can you get that? of course, where else!!! only at Missy BonBon where they offer more than ten kinds to choose from. "the names are uniquely combined and the toppings are yum to the taste." I'm not a food critique but I know what a good food is when I see one and that is one fine Gelato...recommended to ALL AGES... I won't be surprised if my Lola would come to visitme here once I tell her that she can eat ice cream nah!!!....

Looking for a good breakfast?....After a long walk and stroll by the area why not relax at Missy Bonbon's veranda. get a copy of the newspaper and order at the breakfast menu. According to the Nutrition guide, Breakfast is the most important meal of the day... so don't skip instead eat here and they will cook everything in just 10 minutes. Experience the true way of morning delight.

 Henrick Yu together with his partners made a statement in Cagayan De Oro City. the idea is serve the best food in town and they did succeed. Not only the food tastes very good but even the ambiance is very warmth and relaxing. The people who are working in that place have high spirits and I can sense that they love what they do. 

 To Missy BonBon congratulations... I give you five stars *****.... JOB WELL DONE!!!!





Regards, 

Grace Abdon
Ayala Foundation 

The main causes of liver damage

The main causes of liver damage are:

1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late are main cause.

2. Not urinating in the morning.

3. Too much eating.

4. Skipping breakfast.

5. Consuming too much medication.

6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives, food coloring,
and artificial sweetener.

7. Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. As much as possible reduce cooking oil use when frying, which includes even the best cooking oils like olive oil. Do not consume fried foods when you are tired, except if the body is very fit.

8. Consuming raw (overly done) foods also add to the burden of
liver.
Veggies should be eaten raw or cooked 3-5 parts. Fried veggies should be finished in one sitting, do not store.

We should prevent this without necessarily spending more. We just have to adopt a good daily lifestyle and eating habits. Maintaining good eating habits and time condition are very important for our bodies to absorb and get rid of unnecessary chemicals according to "schedule."

BRAIN DAMAGING HABITS

BRAIN DAMAGING HABITS

1. No Breakfast
People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level.
This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.

2. Overeating
It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.

3. Smoking
It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.
4. High Sugar consumption
Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.
5. Air Pollution
The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.

6. Sleep Deprivation
Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells.
7. Head covered while sleeping
Sleeping with the head covered increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.

8. Working your brain during illness
Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.

9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts
Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.

10. Talking Rarely
Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain

Live Life Without Limits!

Live Life Without Limits!


The top five cancer-causing foods are:

1. Hot dogs
Because they are high in nitrates, the Cancer Prevention Coalition advises that children eat no more than 12 hot dogs a month. If you can't live without hot dogs, buy those made without sodium nitrate.

2. Processed meats and bacon
Also high in the same sodium nitrates found in hot dogs, bacon, and other processed meats raise the risk of heart disease. The saturated fat in bacon also contributes to cancer.

3. Doughnuts
Doughnuts are cancer-causing double trouble. First, they are made with white flour, sugar, and hydrogenated oils, then fried at high temperatures. Doughnuts, says Adams , may be the worst food you can possibly eat to raise your risk of cancer.

4. French fries
Like doughnuts, French fries are made with hydrogenated oils and then fried at high temperatures. They also contain cancer- causing acryl amides which occur during the frying process. They should be called cancer fries, not French fries, said Adams

5. Chips, crackers, and cookies
All are usually made with white flour and sugar. Even the ones whose labels claim to be free of trans-fats generally contain small amounts of trans-fats.