As the name suggests, skin lightener lightens the skin colour. You can also use it to treat acne scars and age spots. You can find a skin lightener in creams, lotions, oil, sprays and other forms.

These products are used especially in some skin conditions after professional advice as they can cause certain side effects. They could harm the skin in many ways, if not used in the right proportion advised by the professional.

Some More Utilities

Skin lightener helps bleach and lighten the skin. It works by targeting the skin cells to decrease melanin. Melanin is made by melanocyte cells. Many skin lighteners contain hydroquinone, which can decrease melanocytes. Vitamin C, present in the product, decreases skin’s melanin levels.

Advantages 

• It helps treat age spots, freckles and acne scars.
• It can also be used in melasma
• Used to lighten up dark areas

Disadvantages  

• Can show some signs of numbness, tingling and dizziness.
• Causes dehydration and depression
• Causes confusion, muscle weakness, change in vision and many other

So, you found out the benefits and possible side effects of a skin lightener. Before applying, don’t mind consulting a dermatologist.