Question 1

can shea butter lighten your skin?

Accepted Answer

No: I do not think there is any evidence to show that shea butter lightens the skin.

Question 2

can shea butter be used to lighten skin?

Accepted Answer

No: You should see a dermatologist or aesthetic doctor to place you on skin lighteners or a hydroquinone based product to cause skin lightening.

Question 3

shea butter for skin lightening, does this work?

Accepted Answer

Shea butter: There is no evidence to suggest that it does.  There are several topical creams that do have evidence, hydroquinone being the best.  Kojic acid and licorice have also shown some evidence that they can produce lightening on the skin.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: skin lightening?

Accepted Answer

Skin lightening: This term is often used to reduce hyperpigmentation or darkening of the skin. Topical creams can be used such as prescription strength hydroquinone and tretinoin. See your dermatologist for further details.

Question 5

are there any good skin lightening to use on my whole body?

Accepted Answer

If you want to...: ...Lighten your skin tone cosmetically, a variety of otc skin lighteners are available. (avoid the foreign-made ones containing mercury, which are dangerous.) if you have vitiligo and you want to permanently bleach the skin that is not affected, benoquin (monobenzone) can be prescribed by a dermatologist.

Question 6

want my tan lines to go away. is there any stores with skin lightening products for your body?

Accepted Answer

Self tanner, time: Try using a self-tanner on the pale areas of skin to reduce the color difference. Prevent worsening by protecting all areas of your skin from the sun using protective clothing, seeking shade, and using broad spectrum sunblock on exposed skin. Bleaching creams are more hazardous than these solutions, and not recommended.

Question 7

what skin lightening creams are recommended?

Accepted Answer

Hydroquinone: Products containing hydroquinone (prescription strength) will bleach hyperpigmentation.

Question 8

is it bad for meto use skin lightening creams?

Accepted Answer

Skin lighteners: There area many different skin lighteners available. Have your skin evaluated by a board certified physician who can make the best recommendation for you,

Question 9

how should i use skin lightening soap and products?

Accepted Answer

1-2  TIMES DAILY: Use it 1-2 times daily.

Question 10

can skin lightening creams lighten the skin too much?

Accepted Answer

Ask Michael Jackson: Yes, they can.  We use a 4% hydroquinone at my practice, but a 20% like benoquin (monobenzone) can bleach you forever.  Over the counter products are typically ok.

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