July
1,
2009
Expert Beauty Tips
Now more than ever, skin is IN! Is yours at its absolute best? With these Expert Beauty Tips, our pros have absolutely all of your skin concerns under control. Oily skin? Nothing to worry about. Facials? Easy! Getting your perfect skin is just around the corner.
- Sensitive Skin
- Damaged Skin
- Large Pores
- Redness
- Facial Hair
- Blackheads
- Wrinkle Prevention
- Wrinkles
- Under Eye Puffiness
- Acne
- Under-Eye Circles
- Blemishes
- Oily Skin
- Dry Lips
- Inflammation
- Brown Spots
- Stretch Marks
- Facials
- Freckles
- Eye Creams
- Too Many Products
- Sunburns
- Daily Sunscreen
- Acne Scars
- Chapped Lips
- Scaly Skin
- Dull Skin
- Skin Lightening
Skin Lightening
By Ying Chu
Q: What is your favorite skin-lightening cream? Is it safe to bleach hair on my face?
A: To even out your skin tone, look for ingredients like licorice root, vitamin C, kojic acid, or soy to inhibit pigment production. A good one to try is Black Opal Advanced Dual Complex Fade Gel ($11.95). For more severe or stubborn discoloration, consider seeing a dermatologist for a prescription skin lightener like Tri-Luma or Lustra. As for facial hair bleaching, it's safe so long as you use a product designed specifically for the face and do not leave the cream on longer than the instructions indicate. Always do a patch test first (preferably on an inconspicuous area, like behind your ear) to make sure you're not sensitive to the product.
A: To even out your skin tone, look for ingredients like licorice root, vitamin C, kojic acid, or soy to inhibit pigment production. A good one to try is Black Opal Advanced Dual Complex Fade Gel ($11.95). For more severe or stubborn discoloration, consider seeing a dermatologist for a prescription skin lightener like Tri-Luma or Lustra. As for facial hair bleaching, it's safe so long as you use a product designed specifically for the face and do not leave the cream on longer than the instructions indicate. Always do a patch test first (preferably on an inconspicuous area, like behind your ear) to make sure you're not sensitive to the product.
