What happens if you stop using lightening cream?

Overusing skin-bleaching products can cause irreversible damage, and the skin might not return to its original condition even after bleaching has stopped.

Do whitening creams have side effects?

When you use skin lightening creams properly — under the care of a dermatologist, the risk of having side effects is low. But it’s not safe to use them on your own, Katz warns.

How do I get my skin back to normal after bleaching?

Natural way to stop effects of bleaching

1. Aloe Vera. Aloe Vera is one of the home remedies that you can use to treat skin damaged by bleaching cream.
2. Potato peels. Potato peels have been used for ages to treat burnt skin.
3. Coconut milk.
4. Lavender oil.
5. Turmeric and yoghurt.

How long does it take to get your skin back after bleaching?

Recovery. It can take a 1 to 2 weeks for your skin to recover from laser skin lightening. You may want to take a few days off work until your skin’s appearance starts to improve. It is common for skin to be red and swollen for a few days afterwards, and it may be bruised or crusty for 1 to 2 weeks.

How can I reverse my skin bleaching naturally?

What does bleaching do to your face?

How skin bleaching works. Skin bleaching reduces the concentration or production of melanin in the skin. When you apply a skin bleaching product to the skin, such as hydroquinone, it decreases the number of melanocytes in your skin. This can result in lighter skin and a more even appearance to the skin.

How can I regain my original skin color?

1. Exfoliate regularly with a gentle scrub.
2. Moisturise well.
3. Eat foods rich in antioxidants like Vitamin C, daily.
4. Use a sunscreen (with SPF 30 and PA+++) every day, without fail.
5. Use a skin brightening face pack if you have an uneven skin tone.
6. Get a facial done at your salon every 20 to 30 days.

What destroys melanin?

Intense pulse light (IPL) is one such treatment, using pulses of light energy to target sunspots by heating and destroying the melanin, which removes the discolored spots. Q-switched ruby laser (QSRL). This uses a pulse of light to heat and dissolve the skin.