We’ve talked about the controversial ingredients in most skin “whitening” products, made popular in Asian markets. But a new survey finds these products are being sold over the counter in many department stores’ beauty sections in the US.
These new to the US market cosmetic products, which are available in department stores and beauty boutiques, don’t include strong (and potentially hazardous) ingredients to bleach the skin, like topical steroids. They also work without hydroquinone, a skin lightener that has been banned in some countries and can potentially lead to ocrinosis, or the transformation of the color of skin. Some of these potentially hazardous chemicals are found in their Asian market counterparts.
And they’re being marketed for all skin tones, to tackle everything from 20-somethings’ acne scars to the sunspots that tend to appear on skin as it ages.
So while these new products are labeled as “safe” we want to know, would you buy skin “lightening” products?
Is it 5 yet? No, okay we can wait a little longer!
Chances are, if you are like me, you’ve been waiting for that first sign of open-toe shoe day since October.
Monday morning! Although it might not feel like spring everywhere, here in Texas it sure does. This week marks the official release of our limited edition spring fragrance - Japanese Cherry Blossom.
