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The Cosmetic Industry: Whitening Creams

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Whitening Creams Being fair and pretty is at the human nature, everyone loves to be beautiful, and enjoy from spectacular views; it does not matter this view is the nature or a face of a person, and there is no problem with this will. People who like to look young and beautiful tend to use anything that helps them to achieve this goal regardless of the risk of using these materials. Traders used this passion and have funded the cosmetic industry, which is among the highest income trades in the world these days. One of the most popular cosmetic products is whitening creams and face washes. These products are being used to lighten the dark skins, so that, they look prettier and younger. The companies which produce these creams spread the idea …show more content…

Needless to say that companies just worry about how to fill their pockets and do not concern about the consumers. Many famous black actors and singers like Rihanna and Michael Jackson tried to be whiter and brighter to be more …show more content…

These compounds have carcinogenic properties and long term use can cause lethal health concerns like skin cancer and liver damage, skin loses its ability to heal, intense irritation, uneven bleaching, and sever itchy rashes, dryness, and burning. Use of hydroquinone for periods longer than 3 months will cause darkening and thinning the skin. A negative effect known as the "Bleach Panda Effect" can be developed; it makes the skin around the eye thinner and darker that the patient looks like a panda. The study also found that hydroquinone caused worsening or the introduction of skin diseases. Moreover, skin whitening creams contain steroids which can block the pores and lead to the growth of new acne or pimples. Also, one of the more serious risks of continuous use of skin whitening creams is Mercury Poison. According to the WHO, mercury poisoning can cause Kidney damage, Skin rashes, Skin discoloration and scarring, Reduction in skin's resistance to bacterial and fungal infections, Anxiety, depression or psychosis and peripheral neuropathy (damage of peripheral nerves), and Nephrotic syndrome (a condition marked by high levels of protein in urine) (Tabod,

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