Janiele Leandro
Jul 10, 2017 · 2 min read

The Best Natural Skin Whitening Ingredients

Although not everything synthetic is bad, when it comes to products to be used on the body, natural is always better. After all, you do not want to take such huge risks on your body and health. Chemical-based skin lightening products have only existed in the modern times, but people centuries ago have already been using natural skin whitening ingredients.

So instead of reaching for those creams with hydroquinone and even mercury, be warned that they may lead to many medical problems like kidney damage. So instead, you should reach out for the following natural ingredients.

1. Alpha Arbutin

While it is also synthetic, this white powder comes from natural sources like bearberry plants. It inhibits tyrosinase, which produces melanin in the skin.

2. Kojic Acid

This ingredient comes from the koji mushroom and is a by-product of rice wine and sake production. However, it might irritate your skin a bit so choose a cream that also has anti-inflammatory ingredients.

3. Embilica Extract

From the Indian gooseberry plant, it has been a part of traditional and natural remedies in India for a very long time. It has also been discovered to suppress melanin production and is labeled as a safe ingredient for de-pigmentation. Additionally, it is an antioxidant rich in Vitamin C and other antimicrobial capabilities. Natural moisture of the sun is also retained while skin is protected from stress and damage.

4. Liquorice Extract

This has been used by the ancient Chinese to treat a long list of skin issues. Not only does it stop the tyrosinase from producing melanin, it also can protect the skin from the harmful rays of the sun.

5. Giga White

This is quite common in newer skin lightening products as a replacement for hydroquinone. This ingredient is made of 7 Swiss plant extracts like peppermint and mallow plants.

6. White Mulberry

This and other mulberry plant species have been proven to stop melanogenesis (production of melanin) through controlling tyrosinase activity.

7. Vitamin C

Popular citrus fruits, like oranges and lemons, are well-known for being natural skin whitening ingredients perfect for do-it-yourself creams. More than keeping your skin firm through collagen fiber production, it is also a natural antioxidant that slows down melanocytes found in your skin’s outermost layers.

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This is list is helpful for those looking for a skin whitening product, allowing you to identify which ones have the most natural ingredients. Not only will you be able to protect your skin from unnecessary damage from harsh chemicals, you will also be able to achieve your goal of a lighter skin tone.

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