Skin whitening treatment is commonly prescribed by dermatologists to reduce abnormally high pigmentation in certain areas of a patient's skin such as moles and birthmarks. However it is also a popular option publically with many skin whitening products available over the counter and online. When considering skin whitening treatment on your own always be extremely careful to do effective research and make sure you know the risks involved. This is because there is some evidence to suggest that some of the active ingredients used in publically available skin-whitening products can be damaging to the skin.

Skin whitening treatment is the popular option for those who have areas of skin that have gotten darker than the rest of their skin. This could be caused by significant sun exposure which long term can cause the death of skin cells and increase in melanin production. The accumulation of dead cells and melanin in the surface of the hyper pigmented areas of skin is what causes brown spots and the yellowish complexion so often found. Other reasons for wanting to whiten the skin could be down to the liver spots which can accumulate on the hands and face as a sign of aging. Even though this is a completely natural sign of aging, some people would like to decrease this appearance on their skin if at all possible. Another reason to seek skin whitening treatment could be due to damage and scarring left by acne and blemishes. Skin whitening treatment could be used to cover up acne scarring in the same way as it covers up hyper pigmented skin.

The skin whitening treatment can help in balancing out your skin tone. But what treatment is out there? Most skin whiteners currently on the market contain ingredients (hydroquinone, ascorbic acid, kojic acid, arbutin, azealic acid, glycyrrhetinic acid (licorice extract)) that act as direct inhibitors of tyrosinase, the enzyme in the skin pigment cells (melanocytes) that make melanin.

Bleaching is considered to be an extremely efficient method for attaining a whiter skin tone while hydroquinone is the most powerful bleaching agent and most of the creams and lotions out there contain hydroquinone or steroids. However, these ingredients are extremely harmful for your body and can cause various deadly diseases such as thyroid problems, liver damage and leukaemia. Indeed, there are numerous health concerns to be aware of related to skin whitening treatment. Hydroquinone has been link to leukaemia in laboratory mice, and has been banned in the European Union. Many skin whiteners also contain trace amounts of mercury, which has been known to be toxic for many years. Laser and surgical treatments are generally considered to be the safest methods of skin whitening. However it is advisable to take up a natural treatment for displaying a perfect lighter appearance.
There are various other alternatives such as kojic acid, liquorice extract, Arbutin, and lactic acid that can be applied in your skin for lightening your complexion.

Meladerm is one such pigment reducing whitening cream that contains all these above ingredients. This treatment can inhibit the production of melanin in our body and thus help in skin whitening. It also contains no Hydroquinone, mercury or steroids.

Protection of your skin from UV rays is extremely important for attaining a clear balanced complexion and in the prevention of hyper pigmentation. You should apply a good quality sunscreen lotion with high SPF daily before stepping outside of your house.