Yes, whitening creams can work to lighten skin.
Skin lightening creams, lotions, soaps, and powders contain chemicals designed to inhibit melanin production, the pigment responsible for skin color, in skin cells called melanocytes. These products work by reducing the appearance of dark spots through various mechanisms.
How Whitening Creams Work:
- Inhibiting Melanin Production: The primary function is to reduce the amount of melanin produced in the skin.
- Targeting Dark Spots: Different ingredients work in various ways to fade or lighten dark spots and uneven skin tone.
