How bleaching creams destroy the skin

The bleaching and peeling agents in these creams are extremely strong, causing the skin to burn, become red, itchy, and in more severe cases, cause dehydration, difficulty breathing, and in some cases, hospitalization.

Common signs of skin poisoning by bleaching creams are dryness and peeling, possibly accompanied by burning, red rash or bumps, and in some cases, itching. Some people may develop small pimples or patches all over the face.

Most people do not see immediate results, but only after stopping use for a long time do they see the problems clearly. The reason is that the skin has become dependent on these substances in the bleaching cream. With harmful ingredients, it will lead to various complications.

In case of severe skin poisoning due to corticosteroids, there may be burning, redness, and dilated veins under the skin. If not treated promptly, the skin will be infected with secondary infections, melasma will spread widely and deeply, making it difficult to treat, skin atrophy, and severe skin aging that is difficult to recover. People with the disease will often suffer from dermatitis or allergies.

Documents from the National Institutes of Health (NCBI) show that using corticosteroid creams without instructions can cause skin atrophy, leading to abnormal capillary dilation. This substance can cause degeneration of the sebaceous gland epithelium. When used long-term on the skin, you may experience acne-like skin conditions and mistakenly describe the symptoms of the disease. However, this is the result of the skin becoming dependent on this substance. The skin will become rough, pustules on a red base, and rashes. The condition will become more severe, with acne spreading all over the face if left untreated. Over the past decade, many warnings have been issued about the side effects and dangers of long-term corticosteroid use.

Image of victim with skin pigmentation after using chemical bleaching and peeling products.

Skin contaminated with lead can quickly darken after stopping using the bleaching cream, accompanied by symptoms such as headaches, weight loss, and weakness. Mercury penetrates the skin and is excreted through urine and sweat. Mercury poisoning has serious effects on the nervous system, causing fatigue, depression, dizziness, headaches, and even kidney damage.

The longer you use it, the more toxins accumulate in your body. Overuse can even cause skin cancer.

Meanwhile, the treatment of skin poisoning is often difficult due to the long treatment time. It usually takes a few months for the patient to see improvement in the skin. Therefore, some women often get discouraged quickly, do not listen to the doctor's advice and arbitrarily use other drugs or cosmetics. This makes the skin condition worse.

The case of famous beauty blogger Juli, commonly known as Bun Bun, was reported by the British magazine Dailymail to warn Asian women about the abuse of skin-whitening cosmetics. With the desire to have whiter, smoother, and more youthful skin, Juli agreed to beautify herself at a beauty salon. But after using a cosmetic product, she suffered a serious allergic reaction. Acne appeared all over her face. The painful, itchy feeling tormented her all day. Doctors later concluded that Juli would have to take several months to recover her skin. "I have been going to facial care for 10 years now and as a beauty blogger, I always try to use many different types of cosmetics, but this situation has never happened to me," Juli shared.

Therefore, to avoid the serious harm that whitening creams bring, women need to carefully research information before using any product. In particular, before advertisements such as "whitening cream", "cream applied once whitens immediately", you need to be alert, avoid being gullible and falling into a situation of losing money and getting sick. Skin whitening needs to follow the correct process, only toxic substances can make skin white quickly. Whitening creams are not only harmful to the skin but also affect health and spirit. When you have any skin problems, you need to see a doctor immediately to receive timely instructions.

According to VNE