How bleaching creams destroy your skin

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

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

Most people do not see immediate consequences, but only when they stop using it 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, secondary skin infections will spread, melasma will spread and become deep and difficult to treat, skin atrophy, and severe skin aging will be difficult to recover. People with the disease will often suffer from irritant dermatitis or allergies.

Documents from the National Library of Medicine (NCBI) show that using corticosteroid creams without instructions can cause skin atrophy, leading to abnormal dilation of capillaries. 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 disease. However, this is the result of the skin becoming dependent on this substance. The skin will become rough, with 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 hyperpigmentation after using chemical bleaching and peeling products.

Skin contaminated with lead can darken quickly after stopping the use of bleaching creams, 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 several months for the patient to see improvements 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, often called 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 a smoother, whiter, and more youthful skin, Juli agreed to beautify herself at a beauty salon. But after using a cosmetic, she had a serious allergic reaction. Acne appeared all over her face. The painful, itchy feeling tormented her all day. Doctors later concluded that Juli would need 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", "whitening cream after one application", 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 the 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