1st Global Medical

The problem with aging is that generally it can show on our face in the manner of wrinkles and lines, age spots and minor discoloration of the skin. .   And while most are going to risk cancer by applying beauty treatments that have hydroquinone, there could possibly be a more all-natural option to get more desirable skin without resorting to questionable considerations.  In reality, there are some that believe that some of “tools” in nature’s toolbox can be as equally beneficial at wiping away liver and sun spots, freckling, and lines as hydroquinone….. In fact nature

The newest skin whitener on the scene is Kojic Acid, available in creams, lotions or soaps

Kojic acid is derived from a mushroom found in eastern asia and was first discovered in two decades ago.   It is highly popular in the east, a place that takes fair, white skin seriously. .   So what is it that makes kojic acid a good option for whitening the skin and improving your skin tone?   Truth be told, just like other popular skin creams, kojic acid has things in it that help to inhibit melanin, the chemical responsible for tanning. .    Tyrosinase is actually what it interferes with, which is a chemical that catalyzes with melanin and is responsible with its ability to creat pigment and skin tone.   The result?  Whiter, fairer skin .   While good alone, it is best when combined with other natural skin whiteners such as glycolic acid .   Kojic acid soap can be used daily like any other soap and usually is mixed with papaya for a fresh, clean smelling scent.
Although it can be used safely daily, just like any soaps, they will dry the skin and there are some other ingredients that shouldn’t be mixed with it, such as salicylic acid .  Additionally, it should be tested on the skin before use to make sure adverse conditions don’t occur.
Another good natural skin product is salicylic acid cream. It is widely used for the treatment of acne and can help even out facial skin .   Salicylic, in its concentrated form, is considered to be very powerful treating acne issues .  Additionally, salicylic acid can also be found in products that treat warts .
For beauty, a salicylic acid cream works because it naturally exfoliates the skin . Unlike other hydroxies, this acid is in a class all to itself .   The difference is in its make-up.  Acids like kojic acid can only penetrate the skin’s surface so much.  Salicylic acid, in contrast can get deeply into pores, pulling the dead skin away and revealing the newer, more youthful looking skin . It is considered safe to use on a daily basis but you should test it before applying.  Plus, since it is primarily used for exfoliation, understand that it will dry the skin quicker and for beauty, the better route to go would be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly .
The final natural skin product I will discuss is glycolic acid .  It is a natural exfoliator, just like salicylic acid .  Things like a glycolic acid peel or cleanser is great for the skin because it stimulates collagen growth, the chief component to new skin growth.
A glycolic acid peel works best to reverse sun damage, treating brown, uneven spots on your skin naturally but can also be used to diminish freckles and the wrinkles and fine lines associated from overexposure to the sun.
In addition to this, glycolic acid works a lot like salicylic acid in that it is good for treating acne. .  It works because it helps to shrink pores, giving the skin a healthy flawless glow and unclog pores associated with blackheads.    Purplish, painful acne will start to dissipate with each and ever face peel.