How to Bleach Your Skin Safely: Pros and Cons Explained

Some bleaching face packs for your skin are given below which are made from natural ingredients. You can use them comfortably while sitting at home.

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There are many benefits of bleaching the skin and some of them are as follows -

Bleach brightens the skin -

Bleach brightens the skin and also reduces the melanin level and makes the skin tone fair. After using bleach, the problem of tan disappears completely. Apart from this, the dirt also gets removed completely with the daily use of bleach. You all know that the effect of bleach sometimes lasts only for some time. Therefore, apply bleach every 15 days or daily. 

Bleach makes the skin fair -
Bleaching has a good effect on the skin. This makes the skin look fair and shiny. After bleaching, the face and skin start looking very bright, fresh and young. By using bleach daily, a glow starts coming on the lifeless skin. So to make the skin fair, it is important that you use bleach daily. 

Bleach removes stains -
If the problem of stains, spots and pigmentation is very visible on the skin, then definitely use bleach to clean them. Bleach has properties to remove stains, spots and pigmentation from the skin. Bleach helps in cleaning impurities and melanin from the pores and cells of the skin. By using bleach on the skin daily, tanning gets completely cleared. Due to this, bleaching properties are also included in some face washes and creams. 

Bleach improves skin tone (texture) -
After bleaching the skin, the skin tone starts looking very young and beautiful. Also, bleach makes the skin soft and supple. By bleaching the skin daily, dead cells, blackheads and whiteheads are also easily cleared. 

The effect of bleach lasts for a long time -
Bleach is a very easy remedy for the skin. Also, this skin treatment lasts for a long time. It keeps the skin healthy in an effective way as compared to other processes. There are some other treatments for the skin like laser, chemical peeling etc. But bleaching is a very easy process which is used a lot.

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Bleaching is a process that helps in giving a new glow to your skin hair by matching your complexion. However, there can be some disadvantages of chemical bleaching, which are given below -

• The use of bleach can cause black spots on the skin.
• The problem of skin cancer can start due to the use of bleach.
• Acne starts increasing after its use.
• Sometimes swelling starts appearing on the skin due to bleach.
• The skin starts becoming thin due to the use of bleach.
• You may have cataract problems due to the effect of bleach.
• Bleaching increases your appetite and thus your weight increases.
• Continuous bleaching may cause osteoporosis.
• Using high amounts of mercury in bleach cream can damage your kidneys and can also have a negative effect on your brain.
• This can lead to mental illness.
• Asthma problems can start.
• Your liver can also get damaged.
• Also, you can see some of these effects only then. And some effects can also be seen intermittently if you keep using bleach for a long time.

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What to do before and after bleach and what precautions to keep in mind, all these important things are as follows -

Buy the right product from the shop for correct bleaching -
When buying bleaching cream, make sure that the bleach is specifically for the skin. While buying bleach, also keep in mind that the bleach should be according to your skin type like oily, dry and combination. Also, the bleach should not contain any chemical that harms your skin. 

Before applying bleach, do a patch test on the skin once -
Before using the product, apply a small amount of bleach on your elbow. Then leave it like this for a few hours. If your skin itches or develops rashes after applying the product, do not apply it on your face at all. This means that your skin is too sensitive to come in contact with the chemical.

Follow the instructions written on the bleach container -
Follow the instructions written on the bleach container. Never add too much bleach or leave it on the skin for a long time in the urge to make it more fair. Because the effect of excess bleach can cause allergies on your skin. So always follow the instructions given on the container. 

Apply bleach properly -
When you apply bleach, do not go in front of the sun. Because the rays of the sun can make your skin red by mixing with the working of the bleach. You can also get rashes like this. Apart from this, also ensure that the bleach does not go into your eyes, nose and ears. If you have a problem with acne, do not bleach. This can increase your acne or cause any allergy.

If you are bleaching your skin for the first time, then first talk to a beautician. Ask them which brand of bleach will be right according to your skin type, which bleach is right for all skin, etc. If you are applying bleach for the first time, you can also ask them the method of applying bleach. 

Do not apply too much bleach on the skin -
Bleaching the skin is a great method as it hides the excess hair on the skin. But it will be better for you if you use it sparingly. Do not apply bleach more than once a month. Because it takes time for the hair on your skin to grow back to its previous form. During bleaching, if you ever feel that the skin is burning or itching (mild skin pulling is common), then wash the skin with water immediately. 

Precautions after use -
It is generally said that do not apply anything after bleaching the skin. So it is better if you apply bleach at night, so that there is no need to use any other product. Also, do not wash your skin with hot water for 6 to 8 hours after bleaching and go out in the sun only after 12 to 15 hours. 

Take care of your skin even after bleaching -
The chemicals present in bleach help in cleaning the pores and complexion of your skin. But sometimes bleach can cause hair growth on your skin. So, after applying a little bleach, definitely pay attention to it to see if any such problem is occurring. If you see hair growth, then do not use this product again.

Use more bleach where it is needed -
The hair around the lips is thicker than your face. So, start applying bleach from around the lips first. After applying it properly around the lips, then apply bleach on the entire face. Also, keep in mind that the hair on the forehead should also be covered properly in bleach, otherwise if it is missed, the black hair of this place will be visible separately on the entire face. Apart from this, apply bleach by avoiding eyebrows and eyes. 

Clean the bleach off the skin properly -
When the time of applying the bleach as per the instructions is over (usually not more than 10 or 15 minutes), first try cleaning a little bleach around the lips. If the hair in that area appears brown from black, it means that the bleaching process is over now. Then wet a cotton ball or soft cloth in water and then gently clean the bleach off the skin. After cleaning the bleach with cotton, wash the skin with water and then wash the skin again with a cleanser.

Post bleach care -
The work of whitening the skin does not end with the bleach only. To maintain the effect of the product, use a sunscreen cream between SPF 15 to 30 daily. Make sure to apply sunscreen even if you are at home. Make it a habit to apply sunscreen daily and this way you will be able to see the bleach on the skin for a long time.

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Bleach is a popular beauty procedure to lighten skin tone and bring glow to the face. To perform bleaching, first cleanse the face. Then mix the bleach cream and activator as directed. Apply the mixture evenly on the face, but be careful near the eyes, lips and nose. Keep it on the skin for 10-15 minutes (as directed) and then wash it off with cold water.

The benefits of bleach are that it lightens dark spots, tan and unwanted hair on the skin, making the face look clean and bright. It is effective for instant glow and is considered quite useful before special occasions. However, bleach can also have disadvantages. The chemicals present in it can cause skin irritation, itching or rashes, especially if the skin is sensitive. Frequent use can make the skin dry and weak. Therefore, do not do it more than once a month and always remember to do a patch test. Preferring natural alternatives can cause less damage to the skin.