Skin Lightening Regime(Month 2)
Skin Lightening Regime(Month 2)
Skin lightening agents range from mild to intense. Ideally, you should start with milder agents and switch to stronger ones to avoid any reaction on the skin.
We have created a series of 3 regimes starting from Month 1 to month 3. In the article, we are discussing the month two skin lightening regime. We strongly recommend completing Month 1 of the skin lightening regime before starting the regime given here.
What is it? Skin lightening regime Month 2
Who can use it? All skin types with Pigmentation
Sensitive skin: You can try only if your skin is calm for a long time. Avoid if your skin is irritated, burning, or itchy.
What next? After completing Month 2, you can begin Month 3 of the skin lightening regime if your skin permits.
MORNING REGIME![]()
Step 1 Face wash
The objective of washing is to clean the face without making it dry or oily. Based on your skin type, you can choose from the following:
Step 2: Skin Lightening cream
In month 2, we will start with skin-lightening agents like Azelaic acid in the morning. Here are a few suggestions:
- Paula’s Choice BOOST 10% Azelaic Acid Booster Gel is s a potent blend of azelaic acid, salicylic acid, and soothing plant-based derivatives.
- Minimalist 17% Azeclair Anti Acne Face Serum helps in skin lightening with the help of azelaic acid, lactic acid, and licorice extracts.
Step 3: Sunscreen
Your skin tends to get darker after exposure to the sun. Therefore, sunscreen is essential for preventing the darkening of your skin during sun exposure.
Sunscreen should be applied 30 minutes before stepping out—repeat thrice in case of prolonged sun exposure. Apply a teaspoon to the face and neck to achieve full SPF. Ideally, SPF 30 is enough. But we don’t apply thick layers of sunscreen. Therefore, an SPF of 50 is preferable. You can choose from this list of sunscreens; here are a few recommendations:
- Bioderma Pigmentbio SPF 50+ Daily Care Cream offers sun protection. It reduces pigmentation with the help of skin-lightening agents like Azelaic acid, niacinamide, Vitamin c, Licorice extracts, and Salicylic acid.
- La Roche Posay Anthelios Mineral One SPF 50+ sunscreen has skin-repairing and skin-lightening benefits.
You can put makeup on top of sunscreen if you wish to.
NIGHT REGIME:
Step 1 Face wash
The objective of washing is to clean the face without making it dry or oily. Based on your skin type, you can choose from the following:
Step 2: Skin Lightening cream
At night, we can use firmer skin-lightening agents like Hydroquinone, glycolic acid, mandelic acid, and lactic acid. We recommend using glycolic acid in the second month if your skin is not sensitive. Here are a few suggestions:
- Murad Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum reduces dark spots with proven skin-lightening agents like glycolic acid, tranexamic acid, resorcinol, Hexapeptide, and licorice.
- Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Solution is an alpha hydroxy formulation combining antioxidants, glycolic acid, and plant extract that lightens your skin and promotes even skin tone.
EAT MULTIVITAMIN DAILY
Many cases of pigmentation fail to respond because their diet is not balanced. We recommend eating multivitamins for three months to replenish the deficient stores and aid in skin rejuvenation from within. You can choose from this list of multivitamins.
Quick Comparison
| Skin Lightening Regime(Month 2) remove | Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant remove | Naturium Tranexamic Acid Treatment 5% remove | Fair & Lovely Advanced Multivitamin Cream remove | The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% Suspension remove | Mama Earth Tea Tree Face Mask remove | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Skin Lightening Regime(Month 2) remove | Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant remove | Naturium Tranexamic Acid Treatment 5% remove | Fair & Lovely Advanced Multivitamin Cream remove | The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% Suspension remove | Mama Earth Tea Tree Face Mask remove | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Description | Skin lightening agents range from mild to intense. Ideally, you should start with milder agents and switch to stronger ones to avoid any reaction on the skin. We have created a series of 3 regimes starting from Month 1 to month 3. In the article, we are discussing the month two skin lightening regime. We strongly recommend completing Month 1 of the skin lightening regime before starting the regime given here. What is it? Skin lightening regime Month 2 Who can use it? All skin types with Pigmentation Sensitive skin: You can try only if your skin is calm for a long time. Avoid if your skin is irritated, burning, or itchy. What next? After completing Month 2, you can begin Month 3 of the skin lightening regime if your skin permits. | Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant is suitable for oily to combination skin types with acne and dark spots. We recommend using this product to exfoliate your skin once a week followed by a face pack or sheet mask. What is it? Face wash with salicylic acid and papain. It is a powder that gets activated in contact with water. Who can use it? Oily to combination skin types Sensitive skin: Might not suit super-sensitive skin | Tranexamic acid is a relatively new but most promising skin lightening agent that has been used both topically and orally. Naturium Tranexamic Acid Treatment 5% combine 4 major skin-lightening agents- Kojic acid, Arbutin, Tranexamic acid and Acetyl Glucosamine. In addition boatload of herbal actives that soothe and rejuvenate your skin. What is it? Skin lightening serum Who can use it? Any skin type prone to pigmentations Sensitive skin: Can try once the skin is calm | Fair & Lovely is a well-known beauty product that is commonly seen in TV ads and newspapers. Read further for a review of Fair & Lovely Advanced Multivitamin cream based on a scientific analysis of the ingredient list. What is it? Skin lightening cream Who can use it? Dry to normal skin type prone to tanning, dark patches and spots. Sensitive skin: Might not suit super-sensitive skin. Goodies: Niacinamide, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate (Vit C), Tocopherol (Vit E), Pyridoxine, Allantoin Not so good: Parabens, Fragrances | The Ordinary has many variants of Vitamin C serum that can be tried for sensitive skin to most robust and tough male skin. The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% Suspension is the best variant for tough skin of males. What is it? Viamin C 23 % serum Who can use it? All skin types for anti-ageing and skin brightening Sensitive skin: Big NO Goodies: L Ascorbic acid 23%, Hyaluronic acid 2% Key Benefits: [COUNTER_NUMBER id=7937] |
MamaEarth Tea Tree Face Mask is a milestone product when it comes to controlling acne. The blend of Tea tree oil and Salicylic acid controls excess oil secretion, and prevents pore clogging and acne growth.
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| Content | MORNING REGIME
Step 1 Face washThe objective of washing is to clean the face without making it dry or oily. Based on your skin type, you can choose from the following: Step 2: Skin Lightening creamIn month 2, we will start with skin-lightening agents like Azelaic acid in the morning. Here are a few suggestions:
Step 3: SunscreenYour skin tends to get darker after exposure to the sun. Therefore, sunscreen is essential for preventing the darkening of your skin during sun exposure. Sunscreen should be applied 30 minutes before stepping out—repeat thrice in case of prolonged sun exposure. Apply a teaspoon to the face and neck to achieve full SPF. Ideally, SPF 30 is enough. But we don’t apply thick layers of sunscreen. Therefore, an SPF of 50 is preferable. You can choose from this list of sunscreens; here are a few recommendations:
You can put makeup on top of sunscreen if you wish to. NIGHT REGIME:Step 1 Face washThe objective of washing is to clean the face without making it dry or oily. Based on your skin type, you can choose from the following: Step 2: Skin Lightening creamAt night, we can use firmer skin-lightening agents like Hydroquinone, glycolic acid, mandelic acid, and lactic acid. We recommend using glycolic acid in the second month if your skin is not sensitive. Here are a few suggestions:
EAT MULTIVITAMIN DAILYMany cases of pigmentation fail to respond because their diet is not balanced. We recommend eating multivitamins for three months to replenish the deficient stores and aid in skin rejuvenation from within. You can choose from this list of multivitamins. | BenefitsDermalogica Daily Microfoliant is a powder that gets activated on contact with water and aids in:
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How to use it?It is a powder that gets activated in contact with water. Take half-teaspoon of Daily Microfoliant on wet hands and create a creamy paste by rubbing hands together. Apply to the face in circular motions, avoiding the eye area. Massage gently for one minute, then rinse thoroughly. | Benefits:Skin lightening: We truly love the wholesome composition of this serum, as it combines 4 major skin lightening agents Koijic acid, Arbutin, Tranexamic acid and Acetyl Glucosamine. The best part is tranexamic acid has used in Therapeutic concentrations 5% and Kojic acid is encapsulated to allow penetration into your skin. Skin repairing: Skin under ongoing damage because of weather, lifestyle, UV rays. Anti-oxidants derived from rosemary, raspberry and Chinese mushroom in this serum reverse this damage. Soothes inflammation: Most cases of pigmentation have subtle inflammation as the cause of going dark. Tranexamic acid along with Allantoin and Ectoin have anti-inflammatory action.Side effects:The chance of reaction is rare, except in sensitive skin.How to use it?We recommend adding this serum in the morning regime so that you team it up with AHAs for better results. However, if your skin is sensitive then you can use it twice a day.
| Fair and Lovely cream benefitsFair and Lovely Multivitamin cream is truly a multi-vitamin cream with 4 vitamins, which are namely, Niacinamide, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate (Vit C), Tocopherol (Vit E) and Pyridoxine. Fair and Lovely cream might have the following benefits:
Fair and Lovely cream side effectsIt might feel greasy on oily skin. It might increase blackheads and whiteheads in oily acne-prone skin. Secondly, Fair and lovely might irritate sensitive skin. Therefore, caution use is recommended. | The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% Suspension benefitsIf your skin is rough and tough, and can tolerate strong ingredients (like retinol, glycolic acid), peels, toners etc. without getteing red or irritated, then you this product is for you. Anti-ageing: L-Ascorbic at 23 % concentration has potent anti-oxidant, skin-lightenung and anti-ageing. Males often looks for single product that can give them many benefits. This products is just the right one. Skin lightening: Vitamin C has a skin brightening and skin lightening action. Plumping effect: Hyaluronic acid 2% in mircrosphere help in hydrating plumping up your skin.The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% Suspension side effectsIf your skin is rough and tough, and can tolerate strong ingredients (like retinol, glycolic acid), peels, toners etc. without getteing red or irritated, then you this product is for you. The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% Suspension can cause irriation in non-senetive skin as well. It should not be first agent on your anti-ageing regime. Gradually build up with other agents and then try this one in delicate female skin. Do not use in senstive skin at all, even if it is calm.How to use it?The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% Suspension to be used at night. Always use sunscreen next morning and then wear your make up. The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% suspension has Pure L ascorbic acid at concentration of 23 % in powder form. This product might feel powdery on application and cause tingling. Do not rub it vigrously, just massage gently until it gets absorbed. If you gets redness, irriation, bumps or burning on using it for first time, then discontinue and shift to above 2 vesrions. If you feel tolerable burning sensation, then mix with a cream in 1:1 ratio initially. Gradually, reduce dilutions.
| Benefits:
Fights Acne and Pimples: Tea tree has antibacterial and anti inflammatory properties. It naturally fights acne causing bacteria. Also keeps the skin pores purified and clog-free. Salicylic acid keeps the skin pores congestion free. Thus reducing the occurrence of acne and pimples.
Keeps a check on excess oil production: The blend of Salicylic Acid, Kaolin and Bentonite control surplus oil production. This minimizes the large pore size and hence further acne growth.
Reduces post-acne blemishes: Salicylic acid exfoliates both at the surface and deeper levels. Thus reducing the appearance of acne scars.\
Relieves skin discomfort: Aloe Vera makes the skin soft and smooth by retaining the skin moisture. Chamomile Reticulata and allantoin has anti-inflammatory properties.
It soothes the skin and keeps it irritation-free.
Side effects
It has no side effects. A patch test is always recommended for sensitive skin people.
How to use it?Scrub or wash your face and pat dry. Put a thick layer of mask and relax until it dries up. Rinse off with water. Put on a lightweight moisturiser if your skin feels dry. |
