Skin lightening cream, refers to any substance or mixture used for the purpose of lightening the skin color. It lightens the skin by inhibiting the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme used in synthesis of melanin, the dark skin pigment. This action does not bleach the existing skin pigment but stops the formation of new dark pigment. A significant proportion of individuals misuse these products thereby over lightening their skins.
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