FAAD Board Certified DermatologistFAAD Board Certified DermatologistExpert AnswerWhile there are many over the counter and prescription options available such as retinol, azelaic acid, niacinamide and more, there may be a few things in your kitchen cabinet that might help achieve lighter skin including turmericwhich can be taken orally to help prevent darkening of the skin or applied topically to brighten it over time and green teawhich can help prevent melanin stimulation due to the compound EGCG, reducing pigmentation
Glutathione: A vitamin for Skin Lightening and Whitening If youre like most of the people youve never heard of Glutathione then you must be missing something really necessary as Glutathione is the vitamin which plays an important role in preventing oxidative damage to the skin, also its been associated with skin lightening & whitening ability
This peak, however, disappears upon addition of GSH
Talk to your doctor and your pharmacist before you decide to add it into your daily routine, especially if youre pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication, or living with chronic conditions
