Tag: Hydroquinone

The Truth Behind Michael Jackson’s White Skin

. The truth behind Michael Jackson’s white skin is more complex than meets the eye

Something happened to Michael Jackson’s Skin between the “Thriller” and “Bad” Albums.  It changed from a chocolate brown color to an alabaster white over a period of about 5 years, which was apparently complete by 13 years.   The striking change was just one of many mysteries the singer/performer and ingenue was known for.  And, of […]

Skin Lightening and Skin Bleaching: The Difference, Part 2

Vitiligo is a depigmentation condition that results from autoimmunity. Monobenzone is a skin bleaching agent which can turn the residual dark spots white and provide uniform skin. Monobenzone treated skin from patients who do not have Vitiligo appear like Vitiligo lesions under the microscope suggesting the process Monobenzone uses to bleach skin is the same process that occurs in Vitiligo.

We continue our discussion of skin lightening and skin bleaching, the difference between the two. We begin by focusing our attention on the actual chemical agents found in products, perhaps some of them you are using or have used to understand what they do.  Some lighten skin.  Some bleach skin.  Often, the chemical structure dictates […]

Skin Lightening and Skin Bleaching: The Difference

Eurocentric beauty standards including White Skin, skin lightening and skin bleaching were imposed by the dominant culture on the cultures the oppressed including Black people. Even in Advertisements.

Skin lightening and Skin Bleaching are both terms to describe the voluntary process of decreasing darkness or increasing paleness in the color of one’s skin.  This is Part 1 of a multi part discussion and should include everything you need to know. The terms are used interchangeably, but they should not be.  The Difference between […]

Hydroquinone Skin Lightening Creams: Answers

Hydroquinone can cause darkening. This is called Ochronosis

Hydroquinone Skin Lightening Creams and Hyperpigmentation: What You Need to Know Hydroquinone is considered the “gold standard” for treatment of dark spots and other hyperpigmentation problems. It is present in a variety of nonprescription skin lightening creams and in skin lightening ointments and creams that require a doctor’s prescription. Hydroquinone can be found in a […]