- Skin Care Counselor

Q. Dear Skin Care Counselor,

I had used skin lighteners about ten years ago. This came from a treatment from a reputable clinic. Things started to go wrong, my skin had large white patches along the neck and around the mouth. They called it vitiligo. They also suggested I was doing something wrong, so with guilt and embarrassment, I tried seeking help from Chinese medicine, homeopathy camouflage makeup to home remedies (cucumber + lemon masks).

I am left with dark patches around my mouth and face, neck and eyes. In my recent research I have learnt hydroquinone reverses skin lightening and causes skin to go darker.

I feel outraged that I was not told of the possible adverse reaction although it was inevitable!

Please could you tell me if your products will help my skin and is it safe to use on the eyes? Thank you.

--Rehanna, UK

A. Dear Rehanna,

Thank you for bringing to us your concern.

Usage of products containing hydroquinone really does greater damage rather than solve our skin problems. Based on the experience of various individuals, during product usage or even after having stopped using the product, the skin suffers all the more from hyperpigmentation.

Hydroquinone and tretinoin kill the melanin (responsible for protecting the skin from the harmful rays of the sun) in our skin, and when the individual is exposed to sunlight, the remaining melanin tends to hyperpigment, causing darker brown spots and more skin discolorations.

Godiva Licorice Skin Whiteners contain Glabridin, a highly effective whitening agent that is proven to be mild and safe for use by all types of individuals. With no side-effects. It may even be used by those with sensitive skin, by pregnant mothers and by kids.

Glabridin, the whitening agent found in Licorice, suppresses the formation of melanin during sun exposure. Over time, the old layer of the pigmented skin is replaced by whiter, creamier skin.

Godiva Natural Skin Whiteners will help you regain your even skin tone by following the regimen given below:

1.  Cleanse skin with Godiva Licorice Whitening Soap.

2.  Thinly apply Godiva Fruit Acid Revitalizing Complex while avoiding the delicate eye area. The fruit acid works through a gentle micro-exfoliation process that sloughs away dead, dark and old skin cells to reveal a newer, creamier and smoother skin layer.

3.  Allow skin to absorb the fruit acid cream, and then thoroughly apply Godiva Licorice Whitening Cream on the face. 

You may also use the Licorice Cream to lighten the dark circles under your eyes.

Make it a habit to apply Godiva Green Tea Sunblock Cream with SPF 25 PA+++ daily, whether you are outdoors or not.

This would help protect you from the harmful UV rays of the sun that causes gradual skin darkening, sunburn or skin damage. Its zinc-oxide content provides broad-spectrum protection against the harmful UV rays of the sun. The green tea extract is known to be a great anti-oxidant. It is also a good skin anti-irritant, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory.

Godiva Skin Whiteners are being recognized and trusted by different individuals of different skin types, age and gender all around the globe! Do have confidence in using Godiva products for a faster skin whitening results less the side effects.

Yours truly,

Skin Care Counselor

! Skin Care Tips

Facial steaming

Steaming is an effective, inexpensive way to cleanse your skin. It is reputed to help the circulation in the skin tissues, which makes the skin look brighter.

Steaming is best for oily or acne-prone skin. It is not recommended for dry or sensitive skin that has high color or broken veins. People with normal to oily skin can steam once or twice a week. Those with dry skin should not steam for more than a week.

Do-it-yourself Steaming:

To steam your face at home, cleanse your face as you normally do. Then pour about a liter (2 pints) of boiled water into a bowl.

Lean over the bowl, keeping your face at least 8 inches away from the hot water. Drape a towel over your head and the bowl to enclose the rising steam. Stay like this for a maximum of five minutes.

Rinse your face with warm water, then dry gently. Apply a face mask or a moisturizer like Godiva Licorice Whitening Cream.

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