Skin lightening can be a very safe and natural process which can help raise self-esteem and raise confidence in your own image. However, there are some products which contain a harmful and illegal substance which has been banned in many countries. These products should not be used on your skin as they can have devastating effects.

This substance is called 'hydroquinone'. Hydroquinone does lighten skin, however its strength is so powerful that it has been likened to bleach or paint-stripper. Products containing this substance are not only illegal, but they permanently damage skin and an leave you with destructive results. 

The BBC interviewed a young woman called Naysha from Northamptonshire, UK. Nayasha wished to lighten her skin and unknowingly bought a product containing hydroquinone. The substance burned and scarred her skin, leaving her with permanent damage,

"I wanted to lighten my skin. When I applied the cream, I had no idea what it would do to me.

"My skin became itchy. I had to scratch my face so hard.

"My face became two different colours. I stayed indoors, didn't want people to see me.

"I thought it would clear up, but it just got worse…"

Skin lightening must be done safely using reliable products tailored to repair and regenerate your skin. SkinAu's products do just that. SkinAu's Skin Whitening Pack contains herbal extracts, such as seaweed, which promotes skin's natural health whilst slowing down the skin's production of melanin. This gentle and safe skin treatment nourishes and nurtures your skin so that you can look your best and feel confident. Most importantly, SkinAu has never, and will never, use harmful or illegal substances in their products so you can rest-assured that your skin is in safe hands.