Groin whitening creams are made up of ingredients that help reduce and combat blemishes on the skin, such as hydroquinone and vitamin C, for example, they can be found in creams, ointments, lotions or gels or associated with other products, such as chemical exfoliants, providing cell renewal and skin whitening.
Dark spots in the groin appear due to an increased production of melanin in the skin, which is generally the result of some factors, such as constant friction between the legs, wearing tighter clothes, hormonal changes, using razors for hair removal, folliculitis and unprotected sun exposure. Learn about other causes of spots in the groin.
Whitening creams should be used under medical advice, as some ingredients can cause allergies or skin irritation.
Main ingredients
Some of the ingredients that can be used to lighten the groin are:
1. Hydroquinone
Hydroquinone is a potent substance, widely used to treat changes in skin pigmentation, which can be caused by inflammatory processes, excess sun exposure, hormonal changes, as is the case with melasma, for example.
Some examples of creams with hydroquinone in their composition are Solaquin, Clariderm, Claquinone, Vitacid Plus or Hormoskin, for example, which in some formulations is associated with other active substances. Furthermore, hydroquinone can also be handled in pharmacies.
It is very important to be careful when using hydroquinone, as it has a more intense action and can cause skin irritation. Understand how it works, how to use and care for hydroquinone.
2. Kojic acid
Kojic acid is a substance that acts by inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase, which results in a decrease in the production of melanin, which is responsible for skin pigmentation.
Some examples of products with kojic acid in their composition are Kojicol Plus, from Sesderma or Melani-D, from La Roche Posay.
Learn how to use kojic acid and main benefits
3. Niacinamide
Niacinamide or vitamin B3, has a skin lightening action, which helps to reduce brownish pigmentation in the groin, and also helps to stimulate the production of collagen and hydration.
4. Azelaic acid
Azelaic acid is a substance that is present in many beauty creams, due to its bactericidal and anti-inflammatory action, and is often indicated for the treatment of acne. Furthermore, it also has a depigmenting action and, for this reason, this product can also be used to lighten the groin area.
Some examples of products with azelaic acid in their composition are Melases, from Sesderma, or Azelan.
5. Vitamin C
Products with vitamin C also help to lighten the skin, in addition to having an antioxidant action, which fights free radicals, protecting against aging. See other treatments that help lighten the groin.
Some products with vitamin C in their composition are C-Vit from sesderma, Hyalu C from La Roche Posay or vitamin C serum from Vichy.
6. Retinoic acid
Also known as Tretinoin, it is an acid derived from vitamin A that acts deeply on the skin, helping to reduce blemishes, increase collagen production and rejuvenate the skin.
7. Glycolic acid
Glycolic acid is indicated to reduce blemishes, as it promotes cell renewal, resulting in the “elimination” of the most pigmented cells and promoting lightening of the region where the acid was applied, in addition to providing firmness, softness and providing uniformity in the tone of the skin. skin. Its use must be recommended by a dermatologist, as the products contain different concentrations of glycolic acid.
How to use
Creams to lighten the groin should be used daily, morning and evening or only at night, following the dermatologist’s instructions. During the day, it is very important to apply sunscreen to the area, before leaving home, if you want to expose your skin to the sun and avoid darkening your skin.
The results begin to be visible from the 2nd week of use, with the results improving throughout the treatment.
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