Q: Any whitening body lotions for sensitive skin?

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Devika Malhotra
Top Answer 5 years ago1 Like

Hi Sadhana,

The skin on the body also needs the same kind of care that we put our face through but many times we forget about our bodies. Just like the skin on your face, if you do not moisturize the body, it is more likely for the skin there to lose its natural elasticity and become saggy. Our skin is the biggest organ of the body and every organ needs enough water to function well. Have you thought about what would happen if one stopped applying body lotion? You will notice the skin feeling dry, tight, it will develop irritation and blotchiness in patches as the skin is rapidly losing its natural hydration needs. A skin white lotion does not just add water back into the top layers of the skin but also traps in the water that you already have in the body to protect it. 

Once the skin gets prone to dryness, it will start to show signs of damage like dark patches, age spots and more that can lead to darkening of the skin. You need to take a few important steps to brighten the skin on the body and a way to do that is by using a whitening body lotion. Whitening body lotions help to reduce the appearance of spots overtime and help you get an even skin tone. We, in all our minds, have seen many whitening body lotions being advertised but one should opt for one that is the best formula that suits their skin type and body concern.

Here are a few of the best skin white lotions available::

  1. Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Cream 
  2. Garnier Light extra Whitening Repairing Milk Body Lotion
  3. Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream For Dry/Sensitive Skin
  4. Nivea Soft Moisturizing Creme
  5. Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion

If you’re still unsure about these, why not try making your own skin whitening body lotion at home!

Below are two of the most effective skin whitening body lotions with the steps on how to make these skin whitening body lotion at home:

  • Mix 1 and a half cup of plain organic yogurt, 1 tsp of honey, 2 tbsp of lemon juice, 3-4 almonds and a pinch of turmeric in a large container. Keep mixing it till you achieve a cream-like consistency. Store it in an air-tight bottle or box and keep it in the refrigerator for upto a week. Here’s one of the best skin whitening body lotions you could get and ready for your use.
  • Melt a tablespoon of beeswax in a large and deep pan on low heat until it is a liquid. To this melted beeswax, add 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel, 1 tablespoon of green tea extract and lemon essential oil. Incorporate them together and store it in an airtight container. This skin white lotion can also be used on the face and is suited for nighttime application because of the thickness of the wax.
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula with Vitamin E CreamView Product
Cetaphil Moisturising CreamView Product
NIVEA Soft - Light Moisturising CreamView Product
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suhani makhija
Answered 5 years ago

We all fancy fair skin even though we don’t have it. This is a famous beauty ideal, especially among Asian countries that have been the reasons why certain beauty services like skin bleaching, body polishing, body bleach and many others have been developed and continue to be developed. These services help women and men get lighter looking skin.

However, not only do you have to visit a salon for these mentioned activities, they are also very expensive and contain harsh ingredients that could damage the sin as well. This is why many people instead want something that is doable, like a DIY at home, that is safe and easy to use on a daily basis. A very convenient option is to use whitening body lotions. This is a product you can apply directly on your skin after a shower without harsh ingredients. However, you must know that not all whitening body lotions are safe for use every single day. 

I will be mentioning the two most dangerous ingredients that you should look out for and avoid to help you identify a skin whitening body lotion or skin whitening body lotion that is safe to use:

  • Mercury: Beware of skin white lotions that have mercury in them as it can lead to undetected mercury poisoning that can cause fatal damage to the liver and could also cause pregnancy issues. 
  • Hydroquinone:Skin whitening body lotions prevent the process of tanning by stopping the production of melanin in the body. It doesn't allow the UV rays to enter the top layer of the skin that activate the melanocytes which produce melanin. If you have been prescribed a skin white lotion by a dermatologist that includes this ingredients it is okay as generally, all skin white lotions contain hydroquinone, which is a skin-lightening agent. It bleaches the skin, which can be helpful when treating different forms of hyperpigmentation if used in the right quantity and under a doctor’s supervision.
  • One of the safest and best whitening body lotion is made by Vaseline. It is safe to use on the skin and is light enough to not damage the skin. This brand has a cult following in most Asian countries in the world and many people place their trust in this particular, whether is it for their lotions, petroleum jelly and more, making it the king of whitening lotions in this category of skin whitening body lotions.
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