Debunking Truths and Myths About Skin Brightening That You May Not Know

Typically when you see products advertised as brightening, they are products that are formulated to minimise skin discoloration and provide a smooth and even skin tone.

To “brighten” in this case, is to make the skin more vibrant by providing hydration, eliminating dead skin cells, repairing the skin, and providing protection from daily environmental damage from the sun or pollution.

Generally speaking, you get a more youthful, healthier looking complexion with regular use of brightening products.

#2 Skin brightening vs skin whitening

Skin whitening on the other hand includes treatments that reduce the pigmentation of your skin to change its colour. Usually, whitening products can contain chemicals that can be potentially harmful to skin as it fundamentally alters the colour of your skin.

#3 You can improve skin by maintaining a healthy diet

We actually have some control over our skin by simply eating better and treating our bodies better.

Dehydration, inflammation, and lack of essential vitamins like vitamin C can affect the vibrancy of skin and lead to dull looking skin.

On top of drinking a sufficient amount of water every day, you can supplement your intake with fruits and vegetables with higher water content to hydrate skin cells from within.

#4 You need to apply products for a long time to get results

You may think that you need to invest heavily in skincare over a long period of time to achieve results but that’s not the case.

Products like Clinelle’s new WhitenUp range claim visibly brighter and even skin tone after first application when using the whole range. They also reduce pigmentation and dark spots in three days and guarantee 95% prevention and reduction of the appearance of dark spots and pigmentation.

Clinelle’s new WhitenUp formula

The new WhitenUp formula’s four key ingredients use natural extracts to make skin visibly brighter white protecting your skin. Here’s a breakdown of the four ingredients:

Triple Vitamin C+ Complex

A powerful blend of ingredients that provides brightening effect after one application to lighten skin tone and reduce dark spots.

5X Brightening Actions & AHA

Infused with 5 Natural extracts (Bilberry extract, Sugarcane extract, Sugar Maple extract, Orange Fruit extract, Lemon Fruit extract) and Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) helps to remove dead skin for a brighter skin complexion.

Rapid White Complex

Effective in reducing the appearance of scars and skin-renewal, while delivering a surge of hydration to our skin.

Pro-Vitamin B5

Protects skin barrier, improves skin elasticity and moisture retention.

The entire range works together to provide brighter skin by and for the uninitiated, here’s the recommended steps to take every day to achieve brighter skin:

Step 1: WhitenUp Brightening Cleanser

This is a non-drying facial gel cleanser that removes impurities effectively, lightens skin tone and reduces dark spots, and hydrates skin and provides a protective barrier.

The deep cleansing restores skin’s natural moisture giving you skin a layer of hydration and reduces signs of imperfection.

Step 2: WhitenUp Brightening Toner

The toner minimises pores, refines skin texture for enhanced clarity, while rejuvenating skin with natural nutrients.

The product also guarantees that your skin feels hydrated and refreshed after 1st application (provided you’re following all the steps).

Step 3: WhitenUp Brightening Spot Corrector Essence

Think of essences as highly potent nutrients for your skin—that’s why essence bottles are usually smaller as you don’t need to use a lot of it to achieve results.

The intense formulation reduces pigmentation, lightens dark spots and scars and fights against discoloration while improving skin tone.

Step 4: WhitenUp Brightening Serum/ Renewal AHA Essence

AHA, or Alpha-hydroxy-acid is a type of acid that is derived from sugarcane, milk or fruit that work as chemical exfoliators.

AHA's work by peeling away the dead skin cells on the skin's surface, revealing fresh new skin cells underneath. The serum naturally exfoliates skin while the Vitamin C rapid action helps to even out skin tone.

Step 5: WhitenUp Brightening Day Cream SPF27 and Night Cream

Use the day cream to provide protection from the sun while the night cream promotes repair and skin renewal during the night.

Use these products in concert twice a day to achieve visibly brighter skin with natural ingredients.

Clinelle’s products are 100% dermatologically tested, free from harmful ingredients and developed with natural key ingredients to deliver results. Safe products suitable for even the most sensitive skin.

You can read more about their commitment to natural ingredients at their website.

Give the new range a try at your nearest Watsons, Guardian, Aeon Wellness, and selected independent pharmacies for more promotions.