Whats the difference between.....

[Retro-Violet]

between products that are brighten the skin vs. ones that lighten the skin?

cause i see products for both, and im not sure if they pretty much do the same thing or if there's a difference.

 

[Kathy]

Originally Posted by Ohappydayes /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think that products that claim to "brighten" your skin are those that take the dull look off and make your skin look healthy and glow. While those that "lighten" are meant to fade dark spots (age spots, acne scars, sun spots, etc). Good answer!!!!! I agree! Brightening products are ones like Vitamin C serums and lightening are ones with Licorice or Hydroquinone.

 

[monniej]

Originally Posted by Ohappydayes /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think that products that claim to "brighten" your skin are those that take the dull look off and make your skin look healthy and glow. While those that "lighten" are meant to fade dark spots (age spots, acne scars, sun spots, etc).
I'll look around for a more definitive answer for you., but that's my impression.

sounds good to me!

 

[Nox]

I think brightening serums do not actually have the ingredients to inhibit tyrosinase production and conversion. Lightening lotions do.

 

[Leony]

Originally Posted by Ohappydayes /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think that products that claim to "brighten" your skin are those that take the dull look off and make your skin look healthy and glow. While those that "lighten" are meant to fade dark spots (age spots, acne scars, sun spots, etc).
I'll look around for a more definitive answer for you., but that's my impression.

Agree with Reesie's mom!

 

[biancazentena]

Originally Posted by Retro-Violet /img/forum/go_quote.gif between products that are brighten the skin vs. ones that lighten the skin?
cause i see products for both, and im not sure if they pretty much do the same thing or if there's a difference.

skin brightening is when you use a product that claims it will make your complexion glow and more lumious
skin lightening products are made help reduce sun damaged skin; (brownspots).. Brown spots can be found anywhere on my body.. a lot of asian and indian skins are prone to sun spots....thats why you need to wear an spf 30 or hiher everyday..

mineral bases sunscreens last alot longer towards blocking the suns harmful rays.