Let’s get this straight: fair skin is a misconstrued idea of beauty. Your skin tone does not determine your beauty. However, spots, pigmentation, discoloration, age spots, and other skin issues can make your skin appear dull, dry, and dark. Skin lightening creams can work on these issues and make your skin healthy and glowing. We have compiled a list of the best skin lightening and brightening creams and gels on the market. Check it out!
1. Wow Fairness Cream
This fairness cream offers multiple benefits. It protects your skin from UVA and UVB rays, makes your age spots less visible, slows down the signs of aging, and gives you brighter skin. It has a unique formulation that is clinically proven and skin-friendly. The brand recommends doing a patch test before you start using it on your face.
Pros
- Contains saffron, mulberry, and licorice extracts
- Contains kojic acid
- Contains shea butter (for moisturization)
- Packaging (comes in an airless jar with pump technology)
- Contains SPF 20
- No parabens
- No sulfates
- No harmful chemicals
- No mineral oils
Cons
None
2. Himalaya Herbals Clear Complexion Whitening Day Cream
This whitening day cream by Himalaya Herbals claims to give your skin a radiant glow. It has a unique and non-greasy formula that is infused with herbal extracts. It keeps your skin hydrated, brightens your skin by reducing dark spots and pigmentation, and clears your skin gradually. It contains licorice extracts, which are natural skin brightening agents.
Pros
- Natural extracts
- Contains antioxidants
- Dermatologically tested
- Non-comedogenic
- No mineral oils
- No parabens
- Hypoallergenic
- No harmful chemicals
Cons
- May cause over sweating
- May make your skin greasy
