Dark spots are among the skin’s worst nightmares. They pop up anywhere on your face and can come from sun exposure or even dried up acne. While there are lots of products that can help lighten your dark spots, these pesky spots usually respond to same ingredients.
Disclaimer: This is a list of whitening products available in the Philippines that are voted as the favorites of our readers. We do not endorse any of the products listed below.
Have you been jumping from one whitening product to another in order to achieve that luxurious complexion? Well, here is a list of the best whitening products in the Philippines which you can start stacking in your beauty arsenal:
DISCLAIMER: We do not endorse any of the products mentioned below. We are just listing down the results of our survey.
Do you ever wonder how you can achieve a fairer and more youthful-looking skin? If you want to look fabulous on your fair skin, it is best for you to invest on the best glutathione products in town.
Glutathione is one of the most popular whitening treatment choices in the country. A couple of years ago, it became well-known because of the claims of those who experienced skin whitening through it. Back then, it only comes in pill or capsule form. Now, glutathione is way beyond the form of a pill.
I've heard that Olay Natural White is now readily available here in the Philippines! Olay Natural White was available years ago on other side of the planet but not sold widely here. It is a very popularwhitening treatment products range. But now, I've seen the TV Ad and it means that it is now available at all leading drugstores and supermarkets!
Some experts say that it is better to use electric toothbrushes with your whitening treatment toothpastes. Some says that this is not really necessary.
Here are the reasons why you SHOULD use electric toothbrush when using whitening treatment pastes:
BBB or Better Business Bureau warns consumers about advertisements/sellers of teeth whitening products online. They say consumers must be aware of these especially those who are offering teeth whitening treatments for free trials. BBBs around America have received a number of complaints from consumers who thought they were signing up for a free trial of teeth whitening products but were repeatedly billed for products and services they didn't want.
William Truscott of Plainfield, IL fell victim to this scam:"I got an e-mail about free samples of a teeth whitening product. I printed the offer and it did not say anywhere that you had to sign up for monthly shipments. I got a bill for $70 and said-wait a minute-- and called them. They told me that I signed up for this. I had saved the ad and it does not say this anywhere. I said that I wanted credit for the samples. They stopped the shipments and the bills but I did not get credit."
Another victim, Ann Thoele of Elmhurst, IL said: "I ordered the free sample by phone for what was supposed to be $1.99. I was billed for around $78 that I never expected. I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau, the Attorney General and my credit card company. I really don't intend to pay."
Better Business Bureau has identified some of the companies that are behind these teeth whitening websites:
Advanced Wellness Research- the company's teeth whitening treatments are sold under the names of Max White, My Whitening, Gleaming White Smile .
Dazzle White, White Smile, Teeth Smile and Dazzle Smile- Complainants report being billed as much as $79 for the free trial and are charged for several other services-such as a weight loss program.
Ivory White- Other related companies include Ortho White and Bella Brite. Complainants say they were charged as much as $78 a month for their free trial.
BBB offers the following advice to consumers on purchasing teeth whitening products online:
Beware of supposed third-party endorsements. Be extremely cautious of any ad that links to a blog or Web site news articles. The blogs and supposed news articles were likely created by the company and are not the unbiased endorsement of real consumers or reporters.
Always read the fine print. Many Web sites offering a free trial of a teeth whitening product do not disclose the billing terms and conditions or do not have such details prominently displayed on their Web site. Before giving the company any credit or debit card information, review the Web site fully and be aware that free trials typically result in repeated billing.
Check the company out with your BBB first. Before signing up for any free trial, review the business' Reliability Report™ online at www.bbb.org to see if the BBB has identified issues with the company.
File a complaint with BBB if you feel you've been ripped off. Consumers who feel they are being deceived by a business selling teeth whitening products online can file a complaint with their BBB at www.bbb.org.
For more information on teeth whitening products, or online shopping go to www.bbb.org
Hakubi C is a very popular skin whitening product line from Japan. Hakubi C first came as an oral pill, which is taken as a supplement to have a whiter and spotless skin. It is a very effective skin whitening treatment which uses Vitamin C Devirative, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate and other essential ingredients. Now, SATO, the makers of Hakubi C pills sells Hakubi C in gel form. It is available in 20g tubes and sells for $39 (SGD). Available at Watson's Singapore. I hope it will be available here in the Philippines, soon.
Alabama court is blocking teeth-whitening product LightWhite's sale in hair salons. White Smile USA, the makers of LightWhite teeth whitening treatment is also the owner of Montgomery hair salon chain, Randall's. A Montgomery judge had ruled that the sale and application of LightWhite in a hair salon constituted the practice of dentistry. The state Supreme Court agreed in an unanimous decision Friday.
Teeth whitening gel is commonly made up of Carbamide Peroxide, or a combination of Hydrogen Peroxide and Urea. Teeth whitening gels are used to whiten teeth and get rid of yellow and greyish stains. Teeth whitening gels can be purchased over the counter or from your dentist for safe and exact use. In teeth whitening, teeth whitening gels range from 10% to 36% Carbamide Peroxide. Not all patients can use this kind of teeth whitening product, you'll need a dentist's opinion for best results. Ask your dentist about teeth whitening gel and whether it is suitable for you.
As I was researching for a good topic for this blog, I always find advertisements about whitening treatments, both for skin and teeth. I recently stumbled upon this ad about Kardashian Smile. Of course I'm familiar with the Kardashians, especially with Kim, so I turned out to be a bit interested so I clicked the ad. Then I found out about Idol White. I'm not really sure how to apply it since I never tried it. But Idol Smile Teeth Whitening Treatment looks like a pen, so I assume that it must be applied like a "bleach" pen for fabrics. Reviews claim that Idol White can give visible whiteness in a matter of minutes. But you can see your whitest white in as short as 6 days. Imagine, whiter teeth with no hassle in less than a week. Well, it's not for me to judge, because as I have said, I never tried the product. If you want to try this teeth whitening treatment yourself, you can have a free sample of Idol White if you visit this site.
I have been seeing this brand of oral glutathione supplement all over the internet, especially in Multiply, eBay and Sulit. PH338 Glutathione is a premium reduced glutathione from Japan. It is said to be the brand Filipino and Asian actors and actresses use as skin whitening treatment. PH338 is a 100-mg reduced glutathione tablet that should be taken 3 times a day with vitamin C supplement.
Improves pigmentation of the skin such as melasma, scars, improper chemical peel and post chicken pox.
It helps the skin look smoother and achieve even color.
Gives a rosy white glow
Delays aging
Detoxifies the liver
PH338 is well-known for its effectiveness. A lot of people swear in its effectiveness. Just take the PH338 regularly (3x a day for initial treatment and 1-2 tablets a day afterwards, for maintenance). PH338 is manufactured by Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd 5 Kandasurugadai 2-Chome Chiyoda-Ku 101-8311, Tokyo 101-8311. You may visit your dermatologist and ask more about PH338 Glutathione. Please do not just buy or use glutathione or any other supplement without consulting your doctor first.
Belo Essentials, a popular whitening treatment products label in the Philippines, has added Glutathione in its main ingredients. Glutathione is a known anti-oxidant with a skin whitening "side-effect". It is now widely used as a skin whitening treatment and comes in capsule (oral), IV (injectibles), soap and lotion. Belo Essentials have different skin whitening treatments. They have Belo Essentials body bar, facial wash, facial toner, night therapy whitening cream, day cream and more. You can find Belo Essentials products in leading drugstores, supermarkets and department stores nationwide. In other countries such as US, Canada and UK, you can order Belo Essentials online. Check out more of Belo Essentials whitening treatment products in their site.
Scope White Mint Splash Mouthwash is a mint-flavored mouthwash that doubles as ateeth whitening treatment. The product claims to remove surface stains with regular use. Remember, Scope White only removes surface stains like coffee, wine and food stains, it will not make your teeth whiter than your original tooth color. You must gargle Scope White Mouthwash for 60 seconds every time you use it. Use it after brushing your teeth. Like any other teeth whitening treatments, Scope White is not for kids...at least not for kids age 12 and below. Scope White comes in a child-proof bottle so you can be sure that your little ones will not do teeth whitening all by themselves. Try Scope White Mint Splash now and remove those teeth stains for a sparkling bright smile.
BB Cream is a skin care product that originated in Germany but became so popular in Asia, especially in Korea. BB Cream or Blemish Balm cream is a make up primer/tinted moisturizer that promises not only just evening out skin tone but also helps prevent acne, whiten skin and reverse ageing. BB creams come in different brands. TheFaceShop, Missha, Skin Food, L'egere White, and Beauty Credit are some of the popular brands of BB or Blemish Balm creams. All BB creams come with sunblock, and the BB cream with the lowest SPF content (I guess) is TheFaceShop's with SPF20. Some BB creams come in light shades and some in medium/dark shades. According to reviews that I've read, BB cream is not for those with very sensitive skin. Just choose the brand of BB (Blemish Balm) cream that is perfect for you. I know there is one BB cream product out there that you will be very happy to use!!!
Kose Sekkisei is a popular Japanese brand of skin care products. One of Kose Sekkisei's product is the Whitening Cream. The Kose Sekkisei Whitening Cream is an intensive whitening treatment that acts by controlling the production of melanin, the dark pigment of the skin. This whitening treatment cream contains Coix lacryma-jobi, Melothria and Angilica acutiloba and also contains Korean Ginseng and Cordyseps that enhance skin constitution.
Kose Sekkisei is not just a skin whitening treatment. Aside from whitening, it can also lessen the appearance of freckles, blemishes, heals sunburn, and prevents roughness and dryness of the skin. Like with any other whitening products, it is advisable to use sunblock or sunscreen when under this product.
The Rembrandt 2-Hour Whitening Kit was said to be a very effective home teeth whitening treatment. I know it will cost you 2 hours but it really shows acceptable results after this. Rembrandt 2-hour Whitening Kit contains 2 trays, and 8 ampules of bleaching solution (4 for each set) . Each ampule is applied and left on for 20 minutes each and then you'll give your teeth a rest for 10 minutes and then you'll apply the second one and so on. If you really want to have fast teeth whitening result and you don't want to wait for weeks or months, Rembrandt 2-Hour Whitening Kit is the best teeth whitening treatment for you.
If you have sensitive teeth, this whitening toothpaste from Sensodyne. The Sensodyne Pronamel Gentle Whitening Toothpaste is a teeth whitening treatment paste that's especially formulated for sensitive teeth.
Pros: This is really useful when you have very sensitive or impacted tooth. If you have a toothache and when it seemed that regular toothpaste or your regular whitening toothpaste is unbearable.
Cons: Unlike regular whitening toothpastes, Sensodyne Pronamel Gentle Whitening Toothpaste is non-abrasive so whitening can take longer time.
More and more people are using whitening toothpastes for their teeth whitening treatment. But they don't know that using "whitening toothpaste" will only remove surface stains on the teeth, and cannot actually give you a bright white smile. Whitening toothpastes are different from other whitening treatments for teeth such as bleaching. If you want to whiten your teeth, ask your dentist for special whitening treatment suitable for you. Usually after the bleaching process and you had that white smile you always wanted, that is the right time to use a whitening toothpaste. Whitening toothpaste can help maintain whiteness of teeth by keeping the surface free of stains.
Kojic Acid Soap: Can this really lighten the skin?
There is a new trend in whitening treatment, it is new for me, because I just heard about this skin whitening treatment product called Kojic Acid Soap. Kojic Acid Soap is not really the "latest", it was around years ago. But people were too hesitant to try this soap back then. In that time, when they hear the word "kojic acid", they were afraid, because for them, acid is acid. Kojic Acid is not very harsh on the skin as long as your skin is not super sensitive. It is a whitening treatment that was used in Japan years ago. See how fair Japanese people are? Kojic Acid is a by-product of malting rice, for use in the manufacturing of sake, the Japanese rice wine. Kojic Acid prevents skin discolorations such as freckles and melasma. Kojic Acid also has antibacterial and antifungal properties.
There are several brands of Kojic Acid Soaps available in the market today. Kojie San is known to be effective and one of the leading Kojic acid soap brand in the country. Kate Jones and Diana Stadler follow the lead. Some dealers have kojic acid soaps with no printed brand names on them. These products are just wrapped in clear plastic with "kojic acid soap" label sticked on them.
When using Kojic Acid soap as whitening treatment, make sure that you can tolerate the soap. You can test your skin for tolerance by using it for 3 times a week in the first week, then increasing the use gradually. Some use kojic acid soap once a day, and some up to twice daily. It is recommended to use kojic acid soap not more than once a day in the face. Remember to moisturize after using this soap as this can really dry up the skin. Don't forget to use sunscreen as Kojic Acid exfoliates the skin making it super sun-sensitive.
If you have tried this soap and wanted to discuss facts about Kojic Acid soap, please leave a comment below.
Whitening Treatments can be as easy as 1-2-3! Here are some do-it-yourself, home-prepared whitening treatments.
Nourishing and Bleaching Mask- Soak 1 tablespoon urad dal (black mung beans, black mongo beans) and 4 almonds in water overnight and then grind them into a paste. Apply this protein mask to your face, let it dry and wash it off after half an hour. You can do this twice a week.
Exfoliating Scrub- Nothing prepares the skin for a whitening treatment better than a great scrub. I use a teaspoon of brown sugar and a teaspoon of olive oil. Combine it to form a paste and use it as a face scrub. Rinse thoroughly. You can use used ground coffee as your body scrub. Just wet your body and gently rub in the coffee. You will instantly feel a smoother skin afterwards. Just don't forget to moisture after the bath.
For Elbow and Knees-Cut a lemon in half and rub on elbows and knees for approximately ten minutes. Lemon’s acids will gently break down the dark patches of skin so they may be washed away.
Face Whitening Treatment- Combine equal amounts of thick coconut milk (cream) and fresh pineapple juice. Make sure to wash your face before applying it. Apply it on your face with a cotton ball, leave it there for about 10 minutes, or until it dries up. Rinse.
Underarms and Neck Whitening Treatment- Using a juicer, extract juice from 1 lemon and 1 cucumber. Add a pinch of turmeric powder (you can buy it at grocery stores under the brands mcCormick or Fat and Slim). Apply on clean underarms and neck and let it dry about 10 minutes. Rinse it well with lukewarm water for turmeric is not very pleasant-smelling. Do this everyday until your skin lightened.
Homemade Skin Bleach/Bleaching Cream- I wouldn't advice this for those with sensitive skin. Some burning feeling can be experienced when using this concoction, and in some cases, minor skin burns are experienced. You can buy ingredients in Mercury drug stores or Hortaleza or HBC. You will need 2 teaspoons of anhydrous lanolin, 2 teaspoons of spermaceti, about 3 ounces of petroleum jelly, 1 tablespoon of 10volume hydrogen peroxide. Melt the first 3 ingredients over low heat. Let it cool. Mix peroxide well into the mixture. Apply to skin, but not on face. Leaving it there for at least 20 minutes. Rinse well. Apply it thrice a week.
Note: I've read that adding a little powdered milk can prevent skin from burning.
I have been seeing this brand of oral glutathione supplement all over the internet, especially in Multiply, eBay and Sulit. PH338 Glutathione is a premium reduced glutathione from Japan. It is said to be the brand Filipino and Asian actors and actresses use as skin whitening treatment. PH338 is a 100-mg reduced glutathione tablet that should be taken 3 times a day with vitamin C supplement.
