BBB Warns Consumers Of Teeth Whitening Products Sold Online

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

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Hakubi C Gel Concentrated Treatment

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.

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Alabama Court Says No To LightWhite Teeth Whitening Products in Salons

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.

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Underarm Whitening Treatments

Are you wondering how you can whiten your armpits at home? Here are some tips on how to whiten your underarms in the comfort of your own home. You can use easy-to-find ingredients as underarm whitening treatments.

• Slice a lemon and rub it gently on your underarms just before you take a bath. Rinse well.
• Apply baking soda on your underarms after bath to increase whitening effect.
• Use coconut oil to keep your armpits moisturize thus, decreasing possible darkening caused by dryness.
• Do not use deodorant or antiperspirants that contain alcohol.
• Vitamin E oil can help in whitening underarm skin, too.
• Better to wax than to shave. Shaving can aggravate underarm skin darkening.
• Turmeric and lemon is a very good skin whitening treatment, you can also use this mixture on your underarms.
• Avoid wearing tight shirts that can irritate underarm skin.

For more underarm and skin whitening treatment tips, just visit this blog regularly.

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Teeth Whitening Gel

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.

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Using Dental Veneers To Whiten Teeth

Dental veneers is not a really a whitening treatment, but if you want to have an overall perfect white set of teeth, you can opt to have your teeth veneered. Dental Veneers or dental porcelain laminates are thin,custom-made shell of material that looks like a tooth. They are placed over the real tooth to enhance the appearance, fill gaps and to protect an already damaged tooth. Dental veneers can also be used to make your teeth appear whiter in lieu of teeth whitening treatments. For more information about dental veneers or other teeth whitening procedures, consult your dentist.

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Idol White Teeth Whitening (Feature)

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.

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Opalescence Take Home Whitening Gel (Feature)

Want to have whiter teeth in the convenience of your home? Here is the breakthrough product from Opalescence Tooth Whitening Systems. Opalescence Take Home Whitening Gel is a whitening treatment for home use. This is a safe teeth whitening treatment that you can only purchase from your dentist, who will supervise your treatment and dosage. Opalescence Take Home Whitening Gel is a customized way of whitening your teeth because it comes in forms of 10%, 10%PF, 15%PF, 20%PF, and 35%PF carbamide peroxide. It also comes with a customized bleaching tray which your dentist will provide for you. This is a factor contributing to the effectiveness of this teeth whitening treatment. Visit your dentist now, and ask him about Opalescence Take Home Whitening Gel.

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Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Desensitizing Polishing Paste (Feature)

Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Desensitizing Polishing Paste is a brand new addition to Colgate products. It has Colgate^® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ with Pro-Argin™ Technology uses amino acid, arginine and an insoluble calcium compound, calcium carbonate to treat and prevent sensitivity symptoms. It is a breakthrough treatment for patients with dentine hypersensitivity. Dentine Hypersensitivity is common to those undergoing whitening treatments. It can be used before or after any dental procedure such as professional cleaning and scaling.

Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Characteristics:

• Unique technology based on natural process of tubule occlusion
• Help block pain stimuli such as tactile, pressure and cold air
• Sensitivity treatment and gentle polishing in one step
• Easy and fast application with prophy cup

Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Benefits:

• Immediate and lasting sensitivity relief
• Immediate and lasting sensitivity relief that lasts 4 weeks after a single application
• Can be used for immediate sensitivity relief and removal of light stains.
• Fits into existing treatment routine. No new procedure or technique required.

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OnePure Halal Cosmetics Now Available

Halal, as we all know, is the product code that Muslims must use. Halal means "Lawful", therefore Halal means the product followed Muslim rules of not using alcohol, any form of pork and must slaughter animals according to Islamic procedures. OnePure Halal Cosmetic is relatively new. It was created by Layla Mandi, a Muslim Canadian make-up artist who knows what it is like to discover that there are alcohol and even pork oil on commercial cosmetics. OnePure Halal Cosmetics were made especially for Muslim women. OnePure Halal Cosmetics is now available in a pack that contains cleanser, toner, moisturizer and eye cream and retails for $125.

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PH338 Japan Premium Reduced Glutathione (Feature)

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.

Like any other Glutathione supplements, PH338 claims to give these following benefits:

• Noticeable White Glowing Skin
• 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.

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Lexli 30-Day Starter Kit (Feature)

Lexli 30-Day Starter Kit is a "sampler" kit that will let you try Lexli skin care products for 30 days, to know what product is right for you. All the Lexli products are aloe vera-based for the best skin care possible.

This travel-sized kit contains:

• Aloe-Based Cleansing Lotion (2 oz)
• Aloe-Based AloeGlyC® Renewing Exfoliant (0.50 oz)
• Aloe-Based Day Moisturizer with SPF 15 for Normal to Dry Skin (0.50 oz)
• Aloe-Based Tone and Balance (2 oz)
• Aloe-Based Night Moisturizer (0.5 oz)

Lexli 30-Day Starter Kit 4-step guide:

1. Cleanse.
2. Exfoliate.
3. Moisturize.
4. Protect

Lexli 30-Day Starter Kit retails for $80.

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Lexli Will Make Hollywood's Skin Red Carpet -Ready

On September 14's Think Pink Emmy Awards Style Lounge, Lexli will be giving away their most coveted skin care products to the red carpet event guests. Lexli, a line of aloe-based skin care formulated by a board-certified plastic surgeon and aloe researcher, is a platinum sponsor of the Think Pink Event. Lexli will present guests with full-size jars of AloeGlyC® Renewing Exfoliant. A daily exfoliant with a doctor-recommended pH level your skin will love. AloeGlyC is recognized for its ability to significantly improve health AND beauty of facial skin. Additionally, guests will receive a Lexli 30-day Starter Kit featuring products from Lexli's four-step skin care regimen.

Attending the Think Pink Emmy Awards Style Lounge will be the husband and wife founders of Lexli, Dr. Ahmed Abdullah and Dr. Kay Abdullah, and Lexli brand ambassador Jessica O'Dair.

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Belo Essentials Now Improved With Glutathione

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.

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Whitening Treatments by Godiva Skin Station

Godiva Skin Station is one of the leading skin clinics in the Philippines. Godiva Skin Station has facial, acne, body, IPL and whitening treatments. It also offers sclerotherapy, warts removal, and slimming treatments. Are you interested in skin whitening treatments Godiva Skin Station offers?

Godiva Skin Station will be happy to provide you these skin whitening treatments:

• Licorice Whitening Facial- a 90 minute facial with licorice cream and whitening mask. Includes soothing European facial massage, extraction and laser.

• Underarm Whitening Treatment- comes in 8 sessions plus free underarm diamond peel.

• Body Whitening Treatments-Soothing Swedish massage and lymphatic drainage are incorporated with Godiva’s signature whitening treatment resulting in more even skin tone (Back Whitening-90 minutes, Arms and Hands Whitening-90 minutes, Legs Whitening-90 minutes)

• Whitening Body Scrub with Massage-A rejuvenating body exfoliation incorporated with Godiva’s signature skin whitening ingredient ­ Licorice that brings back skin’s natural lightness and overall even skin tone. This is followed with a warm shower and an aromatherapy body massage with your own choice of aromatherapy oil for a truly relaxing and enjoyable experience.

• Whitening Body Massage-A soothing body massage that restores skin’s natural lightness and overall skin tone through the use of Godiva’s signature skin whitening ingredient ­ Licorice. Have your own choice of aromatherapy oil for a complete relaxation experience.

Godiva Skin Station has branches in Makati, Alabang, Fairview, Binondo, Greenhills, Ermita, Timog, Quezon Avenue, Bulacan, Pampanga, and Tagaytay.

If you want to have more info about the skin whitening treatments Godiva Skin Station gives, visit their site at www.godivaskinstation.com.

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Scope White Mint Splash Mouthwash (Feature)

Scope White Mint Splash Mouthwash is a mint-flavored mouthwash that doubles as a teeth 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.

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BB Cream: The Blemish Balm Asians Love

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!!!

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Nature's Gate Be Solective SPF 30 Sunscreen for Face (Feature)

Nature's Gate Be Solective SPF 30 Sunscreen for Face is a lightweight, non-greasy sunscreen that has SPF 30. Be Solective is formulated with Parsol 1789 to enhance the fight against premature aging. Also infused with Gatuline Age Defense, a complex derived from Walnuts, that helps promote younger, healthier-looking skin. Nature's Gate Be Solective SPF 30 Sunscreen for Face also has Aloe Vera, Cucumber and Olive extracts for that superior skin care you need. Apply this after everyday especially if you are using skin whitening treatments. $15.49 for a 3 oz. tube.

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Nature’s Gate Organics Advanced Care Whitening Toothpaste (Feature)

Nature’s Gate Organics Advanced Care Whitening Toothpaste naturally freshens, cleans and whitens your teeth. Unlike any other whitening toothpaste, Nature's Gate Organics is Paraben-free. Nature’s Gate Organics Advanced Care Whitening Toothpaste is made with certified organic botanical. 100% cruelty-free. Try this for optimum and organic teeth whitening!

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Cetaphil UVA/UVB Defense SPF 50 Facial Moisturizer for All Skin Types (Feature)

Cetaphil, the known gentlest facial cleanser, has come up with a new product. The Cetaphil UVA/UVB Defense SPF 50 Facial Moisturizer for All Skin Types. Cetaphil UVA/UVB Defense SPF 50 Facial Moisturizer for All Skin Types claims to nourish and hydrate your skin and will absolutely give your face optimum sun protection! It is really advisable to use sunblocks with spectrum this high especially when you are using whitening treatments.

More on Cetaphil UVA/UVB Defense SPF50 Moisturizer:

• UVA/UVB Defense.
• SPF 50.
• Every age. Every stage. Every day.
• Non-comedogenic.
• Non-greasy.
• Fragrance free.
• This light, non-greasy moisturizer nourishes and hydrates your skin while also protecting it from the sun's harmful rays.
• Broad spectrum sunscreen.
• Protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
• From the No. 1 dermatologist recommended brand.
• High sunburn protection.
• Absorbs the sun's rays within the UV spectrum.

If you want to try Cetaphil UVA/UVB Defense SPF 50 Facial Moisturizer for All Skin Types, it is available at Walgreens for $14.49.

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Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Daily Regenerating Moisture Cream (REVIEW)

I can say that Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Daily Regenerating Moisture Cream is an almost perfect moisturizer. I say almost perfect, because I believe that nothing is perfect. But Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Daily Regenerating Moisture Cream is 99.99% perfect!
According to Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Daily Regenerating Moisture Cream package label, it offers:

• Continuous surface-cell regeneration
• With lycopene, magnesium, vitamin C
• Reveals radiant, smooth, even-toned skin

And this is the most refreshing moisturizer that I used! It glides on easily and doesn't leave any sticky feel. Really! And to think that it's really HOT in my part of the world! Okay, the damn cream don't hold any SPF so just put a sunblock over it if you have to! Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Daily Regenerating Moisture Cream retails for about $12 in the US. It's really a good buy! Really, really affordable, quality moisturizer.

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Celeteque Advanced Anti-Wrinkle Facial Moisturizer

A new breakthrough from Celeteque claims to reduce 92% of fine lines and wrinkles in just 6 weeks! Celeteque recently launched Celeteque Advanced Anti-Wrinkle Facial Moisturizer. I still haven't tried it, but testers swear that Celeteque Advanced is really effective. Changes include fresher and smoother looking skin. Some claims that Celeteque's Advance Anti-Wrinkle moisturizer also removed bumps and white heads off her face. I guess it is worth a try. If you want to look younger, use Celeteque Advanced Anti-Wrinkle Facial Moisturizer. But one thing, I'm not sure if it has SPF. I can't find any SPF indication on the label, so it's better to wear sunblock on top of it. Celeteque Advanced Anti-Wrinkle Facial Moisturizer (P600) is available in all leading supermarkets, department stores and drug stores nationwide.

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Skin Bleaching with Turmeric and Lemon Juice

Turmeric, when combined with lemon juice, is one of the few well-known skin whitening treatments. Many people are using this home skin whitening treatment for years. All you have to do is to make a paste out of the lemon juice and turmeric powder mixture. The paste should be reasonably thick. Apply this to your skin and allow it to dry over your skin. Let the turmeric-lemon juice bleaching solution on your skin for an hour. It is better done at night before you get ready to go to bed, because it will really take a lot of your time. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Remember to wash off any excess turmeric powder or it will go too deep into the skin.

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Luster 1-Hour Tooth Whitening Light System (Feature)

Coffee and tea stains? Yellow stains caused by smoking? This teeth whitening treatment may be the best treatment for you. The Luster 1-Hour Tooth Whitening Treatment claims to whiten teeth up to 6 shades in an hour. This new home teeth whitening treatment uses a whitening light system that activates the bleaching chemicals applied on the teeth.

Luster 1-Hour Teeth Whitening Light System Step-by-Step Procedure:

Step 1: Brush and floss.
Step 2: Rinse with the Accelerator Mouth Rinse.
Step 3: Apply the Whitening Gel to your front teeth the way you would nail polish.
Step 4: Once the polish is set, turn the Whitening Light on, and hold in front of your teeth for two minutes. It automatically shuts off after 120 seconds, so you don’t have to count. The outer edges of the light have a rubber shell, which makes for a much softer grip if your facial muscles give out and you want to hold it in your mouth.
Step 5: Repeat the treatment 20 times and see the results.

Try the newest teeth whitening treatment available today. Try Luster now!

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Kose Sekkisei Whitening Cream (Feature)

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.

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