As often documented in the press it seems that quite a few people have harmed their faces when applying unsuitable products for their specific skin type.
Many have reported pigmentation problems, irritated skin and even scarring after trying various products which were simply unsuitable.
To help stop this happening to you it is essential to collect the appropriate knowledge regarding your skin colour and type.
You should also research which products contain the appropriate ingredient for you.
Amongst the popular cosmetic treatments today is skin whitening.
This process can be applied to simply remove some small discoloured spots or for more drastic skin colour change.
There are many different adaptations of the treatment practiced worldwide.
Should you be considering skin whitening using cream products it would be advisable to have a good look both the skin type and skin colour before commencing the treatment.
You can usually classify skin types in to 3 categories, normal, dry and oily.
Normal skin is usually has a good balance, good moisture and is the most wanted skin type with very few problem areas.
Dry skin normally has little moisture, has a tendency to flake and appears stretched and fatigued.
It often ages prematurely and when treating dry skin exceptional care should be taken.
Oily skin is quite the opposite.
It has excessive amounts of sebum and often seems to glow due to this.
It is more prone to outbreaks of acne due to having much larger skin pores.
Because sebum does not moisturise as many people expect, oily skin will also require moisturising.
In some circumstances people have a combination of skin types, oily and dry.
You often see someone with dry skin who has isolated areas of oily skin in specific parts of the face.
Skin Colour is normally ranked as one of 6 tones: 1 Celtic (Very Light) 2 Light European (Light) 3 Dark European (Intermediate Light) 4 Olive (Intermediate Dark) 5 Brown (Dark) 6 Black (Very Dark) Each of these tones together with your skin type will determine which product will either work for you or not.
With this knowledge you will be able to use a product that will neither darken nor lighten the skin excessively.
You can also ensure that the chosen cream, soap or ointment will apply the correct moisture to your skin.
It may be necessary to consult a dermatologist who can provide you with good information on this subject.
This expert will also be able to determine which products suit your skin type the best.