How to lighten skin in intimate places: a review of products and methods

A modern woman strives to look well-groomed, sophisticated and sexy. Beautiful hair, nails, clear skin, neat eyebrows and, most importantly, a well-groomed and attractive intimate area.

Caring for intimate beauty is becoming increasingly popular today. Women want to be beautiful not only on the outside, taking care of visible parts of the body, but also in intimate areas. More and more attention is being paid to maintaining the freshness and youth of the genital organs, as a guarantee of high-quality sexual life and sensual relationships with a man.

One of the most common problems faced by women is the problem of excessive pigmentation of the genitals.

Why do some people have a nice light monochromatic color on their bikini area, while others, even young girls, have it diluted with various chocolate-colored spots? Why does excessive pigmentation of the genital organs occur?

Exfoliation (peeling) with acids

Exfoliation with acids is a cosmetic procedure that helps even out skin color and increase blood circulation in cells. Most often, the following types of acids are used for this bleaching technique:

• dairy;
• wine;
• lemon;
• azelaic;
• koyaeva;
• ascorbic acid;
• retinoic and others.

In addition, whitening peeling , based on the use of herbal preparations (for example, bearberry or paper mulberry extract). There are also various creams with a whitening effect , the active ingredient of which is hydroquinone.

Dermatime: intimate peelings for a delicate and effective procedure

The main advantage of Dermatime products is its carefully balanced composition, which corrects the problem without harming the soft tissues of the intimate area. For effective whitening and rejuvenation of the anogenital area, the Spanish brand Dermatime offers several drugs, different combinations of which allow you to achieve the desired result:

• brightening and evening out skin tone;
• elimination of pigmentation of various origins;
• restoration of physiological processes and launch of neocollagen production: the skin becomes more hydrated, firmer and looks younger;
• deeper penetration of active ingredients included in daily care.

The “headliner” of the intimate peeling procedure can easily be called the VITA C KOJIC Brightening Micro-Exfoliating Gel Mask , which is used in all Dermatime protocols and is used as the basis for peeling. The product contains highly concentrated vitamin C and kojic acid with intense antioxidant and revitalizing effects. The gel mask delicately exfoliates the skin and has a pronounced brightening, rejuvenating, strengthening and moisturizing effect on the intimate area.

As the main peeling agent, the doctor can choose the most suitable of three options: azelaic, milky or pyruvic.

Azelaic gel peeling Azelaic A20+ is ideally suited to the physiological environment of the intimate area, performing its work most delicately. It contains azelaic (20%) and phytic (2.4%) acids, which have a powerful antioxidant, brightening and rejuvenating effect. It also contains plant extracts that have anti-inflammatory and vascular strengthening effects. This significantly improves and evens out skin tone, because pigmentation can occur due to vascular disorders and inflammatory processes.

Moisturizing milky peeling Argilactic A Peeling Gel (20%) in gel form is more suitable for a rejuvenating effect on sensitive skin. It has a mild exfoliating and sebostatic effect, prevents the development of the inflammatory process; stimulates the synthesis of collagen, elastin and fibronectin, tightening and rejuvenating the skin. Lactic acid also has a whitening effect by inhibiting the synthesis of tyrosinase.

Pyruvic A40 pyruvic peeling, based on a combination of stabilized pyruvic and lactic acids in aqueous-alcoholic form, actively stimulates the synthesis of collagen, elastin and glycoproteins, and has a depigmenting and anti-inflammatory effect. After use, the tone and texture of the skin are evened out, and the turgor of soft tissues increases. This product is more suitable for normal, combination and oily skin. Does not cause severe burning, erythema or dehydration of the skin.

Sealing peels:

• Yellow peeling Retinol 5n RRT ( 5%) with encapsulated retinol. This is a light, non-irritating peeling with gentle exfoliation. Its main properties: enhances enzyme activity, normalizes keratinization, regulates proliferation and mobility of melanocytes, evens out skin color and texture;
• Retinol peeling Retinol 5n RRT (5%) is used for revitalizing and powerful anti-aging effects. Recommended for very sensitive skin intolerant to retinol. Retinol in the product enhances enzyme activity and regulates the mobility of melanocytes. The color and texture of the skin is evened out, pigmentation is eliminated and skin turgor increases.

Hardware (laser) whitening

Laser exposure. Whitening and rejuvenation.

Hardware whitening is the elimination of imperfections in intimate areas using special equipment. The hardware method, in contrast to the acid peeling method, is characterized by deeper cleansing and a targeted effect on the problem area.

One of the most effective professional services for intimate whitening is a laser procedure, the main advantages of which are the long-lasting results and the almost complete absence of side effects.

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Folk remedies for skin lightening

Folk remedies can be used separately or in combination with purchased cosmetics, in addition to cosmetic procedures. They have a safe composition and are gentle on the skin. If you use only them, the first results can be seen after 2 months. The main advantage of home remedies is their low cost.

Lemon

It is rich in natural acids, so it is used to lighten the skin and even out its color. To do this, just squeeze fresh juice out of fresh fruit and apply it to problem areas using a cotton pad. After 10 minutes, rinse off the composition with warm water. Carry out the treatment 3 times a week.

Cucumber

Grind the vegetables in a blender. Then apply the prepared paste to problem areas. After a quarter of an hour, rinse with water. Repeat the procedure daily. The components that make up cucumber not only brighten the skin, but also moisturize it and also eliminate irritation.

Parsley

Chop a bunch of greens and pour 250 ml of water heated to 90 ℃. Let it brew in a warm place for half an hour. Moisten gauze in the prepared broth and apply it to problem areas. The duration of the procedure is 30-40 minutes. It should be done as often as possible - preferably every evening.

Potato-citrus mask

You need to prepare it like this: combine 100 g of raw potatoes minced through a meat grinder with 100 ml of fresh lemon juice. Apply the finished mixture to the skin and leave for 20-25 minutes. After the specified time, wash off the mask and apply moisturizer.

It is important not to allow bleaching agents to come into contact with mucous membranes, as this can cause burns.

Kaolin

Dilute white clay with plain water or mineral water to the consistency of thick sour cream, apply to areas of hyperpigmentation for 10 minutes. To achieve a better effect, kaolin can be diluted with a decoction of millennial. It is prepared like this: 1 tsp. pour a glass of boiling water over the raw material and let it brew for an hour.

Blackcurrant and honey

Grind the unripe berries in a blender and combine with warm honey. The proportion should be 1:1. Apply the prepared mixture to the skin for 25 minutes. Finally, rinse off the mask and treat the skin with kefir.

Acetylsalicylic acid

Dissolve 3 tablets of the drug in 2 tbsp. l. water or lime juice. Apply the product to the problem area and hold for 5 minutes.

Another recipe for an aspirin mask: combine the tablets, crushed to a powder, with baking soda in a 1:1 ratio, and then dilute with water to form a thick paste.

To achieve results, it is enough to use such masks twice a week.

Hydrogen peroxide

Mix 45 g of full-fat cottage cheese with one yolk and 2 ml of hydrogen peroxide

3%. You should get a homogeneous mass. Apply it to darkened skin in the intimate area for 10 minutes. After using the mask, use a soothing cream.

Aloe vera gel

It has a soothing effect, so it can be used if hyperpigmentation occurs due to diaper rash or wearing tight synthetic underwear. Aloe vera contains aloin, which is famous for its brightening effect. It is recommended to apply the gel every time after water procedures. Its excess is removed with a napkin.

Tomatoes

Tomato-based products nourish the skin with beneficial substances and give it radiance. Vegetables contain many natural antioxidants that have a protective effect. To whiten the bikini area, rub crushed tomato pulp into the skin for 15-20 minutes. Finally, rinse everything off with water.

Lightening the bikini area (both in the salon and at home) is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women, diabetics, and people with dermatological diseases.

Method of laser whitening of the intimate area

The procedure begins with applying an antiseptic to the surface of the problem area. The area to be bleached is then covered with anesthetic cream for 20 to 30 minutes. Next, the specialist adjusts the equipment, selecting the optimal radiation parameters, based on the individual characteristics of the patient’s skin and the desired result. At the next stage, the laser processing process itself begins. After whitening all necessary areas, a soothing cream is applied. Depending on the correction area, the main phase of the procedure can take 15 - 40 minutes. Under the influence of laser radiation, the patient may experience slight discomfort. However, most patients experience only minor tingling and warmth. If discomfort increases during the procedure, the radiation intensity may be reduced.

The principle of laser skin whitening

The principle of laser skin whitening

Contraindications

Laser whitening has a number of permanent and temporary contraindications. Temporary restrictions include recent tanning and recent traumatic procedures (eg, dermabrasion, ultraviolet exposure, peeling). A visit to a specialist should be postponed until the skin is completely restored. Permanent restrictions include:

• pregnancy and lactation;
• blood diseases;
• epidermal lesions;
• oncology and malignant formations;
• infectious diseases of the genital organs;
• psychological disorders;
• skin diseases in the acute stage;
• diabetes.

Effect

Laser radiation does not harm the condition of the skin and does not disrupt its structure. The intimate area becomes lighter, the treated tissues are noticeably rejuvenated - the skin becomes fresh and toned. After laser whitening of the intimate area, the patient can expect the following results:

• lightening of pigmented areas, even skin tone;
• rejuvenation of the skin, activation of elastin and collagen production;
• improvement of blood flow in areas of bleaching;
• partial suppression of hair growth;
• atraumatic revitalization, cell renewal;
• eliminating dryness;
• improved sensitivity in the intimate area.

Why does the skin in intimate places darken?

Over time, the skin of the intimate area loses its color, and at the same time its velvety texture. Sometimes this happens at a fairly young age: some girls already from 20-25 years old begin to complain about this problem.

The modern woman cares not only about the beauty of her facial skin, but also all other parts of her body.

There can be many reasons for the appearance of pigmentation:

1. Since we wear underwear and clothes almost all the time, the skin in the perineal area is constantly in rather stuffy conditions. She experiences a deficiency of oxygen necessary for normal regeneration of epidermal cells.
2. The intimate area constantly rubs against the underwear, which has seams and lace that has a relief structure. Perhaps these elements do not rub so much that it is clearly felt, but even a slight impact on the skin is enough to change the texture to a rougher one and start the darkening process.
3. Excess weight can also cause skin discoloration. When the intimate area is hidden behind folds of fat, it literally begins to swell. Sometimes not only she, but also the inner surface of the thighs. All this has an extremely negative effect on the condition of the epidermis, and dark spots begin to appear on it. It is imperative to lose weight, otherwise all attempts to whiten your skin may be useless.
4. Epilation can negatively affect the condition of the skin. For example, if you use a razor every day, the very top layer of the epidermis will be constantly “scraped off” and subjected to a kind of peeling. It seems that outwardly it is absolutely not noticeable, but at the cellular level, microtraumas are caused to the skin every day. In defense, she becomes rougher and darker. And a persistent change in color after hardware procedures such as photoepilation or laser hair removal may indicate a burn.
5. Hormonal changes, primarily age-related, can also cause darkening of the skin.
6. If, along with a change in the shade of the intimate area, itching and soreness are felt there, then the cause of the problem is most likely medical in nature. So, darkening and swelling may indicate that an allergic reaction is developing, and if itching is also added to this, then it may be thrush or even an increase in blood sugar. Of course, in this case it is necessary to deal with the cause. The use of cosmetic whitening products by itself will not give a noticeable effect.

Not only the skin of the intimate area is prone to darkening, but also other areas that are subject to constant rubbing