The Allure and the Risk

The pursuit of lighter skin is a global phenomenon,deeply rooted in cultural and societal ideals.Though,the quest for a fairer complexion frequently enough leads individuals down a dangerous path,fraught with health risks and long-term consequences. The promise of quick results and affordability can be incredibly tempting,but the reality behind these products is frequently enough far more sinister.

The core issue lies in the compromised protective barrier of the skin and the potential negative impact on the cardiovascular system. According to Dr. Butaiha, head of the central dermatology hospital stem cell technology research and application department, many women are using creams from unknown sources to achieve a lighter skin tone.While these products may initially deliver the desired effect, the long-term consequences can be devastating.

The Immediate Appeal and the Gradual Decline

Many women are drawn to these products because they offer a seemingly quick and inexpensive solution. Using these products, women can feel the skin bright and smooth, and many women like it because the price is very low. Though, this initial satisfaction is frequently enough short-lived. Over time, users may notice the appearance of black spots, premature aging, and redness on their skin.

Dr. Butaiha warns against the use of these products,emphasizing the importance of understanding their potential harm. When the patient came to the hospital, I wondered why the skin was getting darker. When I examined the troops, I found out that the patient has used a cheap and unknown skin care cream, wich causes foreign pigmentation. It is common.

The Systemic Health Risks

The desire for white skin can lead women to overlook the potential dangers of these products. They may readily spend money on bleaching agents, whitening bath products of unknown origin, and mixed creams, unaware of the systemic health risks involved. These products can have a detrimental effect on overall health, extending far beyond the skin.

Dr. Ha shared instances of female patients who presented with skin disorders and heart rate irregularities linked to the use of certain skin products. Whitening bath creams, in particular, may contain toxic phenols. Whitening bath cream is very likely to contain toxic phenols. When phenols are fermented, they penetrate deep into the body and harm the cardiovascular system.

Phenol, a highly toxic substance, is generally prohibited in cosmetic products applied to the skin. While trace amounts might potentially be permitted in specific products under strict regulation, it is indeed frequently enough misused in unregulated products to create a rapid whitening effect.This abuse poses significant health risks.

According to Dr. Ha, phenols corrode skin and mucous membranes. The use of phenol -containing products can lead to chemical burns and dermatitis, which is absorbed through the skin to affect overall health.

The Skin’s Protective Barrier

Skin whitening processes often involve the removal of skin pigment cells, which serve as a crucial barrier against harmful substances. When this barrier is compromised, the skin becomes more vulnerable to aging and skin cancer.

Dr. Ha advises against using skin whitening creams or products from unknown sources, emphasizing the associated risks.As a dermatologist, we recommend that we should not use products that are unknown to skin whitening cream or source. Because there are many risks. If you manage your overall health and skin well,your health will be the most gorgeous skin.

Beauty Must be Safe

Statistics from the first quarter of 2024 and 2025 indicate a year-on-year increase of approximately 10% in the number of customers and patients seeking skin care at the central dermatology hospital. Medical care is increasingly focused on lasers, stem cells, and plastic surgery.

Vice-Professor Le Huu Doanh of the Central Dermatology Hospital stressed the importance of safety in beauty procedures. Beauty is necessary for everyone, especially women. Though,beauty procedures should be safe and a license specialist must be performed.

Deputy Professor Doan noted the growing popularity of minimally invasive medical beauty treatments. Especially in the last five years, various beauty technologies have evolved rapidly. Many new technologies aimed at the beauty dermatology market are continuously researching and developing.

Regenerative medicine holds significant potential, but caution is necessary due to the many factors that cannot be safely controlled. In particular, regenerative medicine has a lot of potential, but it is indeed necessary to be careful as there are many factors that cannot be controlled safely. At the same time Health In addition to the permission of the research, more evaluation is required.