The groin whitening creams are composed of ingredients that help to reduce and fight blemishes on the skin, acting on the most superficial layer. These ingredients, such as hydroquinone and vitamin C, for example, can be found in creams, ointments, lotions or gels or associated with other products, such as chemical exfoliants, providing cell renewal and skin whitening.
Dark spots in the groin appear due to an increase in the production of melanin in the skin, which is usually the result of some factors, such as constant friction between the legs, wearing tighter clothes, hormonal changes, use of razors for hair removal, folliculitis and unprotected sun exposure. The appearance of dark spots in the groin is a relatively common situation, especially among women, and, although it does not cause any health problems, it can have a negative impact on self-esteem. Learn about other causes of groin spots.
Lightening creams should be used under medical advice, as some ingredients may cause allergy or skin irritation.
Some of the ingredients that can be used to lighten the groin are:
1. Hydroquinone
Hydroquinone is a potent substance, widely used to treat skin pigmentation changes, which can be caused by inflammatory processes, excess sun exposure, hormonal changes, such as melasma, for example.
Some examples of creams with hydroquinone in the composition are Solaquin, Clariderm, Claquinone, Vitacid Plus or Hormoskin, for example, which in some formulations is associated with other active substances. In addition, hydroquinone can also be manipulated in pharmacies.
It is very important to be careful with the use of hydroquinone, as it has a more intense action and can cause skin irritation. Understand how it works, how to use and care for hydroquinone.
2. Kojic Acid
Kojic acid is a substance that acts by inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase, which results in a decrease in the production of melanin, which is responsible for skin pigmentation.
Some examples of products with kojic acid in the composition are Kojicol Plus, from Sesderma or Melani-D, from La Roche Posay.
Learn how to use kojic acid and main benefits
3. Niacinamide
Niacinamide, or vitamin B3, exerts a skin lightening action, which helps to reduce brownish pigmentation in the groin, as well as helping to stimulate collagen production and hydration.
4. Azelaic acid
Azelaic acid is a substance that is present in many beauty creams, due to its bactericidal and anti-inflammatory action, and is often indicated for the treatment of acne. In addition, it also has a depigmenting action and, for this reason, this product can also be used to lighten the groin.
Some examples of products with azelaic acid in the composition are Melases, from Sesderma, or Azelan.
5. Vitamin C
Products with vitamin C also contribute to lightening the skin, in addition to having an antioxidant action, which fights free radicals, protecting against aging. See other treatments that help lighten the groin.
Some products with vitamin C in the composition are C-Vit from sesderma, Hyalu C from La Roche Posay or the vitamin C serum from Vichy.
6. Retinoic acid
Also known as Tretinoin, it is an acid derived from vitamin A that acts deep into the skin, helping to diminish blemishes, increase collagen production and rejuvenate the skin.
7. Glycolic acid
Glycolic acid is indicated to reduce blemishes, as it promotes cell renewal, resulting in the “elimination” of the most pigmented cells and promoting the lightening of the region where the acid was applied, in addition to giving firmness, softness and providing uniformity in the tone of the skin. skin. Its use must be recommended by the dermatologist, as the products contain different concentrations of glycolic acid.
How to use
Groin whitening creams should be used daily, morning and night or only at night, following the dermatologist’s guidelines. During the day, it is very important to apply a sunscreen in the region, before leaving the house, if you want to expose your skin to the sun and avoid darkening of the skin.
The results start to be visible from the 2nd week of use, and the results improve throughout the treatment.
