The practice of skin whitening injections is not a new thing in the beauty world. The purpose of skin whitening injections is to make the skin brighter, correct stripes, and reduce blemishes on the skin.

Before you try it, you need to know that skin whitening injections have side effects that may be harmful to your health.

Ingredients Injected Into the Body During Skin Whitening Injections

Glutathione is one of the most commonly used ingredients for skin whitening injections. It is composed of amino acids (organic compounds that combine to form proteins, essential for many body functions) like glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid.

Glutathione can help in tissue repair, make chemicals and proteins that the body needs, help the immune system function, and also brighten the skin. When receiving these injections, you will have a whiter, shinier, and brighter skin appearance without any blemishes.

Side Effects of Skin Whitening Injections

Glutathione injections can be administered directly into the muscles, either on the buttocks or upper arms. This type of antioxidant (a substance that helps prevent damage to cells by neutralizing harmful molecules) will be absorbed and carried into the bloodstream.

These skin whitening injections can also be given via intravenous infusion (delivered directly into the bloodstream through a vein), but it is safer to have them done at a trusted beauty clinic and not at home.

Skin whitening injections can cause several side effects, from mild to severe, including:

• Redness
• Swelling
• Bruising at the injection site
• Post-injection inflammation
• Itching
• Irritation
• Swelling of the lip

Some more severe side effects may also occur. These effects may be quite rare but can be serious, such as:

• Skin rash
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a rare disorder that affects the skin and mucous membranes, leading to painful blisters and sores)
• Toxic epidermal necrolysis (a life-threatening condition where the skin blisters and peels off)
• Thyroid dysfunction
• Kidney dysfunction

Safe Methods to Brighten Your Skin Naturally

There are actually some safer natural ways to brighten and whiten the skin, including:

Applying Sunscreen

Actually, applying sunscreen cannot directly brighten the skin. The main function of sunscreen is to protect the skin from exposure to UV rays that can damage the skin and accelerate skin aging, as well as increase the risk of skin cancer.

Sun exposure can make skin look darker because it increases the production of melanin (the pigment responsible for the color of skin). By protecting the skin from sun exposure, sunscreen can help prevent increased melanin production and keep the skin looking bright.

Adequate Nutrition and Hydration

Adequate nutrition and body fluids can also help brighten the skin naturally. Good nutrition and adequate water intake can help maintain healthy skin, boost collagen production, and help repair skin damage.

Some nutrients that are important for skin health include vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Drinking enough water is also very important for skin health. Water helps keep the skin moisturized and helps dissolve nutrients so they can be more easily absorbed by the skin. It is recommended to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily to maintain healthy skin.

If you need medical advice or a consultation, you can visit a doctor or use the consultation features available in the Ai Care application by downloading it from the App Store or Play Store.

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