Of all the new age skin treatment products that are based on chemical principals there can be no doubt that skin lighteners truly do produce results. Its been no secret among celebrities that skin lightening treatments are available, even if they were quite expensive. So, over the course of recent years we have watched on our TVs as certain celebrities seemed to fade from black to white, right in front of out eyes. So, how do they do it and is this treatment available to the public? The truth is that it is now, with a catch. That catch is that it is very costly to have the full body “Michael Jackson” treatment done but for age spots and freckles, this same chemical technology is now available in Obagi NU-Derm Clear.

A Rich Cream Containing No Oils

Skin bleaching is not done with any type of bleach. The word “bleaching” in this case is only used as an apt description of what takes place. The chemical that is actually contained in NU-Derm Clear is actually called “Hydroquinone” and it functions by permanently removing skin pigment from the areas where it is applied. Its a rich cream that has no oils or perfumes, so you can apply it in the morning and then apply your makeup right over it. It is important to bear in mind that moisturizers will have a temporary skin lightening effect, particularly if the skin is excessively dry. However; only a product containing Hydroquinone will truly and permanently lighten skin.

The Time to Act is Now Before its Too Late

One thing you may want to consider if you are delaying using NU-Derm Clear to lighten your age spots and wrinkles, is that you may not be able to get this product forever. In 2006 a bill was introduced to ban the sale of over the counter cosmetic products containing it in the U.S. but it was defeated. However; it is currently banned in France, so its not a long stretch to imagine that it too may some day be banned in the U.S. Of course, its the medical industry that would like to see products like this taken away from every day consumers. For years doctors made millions treating patients with this product and they are loath to see a good cash cow be taken from them and put directly in the hands of consumers.

You might also want to check out Blender by Obagi’s Nu-Derm.