Many women slap on a whitening product, then proclaim that it doesn't work. But many a times, that's because they have the wrong notion about whitening, or that failure to deliver is simply due an inefficient regime. Skin whitening doesn't mean bleaching your skin to its palest shade; rather, it is about achieving a fair, translucent and luminous complexion. To get the most bang out of your whitening products, you also need to be consistent in your maintenance as well as prevention against further hyperpigmentation. Here's what you need to win the war against melanin.

Whitening Serums

A whitening serum is also known as a concentrate or essence and contains the highest concentration of active ingredients in the range. Because of their potent formula, serums are able to inhibit melanin synthesis as well as lighten brown spots and skin pigmentation in double-quick time. Their fast action makes them a must-have product in your whitening regime.

Whitening Cleansers

Proper cleansing is rudimentary for a healthy and clear complexion as it prevents skin tone from becoming darker with the buildup of dead skin cells and impurities on skin. Look for a good cleanser that accelerates skin cell renewal and thus allows subsequent skin-brightening serum to penetrate your skin more efficiently. Cleansers in whitening ranges generally help remove surface skin cells that contain excess melanin - excellent for revealing a more translucent complexion.