Doctors say if one is concerned about pigmentation in genital areas, one should get a medical consultation. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE – The beauty product looks like a regular tube of lip tint, but it has a more titillating claim.
Doctors are warning of the risks of using such genital lightening products, as they can cause irritation and inflammation in sensitive areas. “The safety of our formulations, particularly in sensitive areas, is a result of our rigorous testing and evaluation process, which includes tests conducted by chemists, toxicologists, dermatologists and gynaecologists,” added the spokesman.Sellers on Lazada and Shopee tout whitening products targeting the nipples, underarms and vaginal areas. Prices are from $4.30 for 30ml of cream to $189 for a box of 60 nipple patches.
Common ingredients listed in the products include salicylic acid and arbutin, which doctors said are generally safe to use in small concentrations. But while some items have a comprehensive list of ingredients, others have little to no information, except claiming to use essential oils and “natural ingredients”.Dr Liew Hui Min, consultant dermatologist at SOG Health, said essential oils are quite often fragrances, which some people may be sensitive to, especially those with eczema.
“It also has immediate side effects like irritated itchy skin. Patients need to be monitored when using such products.” Dr Michelle Chia, medical director at Ezra Clinic, said she has seen many women who experienced vaginal irritation, inflammation and infection after they went for genital lightening treatments at a salon, or after they used products bought online.
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