In Pakistan, having a dark colored skin is considered a disease (God Forbid). Many women have faced societal pressure for just having a dark colored skin. Women have also faced societal unacceptance, marriage problems and what not. They have been criticized for something they absolutely have no control over. The girls, in a desperate state, start using fairness creams that are really harmful and damaging to their skin just to get accepted in society.

Majority of the times, these women have been taunted their whole lives and are asked to give abhorrent remedies a try to lighten up their dark complexion. It’s truly appalling to see how someone who’s dark-skinned cannot live the way they want to or people simply can not leave them alone…

The rising trend of whitening treatments have increased in Pakistan, and more and more women/men now seem to be showing much interest in it. Many celebrities have gone for it, as it is pretty evident. Dark-skinned or not, seems like having the fairest skin has now become a sought out thing and a symbol of beauty.

For those who think it’s cool and a solution for your dark skin, you’re wrong. There are many different whitening treatments out there but the one that is the most common nowadays is the whitening injections. Many Pakistani celebrities, male and female, are now seen with a completely different complexion and we all know how… What many don’t know is that these skin whitening injections are really harmful!

What is it all about?

Glutathione is a trendy substance used in skin whitening injection. However, research has shown that taking Glutathione by mouth is not effective because they do not get absorbed well in the stomach and intestines. That is why injections are used. Glutathione lightens skin color by acting on the melanin (pigments that are responsible for our skin color).

Benefits of Skin Whitening Injections

These skin whitening injections do have benefits and here they are:

• Refines pores
• Controls acne problems
• Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
• Gives a beautiful glow
• Slow the aging process

Side effects of  Skin Whitening Injections:

Although the skin whitening injections have loads of benefits, they have loads of side effects as well…

• Abdomen pain
• Kidney failure
• Thyroid Dysfunction
• Chest tightness
• Rashes
• Swollen skin
• Difficulty in breathing and more…

Shocked? So were we!

For those opting for skin whitening injections, please please speak to your dermatologist before doing so. Don’t put your health at risk for the mere sake of getting accepted in society or just because you don’t feel confident. You’re beautiful in your skin, just the way you are. Love yourself, first. <3