Pregnancy Interaction

• Skinshine should not be used during pregnancy because it has tretinoin and a topical steroid in it.
• Hydroquinone also absorbs a lot, so don't use it if you're pregnant.
• Only use if a dermatologist tells you to.
• Do not use when breastfeeding, especially on or near the breast.

FAQs for Medicine?
 

Q1. What is Skinshine Cream for?
It helps with age spots, black spots, sun tanning, melasma, and uneven skin tone.

Q2. How long does it take to get results?
Results show up in 2 to 4 weeks, but it takes 6 to 8 weeks for full improvement.

Q3. Is it okay to apply Skinshine every day?
Yes, only once a day at night, and it's best to do it under the care of a doctor.

Q4. Is it safe for pregnant women to use Skinshine?
No, it is not safe to do when pregnant.

Q5: Does Skinshine get rid of pimples?
No. It is for pigmentation; however, the steroid in it may make acne worse.

Q6: Does Skinshine make skin lighter all over?
It might make treated areas lighter, but if you use it wrong, it might make your skin tone uneven and spotty.

Q7. Is it safe to use for a long time?
No. Long-term use can make the skin thinner and produce rebound pigmentation.

 

Expert advice

• Always use only at night. Sunlight makes the medicine less effective and more likely to cause negative effects.
• While using Skinshine, you should put on a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 to 50 every day.
• If a dermatologist doesn't keep treating you, don't use it for more than 6–8 weeks.
• Don't use on broken skin, burns, eczema, or acne that is still active.
• Don't mix with other powerful actives like retinoids, vitamin C, benzoyl peroxide, or chemical peels.
• Use only a small amount, around the size of a pea, to lessen irritation.
• Switch to maintenance creams like azelaic acid, kojic acid, or niacinamide after you stop using Skinshine.

Side Effects

• Redness
• It hurts or burns
• Slight swelling
• Peeling and dryness
• More sensitive to the sun
• Long-term use can thin the skin.
• Acne breakout
• Itching a little
• Not common, but serious:
• Rebound color
• Facial hair growth (if you use it wrong)
• Marks on the face that stretch
• Dependence on steroids
• If you have significant irritation, stop using it and see a doctor.

How It Works


1. Hydroquinone

• Lessens the formation of melanin

• Makes dark stains that are already there lighter

2. Tretinoin

• Makes skin cells turn over faster
• Gets rid of dead skin that is pigmented
• Improves the absorption of hydroquinone

3. A topical steroid such mometasone or fluocinolone

• Lessens swelling and redness
• Makes the mix easier to handle
• Overall Effect: Makes skin tone smoother, lightens pigmentation, and fades dark spots.

Medicine interaction

• Retinol, adapalene, and isotretinoin are other retinoids.
• Serums with vitamin C
• Benzoyl peroxide
• AHAs/BHAs, salicylic acid, and glycolic acid
• Scrubs or peels that are too harsh
• Different steroid creams
• When used together, these can cause irritation, peeling, or chemical burns.

How to Use

• Gently wash your face and pat it dry.
• Put a pea-sized amount solely on regions that are pigmented.
• Once a day, at night.
• Do not massage forcefully; instead, spread a thin coating.
• If your skin feels dry, put on moisturizer after 10 minutes.
• Every morning, without fail, put on sunscreen.
• Unless your doctor tells you to, don't use it for more than 6 to 8 weeks in a row.

Uses/indications

• Melasma
• Hyperpigmentation
• Dark spots caused by the sun
• Freckles
• Spots on the skin as you become older
• Pigmentation after acne
• Skin tone that isn't even
• Dark streaks of tan