Pregnancy interaction

• Tretinoin and a steroid are in Skinshine, which is not safe to use during pregnancy because they could be absorbed and harm the fetus.
• Hydroquinone is also absorbed well by the body; thus, don't use it when pregnant.
• If you really need to, only use it after your doctor says it's okay.
• Don't use it when you're planning to get pregnant or when you're breastfeeding (don't put it on or near your breasts).

FAQs for Medicine?
 

Q1. What is Skinshine Cream good for?
It is used to get rid of black spots, melasma, age spots, sun tanning, and uneven skin tone.

Q2. How long does it take to see results?
Results that you can see will show up in 2 to 4 weeks, and full results will show up in 6 to 8 weeks.

Q3. Is Skinshine safe for pregnant women?
No. Not a good idea to do while pregnant.

Q4. Is it okay to apply Skinshine every day?
Yes, but only at night and only with a doctor's permission.

Q5. Is it safe to use for a long time?
No. Long-term use can thin the skin, make you dependent on steroids, create inflammation, and cause pigmentation to come back.

Q6. Is it safe to use on acne and pimples?
The steroid in it could make active acne worse, so just use it for pigmentation.

Q7. Does Skinshine make the whole face lighter?
It works on pigmented areas, but if you use it wrong, it can make the lightening uneven.

Q8. Is it okay for guys to use it?
Yes, both men and women can use it.

 

Expert Advice

• Use only at night, since tretinoin makes you more sensitive to the sun.
• Every morning, without fail, put on a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 to 50.
• Unless your dermatologist tells you to, don't use it for more than 6 to 8 weeks.
• Never use on skin that is damaged, has wounds, eczema, burns, or active acne.
• Don't use any other products that exfoliate, such as AHA/BHA, retinol, or vitamin C, with it.
• Use a maintenance lotion like kojic acid or azelaic acid after quitting Skinshine to keep pigmentation from coming back.
• Do a patch test before using to make sure you don't have an allergic response.

Side Effects

• Redness
• Feeling like it's on fire
• Itching
• Peeling and dryness
• Sensitivity to light
• Skin thinning (from steroids)
• A little bit of irritation
• Very serious (rare):
• Acne flare-up
• Rebound hyperpigmentation
• Addiction to steroids
• Stretch marks on the face (if used too much)
• Stop using it and see a doctor if you get serious irritation.

How It Works
 

1. Hydroquinone

• Decreases the amount of melanin produced
• Removes dark patches and uneven skin tone

2. Tretinoin

• Makes skin cells turn over more quickly
• Helps get rid of dark or pigmented skin layers
• Improves the ability of hydroquinone to go through

3. Fluocinolone and mometasone are steroids.

• Reduces irritation, inflammation, and redness
• Makes the combination easier to handle
• Result:
• A quicker, deeper, and more powerful way to get rid of melasma and pigmentation.

Medicine interaction

• Other retinoids include adapalene, retinol, and isotretinoin.
• Peroxide of benzoyl
• Peels with AHA and BHA
• Serums with vitamin C
• Strong steroid creams
• Scrubs that are too harsh or chemical exfoliants
• These could cause very bad irritation or chemical burns.

How to Use

• Gently wash your face and pat it dry.
• Only put a pea-sized amount on the pigmented spots that are bothering you.
• Use once a day at night.
• Don't rub too much; a thin layer is all you need.
• Put on moisturizer to calm the skin.
• Put on sunscreen with an SPF of 30 to 50 in the morning (required).
• Don't use it for more than 6 to 8 weeks unless your doctor tells you to.

Uses/Indications

• Melasma
• Too much pigmentation
• Spots on the skin
• Sun tanning or black spots caused by the sun
• Pigmentation that happens after acne or an accident
• Freckles
• Skin that isn't even