Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 4.6K It is very essential that we all get to know our skins on a deeper level and not just skin-deep (pun intended). By doing that, we are able to identify our skin needs which in the long run gives us satisfaction as it would make us look and feel good. Certain words on skin products might trigger red alerts especially if you are a dark-skinned beauty and you wish not to lose your skin color. But one revelation we have discovered there in the world of cosmetics is the differentiation between skin lightening and skin brightening. The issue of skin lightening and skin brightening has been talked about for quite some time as many people are not able to really differentiate between the two. However, they are totally different concepts and Fashion Ghana will tell you why: More Articles You Would Love Schedule For Mercedes Benz Cape Town Fashion Week 2013; Time For Some South African Fashion Ghanaian Citizens & American Republicans Blast US Lawmakers For Wearing Kente Whilst Kneeling For George; See Comments – Lightening which is another word for bleaching involves reducing the pigmentation of your skin and brightness has to do with increasing the radiance and glow of your skin. – With Lightening focus is more on the discoloration and evening of skin tone but brightening focuses more on restoring vibrancy of the skin. – Different ingredients are also used for the lightening and brightening products. Hydroquinone, Kojic Acid, Arbutine, Vitamin C and retinol are commonly used for the lightener and Vitamin C, retinol, alpha and beta hydroxy acids are used for the brightener. – Long story short, the main difference is that brightening helps you get a natural, healthy and even complexion while whitening offers an alteration of your actual skin tone. Recommendation: Makari skincare products is currently the best for skin brightening, evening skin tones delivering excellent results for your skin. Read More Like This On Ghana Celebrity Watch UPCOMING PRIORITY EVENTS! VIEW ALL EVENTS To Submit stories Email: submit@FashionGHANA.com or HashTag #FashionGHANA Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail FashionGHANA Admin FashionGHANA.com is a Fashion PR Company, Events planning & management team as well as Africa's leading Fashion Media House. Get Intouch with us and let's see how we can help you grow. info@FashionGHANAcom More For You 6 Tips to Help You Take Care of Your Curly Hair Top Tips for Haircuts by Hairstylists: Achieve Salon-Quality Results at Home How Ghanaian School Short Hair Mandate Is Creating A Nation Of Prideful Beautiful... VIDEO: Discover the Ghanaian Chewable Stick Known for Enhancing Female Intimacy and Natural... VIDEO: Nigerian Man Exposes How Weave Resellers Sell Cheap Hair For 10x The... Everything You Should Concerning Your Natural Nails Breakages Have A Glance At The Top 5 Makeup Looks Set To Rock The... VIDEO: How To Fix Your Own Artificial Eyelashes! Watching This Video Extensive Video... The Hidden Dangers Of Breast Implants: What You Need To Know Before Going... Do You Need a Prescription for Azelaic Acid 14%?