FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

1.Why is it important to exfoliate when using lightening/brightening products?

Exfoliating is important to brighten your skin and to enhance your lightening results. As the skin ages, the normal production of new skin cells slows down giving the skin a dull appearance, therefore a weekly exfoliating treatment is important to remove dead skin cells which allows lightening actives to penetrate much more effectively into the skin. Secondly, an exfoliating treatment smoothes and softens the texture of your skin, instantly restoring a luminous complexion. Add our SoWhite! Exfoliating Cream to your skincare regimen and use 1-2 times a week only, always allowing 3-4 days between each treatment. On opposite nights use a gentle cleansing bar like our Fair & White Natural Plant based Tradition Soaps.These Tradition Soaps are available in a variety of refreshing and nourishing botanicals; Milk , Lavender, Rose, Shea  or Honey, packaged in beautiful metal tins.. These cleansing bars are known for their soothing and calming a benefits.  Or if it is more convenient, use our shea butter bar. If you have oily skin and like soaps, try LightenUp Glycerin Bathing Bar formulated with lightening Papaya enzyme to promote a luminous skin tone.   All of these soaps are non -exfoliating soaps, non – drying –non –irritating. They can be found on fairandwhite.com.au

Caution: Too much exfoliation can dry and irritate the skin causing irritation and inflammation, resulting in darker skin overtime, especially for women and men of color.

 

2. Which lightening treatments are best suited for oily/acne prone skin?

Remember, that oily skin fares better with light textured products such as serums or gels. Try SoWhite! Skin Perfector Gel. It absorbs and dries quickly and won’t clog pores. For acne breakouts, cleanse with Fair and White Original anti-bacterial Black Soap and follow –up with Fair and White Original Dermapure Purifying Toner. It will absorb oil and unclog pores. Use am and pm.

 

3. Does Fair and White do animal testing?

No, Fair and White is proud to say that we do not engage in animal testing or use animal derived ingredients in our product line.

 

4. Do your lightening/brightening products contain sunscreen?

No, they do not. F&W recommends using an additional sunscreen during the day to prevent dark spots from appearing and to maintain an even skin tone. No cosmetics should ever be used in place of a good broad spectrum sunscreen (broad spectrum means the sunscreen protects against UVA and UVB damage). In addition, moisturizers and foundations are absorbed by the skin, so they are by nature less effective at sitting on the skin’s surface as sunscreens do.

Common misconceptions: Men and women of color especially with darker skin tones, often believe that they do not need to use sunscreen, since they rarely complain of sun damage, however this is false. Dark skin also needs sunscreen protection from UV rays, especially when using any lightening or brightening skincare products.

 

5. I suffer from stubborn brown spots on my knuckles, knees and elbows. How can your lightening/brightening products help me lighten these areas?

Our lightening products are formulated with intense fading ingredients to specifically lighten these dark areas, resulting in an even skin tone. Try our aggressive SoWhite! Skin Perfector Body Lotion it provides excellent lightening results to dark stubborn brown spots on specific areas such as elbows, knees, knuckles and feet, apply twice a day. It is a must to follow up with a sunscreen of at least an SPF 50 or higher daily, during and after treatment in order to maintain an even skin tone.

*****in order to maintain an even skin tone, avoid the sun at all times during a lightening treatment. One of our favorites, is Fair and White Exclusive SPF 50 OR GOLD SPF 50 sunscreen which you can find on fairandwhite.com.au      

 

 

6. Do your lightening/brightening products work on a skin condition called, Melasma?

Yes, however melasma (often seen as dark brown patches) can take up to 6-8 months or more to completely fade and it usually appears on areas such as upper lip, cheeks or forehead. Melasma can be caused by pregnancy, nursing or if taking oral contraceptives and/ or experiencing hormonal changes it is highly recommended to avoid sun exposure. To restore a more even skin tone and acquire a uniform complexion try our most effective lightening regimen, Fair and White GOLD Brightening Kit. Designed as a 3-step lightening and brightening system it is formulated with a combination of aggressive lightening/brightening ingredients like Hydroquinone, Kojic Acid, exfoliant Glycolic Acid and potent anti-aging brightener Vitamin C. It is one of our best sellers for acne treatment or Melasma. The synergy of these 4 potent lightening ingredients fade dark spots and provide a clear, luminous complexion, leaving skin with a smooth even skin tone. Kit includes GOLD SPF 50 Sunscreen Cream for strong sun protection. Follow directions on package and you will have amazing results! Use sunscreen during and after lightening/brightening treatments as well as avoiding sun exposure. This will help to maintain effective results.

 

7. Are lightening/brightening products safe to use during pregnancy?

No, they are not safe to use during pregnancy or while nursing.

 

8. I would like to lighten my skin a few shades lighter. Which body lotion is the strongest to address a much lighter skin tone?

A favorite of mine is the Original Body Clearing Milk. It is our most aggressive lightening lotion for face or body and should be used preferably at night. Be sure to follow up with SPF 50 Fair and White GOLD sunscreen daily, during and after lightening treatments in order to avoid further pigmentation. fairandwhite.com.au

 

9. I’m using lightening products and my skin is getting darker instead of lighter. Are there any concerns I should be aware of during my usage of lightening products?

Absolutely, there are 3 reasons why the skin becomes darker during a lightening treatment.

One of the biggest mistakes is using your lightening products during the day, (lightening/brightening products make the skin sensitive to sunlight) therefore it can result in the skin becoming darker overtime.   The 2^nd reason is not wearing sunscreen every morning to protect even skin tone.

The 3^rd reason is over exfoliating with exfoliating soaps. “.

Another concern is sun exposure while taking oral contraceptives or experiencing hormonal changes during menopause. As I mentioned earlier, ALL of these actions cause a reaction; During these hormonal changes, the sun makes the skin sensitive to sunlight and causes it to darken quicker, resulting in hyperpigmentation. It is best to avoid the sun during this time and continue wearing a high SPF 50 or higher.  This light textured sunscreen absorbs quickly and does not leave a white residue; use Fair and White GOLD SPF 50 sunscreen protection, daily, rain or shine! Can be found on fairandwhite.com.au

 

10. Are lightening products with Hydroquinone safe?

Fair And White’s lightening products with Hydroquinone use concentrations of 2%, the amount permitted by the FDA for over the counter products, therefore they are safe.   Reputable associations of medical doctors and industry professionals believe that the benefits provided by Hydroquinone are significant and that the presently FDA permitted concentration is below that which may have contributed to prohibitions of products containing this ingredient in other countries such as Japan, Australia and Europe. When used as directed and in conjunction with sun protection, the long term benefits include a more radiant, youthful and healthy complexion.

Once results have been achieved, start a maintenance regimen with Brightening products such as F&W GOLD AHA Brightening Cream for your complexion and GOLD AHA Brightening Lotion for your body.

 

11. I’m looking for a rich body Lotion that hydrates and provides a luminous body sheen?

Gold Revitalizing Body Lotion formulated with nourishing Almond Shea butter (500ml) or GOLD Maxi Tone Lotion formulated with Glycerin and Vitamin E are both rich textured body lotions formulated to improve clarity and radiance as its sweet and delectable scent lingers on your limbs upon application. Its rich nourishing properties restore deep moisture, providing skin with a soft, silky and smoothing even, glowing skin tone.