Areola Lightening Cream Information

Dark Areolas or "nipples" can be a cosmetic nightmare for a woman who wants that very young "pinkish" hue for their areolas. For some, resorting to using an lightening cream is enough to lighten dark areolas.

Causes of Dark Areolas?

Genetics is one of the reasons for darker, brown nipples. If your mother has them, chances are you will have them as well. Also, ethnicitiy is another reason.

But the biggest culprit for darker areolas is hormones....most particularly an increase in melanin productions (the stuff that tans you and protects you from the sun). Because of this, if you tan topless, then chances are that your breasts (as well as your nipples) will get darker as well.

Dark Areolas are most likely associated with pregnancy because of this. When you are pregnant, you produce more melanin naturally. In fact, many pregnant women will experience hyperpigmentation of their skin (also called the mask of pregnancy).

There really is very little difference between the two and to be real honest, it is all just a matter of checking out the skin whitening ingredients in the products themselves. The reality is that an areola is really no different than skin on the face or elbows no matter what the products want to have you believe. So, the ingredients are the most important factor when choosing a skin whitener.

Personally, if you want to only purchase "natural" skin whiteners, go with products that have a large dose of alpha arbutin or glycolic acid in them. A lot of times, you can get away with purchasing a skin whitening soap, although once again, you want to pay attention to what is in the package.

The downside to natural skin whitening creams is that it isn't as effective as creams that contain hydroquinone.

Some of the bleaching creams made specifically for private areas and the lips tend to be less abrasive than other skin products though, which means less side effects but also tend to be less powerful.

As always, if you are intending to use a areola lightening cream, do your research and make sure that the product is going to do what you think it should do.  If there are problems such as a rash that occurs after using the product, discontinue use immediately.