Creams that contain hydroquinone Creams that contain hydroquinone (in English: Hydroquinone) are one of the most important types of creams that work effectively on lightening dark skin, as it is an organic compound derived from benzene, and it contains melanin that prevents the production of the pigment melanin, so it is It is effective in getting rid of the melanocyte responsible for dark pigmentation in the skin, and the use of hydroquinone was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1982, but in 2006 the FDA retracted its decision due to its fears that it would cause serious side effects, the most important of which is cancer. [1] Creams containing azelaic acid and kojic acid Creams containing kojic acid and azelaic acid reduce the production of melanin in the skin by up to 40%, according to the study published in the Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin. Kojic acid is derived from fungi, and azelaic acid is derived from barley, wheat, and rye. R. [2] Using a mask of licorice licorice is a wonderful treatment for many skin problems such as psoriasis and eczema, and it works to effectively whiten the skin, it works to reduce melanin production, and it also balances skin cells well, and is used through the following: How to use: [3] How to use: Mix a cucumber with a few drops of licorice extract well. Add a tablespoon of tomato juice, a tablespoon of lemon juice, and a tablespoon of sandalwood paste. Stir the ingredients well, then spread the mixture on the skin and neck and leave for 20-30 minutes to dry. Rinse the skin with water and it is preferable to repeat the recipe twice a week. Using an almond mask helps almonds to whiten the skin, and it is used as follows: [4] How to use: Grind an amount of almonds after soaking them in water. Add a spoonful of milk, a tablespoon of flour and a few drops of lemon juice. Mix the ingredients together to form a dough. Distribute the mixture on the skin, leave it to dry for at least 15 minutes, and then wash it