Glycolic Acid – Glycolic or ‘fruity acid’ treatments are good for pigmented aging skin . The bleaching -cum-moisturizing action of this anti aging skin care treatment removes the skin blotches and smoothens the rough, sun-damaged skin , …

The chemical – a skin -whitening ingredient that breaks down the skin’s protective layer, causing burning, itching and blistering – was banned in 1987 under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetic and Disinfectants Act of 1972.