Looking for a perfect skin lightener? German researchers have found an ingredient that lightens age spots and other blemishes. It evens out the complexion and can even lighten a person's complexion safely and gradually over time. It works by inhibiting melanin production and it's all natural.

In years past, people have tried many different things to have a light creamy complexion. The heavy metal mercury is still present in some lighteners, although its inclusion in skincare products has been banned in the US and Europe.

While the ingredient may provide a lightening affect initially, extended use will lead to darkening of the complexion. In addition, the heavy metal builds up in the skin's cells and can lead to mercury poisoning.

So, don't be tempted by products you might see on the internet that include the ingredient.

Hydroquinone is still the most common ingredient in age spot removers and facial lighteners. While safer than mercury, it has also been banned in Europe, because of an increased cancer risk among people who use it.

Whether or not it causes cancer is still being debated and the ingredient is still sold over the counter in the US, but it is known to cause irritation, which is something that you do not want. Chronic irritation leads to premature skin aging.

Hydroquinone can work, which is why it is still in use. But, it is not the perfect skin lightener.

Safe alternatives to hydroquinone have been found in plants and other naturally occurring substances, but most were not as effective. Finally, a plant-based solution has been found that is completely safe and is as effective as hydroquinone. It comes from the cyperus rotundus plant.

Cyperus rotundus is a prolific weed. So it is known by many common names.

The German manufacturer calls the ingredient Xtrapone Nutgrass, because nutgrass is the common name used for the weed in much of the world.

Xtrapone is the perfect skin lightener. You can tell by looking at before and after pictures. Even years of darkening can be lightened in a matter of weeks.

Yet, it causes no irritation. It doesn't smell bad and it poses no long-term risk to your health.

The only thing to be aware of is that once you lighten your complexion, you will be more sensitive to sunlight.

Hopefully you will choose the perfect skin lightener described above to achieve the results you want. Just remember to protect you lightened complexion from the sun.

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