doi: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2021.113588
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Procedures such as Q-Switched laser toning, glutathione therapy, HydraFacial brightening, chemical peels, and prescription whitening serums work by controlling excess melanin production, not damaging the skin or bleaching it
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This shift reflects a broader cultural change in skincare, where consumers increasingly want to know not only what a product promises to do but also how the ingredients inside it contribute to that result