Are the whitening agent effective?

Mirror, mirror on the wall, when can I see a fairer me?

One brown spot is slowly whitening, from the middle of the round spot.  So, it looks rather like a ring. How odd and unusual can pigmentation be?

I was told I need to use a few bottles to slowly see effect.  It's only my first bottle of Extreme-C and the second bottle of Concentrate, so it means I need to have more patience.

Is this the side-effect of whitening powder?

I had my usual facial session the other day.  When it came to the application of exfoliant, I felt a slight stinging sensation on my face.  Normally, the beauty consultant would pre-empt me that I may have that feeling if my skin is dehydrated. 

I usually have that feeling too but just a little.  This time, the sensation was much greater and it was on most part of my face particularly on both my cheeks.  It was quite uncomfortable that I had to request the consultant to remove the exfoliant when she suggested it.

How could my skin be dehydrated and react to the exfoliant in that manner when I had been diligently using my skin hydrating mask more often? As expected, the consultant commented that my skin is sensitive.  In fact, she asked me to use mask more often.  Not wanting to disagree with her, I obligingly nodded my head. 

I have a strong feeling that the 'powerful' Extreme-C is the culprit.  Why not when the only thing different that month is I've started using this whitening product?  Could it be I've applied too much of it on my spot areas? Well, I thought perhaps a little more will whiten it sooner.

Powdery whitening product

Extreme C, in powder form is my latest whitening product and THE most expensive one I've ever bought.  Five years ago, I wouldn't bat an eyelid on such expensive product. But, now I need one desperately.  My face is becoming spotty for the wrong reason.

This product is supposed to be for spot areas only.  I was advised not to turn on the fan when I am applying it for fear of being blown by the wind.  So precious....every grain counts..

Hopefully I can see real results.

How do you tell if your whitening products are effective?

Even if the freckles or pigments don't look less darker, do you still think you are using the right products?

My beautician told me that if they don't darken, at least they maintain their colour. So, the products are considered effective.

I'm not so sure but I would never go for more drastic treatment such as laser treatment.