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  kin whitening , also known as  skin lightening  and  skin bleaching , is the practice of using chemical substances in an attempt to lighten the skin or provide an even skin color by reducing the  melanin  concentration in the skin. Several chemicals have been shown to be effective in skin whitening, while some have proven to be toxic or have questionable safety profiles. This includes  mercury  compounds which may cause neurological problems and kidney problems. Skin lightening, or skin bleaching, is a cosmetic procedure that aims to lighten dark areas of skin or achieve a generally paler skin tone.  It's usually used to improve the appearance of blemishes such as birthmarks and dark patches (melasma).  Skin-lightening procedures work by reducing the concentration or production of melanin in the skin. Melanin is the pigment that gives skin its colour and helps protect it from the sun. The main techniques used to lighten the skin inclu...