There are several skin whitening creams available in Pakistan, some of which contain unsafe chemicals such as mercury, steroids, and hydroquinone. Here are some details about Pakistani whitening creams:

Positive:

• Some women in Pakistan consider skin-whitening creams to be effective for achieving a fair complexion.
• Some whitening creams are marketed as having anti-aging formulas and being gentle on sensitive skin.

Negative:

• Some skin whitening creams contain unsafe chemicals such as mercury and hydroquinone, which can cause numerous skin diseases if used for a long time.
• Eight brands of skin whitening creams imported from Pakistan have been banned in Bangladesh due to excessive levels of mercury and hydroquinone.

Ingredients or materials:

• Some of the main components of whitening creams include glycerin, potassium hydroxide, and stearic acid.
• Some whitening creams contain vitamins such as E, B3, and C.
• Some unsafe chemicals found in skin whitening creams include mercury, steroids such as clobetasol propionate, and hydroquinone.