For those of you who want a lighter, whiter face but are undecided about whether an over the counter or homemade face whitening cream is better for you, this article seeks to make the decision easier. Let us cut right to the chase. To make things clearer for you, we will talk about what the benefits and drawbacks are with whitening creams by comparing homemade and over the counter solutions. Under the right conditions, both types of face whitening creams are pretty effective to lightening or whitening your face.

What's good about over the counter whitening creams is that you should not experience difficulty obtaining one. Whitening creams can be bought through online shopping sites as well as cosmetic stores, certain pharmacies etc. Also good for those who have a busy schedule and don't have time to spare to make a cream to whiten their face.

If you're interested in making your own cream, you must obtain the ingredients that go into making the cream to whiten your face and that may take time. However, depending on what the ingredient(s) is/are, you may already have it/them already, drastically cutting down on the time it takes to have everything needed to make the cream.

What's not so good is that a good over the counter face whitening cream is generally not cheap, while with a homemade whitening cream for your face, you can pay a lot less and achieve the same or even greater effectiveness. There's also the chance that you may have some of the ingredients already, which further lessens the cost of a homemade solution.

Face whitening creams in general aren't just for those who want a whiter looking face. These creams can help those suffering from conditions such as hyperpigmentation, stretch marks and uneven skin tone on face to name a few.

Some over the counter face whitening creams can cause damage to your face if misused. Many of these manufactured creams aren't meant to be applied for extended periods like several months or years at a time. Needless to say, you have to follow whatever instructions given to you on how you should apply the cream, since certain ingredients or chemicals in that manufactured cream may have adverse effects on your skin or your overall health when misused.

When it comes to the time it takes for you to get the skin tone you want, over the counter whitening creams may demand a little more patience from you, although the same can be said for a home style concoction. So let's just say this is dependent on what face lightening cream you buy, or what ingredients go into making the cream if you were to make your own. Even with homemade whitening creams, you may notice positive changes in just days.

There's also the chance that an over the counter whitening cream may have little to no effect on lightening your skin tone. With regards to a homemade cream, those making their own are often aware of what the ingredients can do and are less likely to make something that will not work. Conversely, with an over the counter face whitening cream there may be ingredients or chemicals used, which you may not be aware of. Further more there's a big chance that you won't find what these ingredients or chemicals are on the label.

Manufactured whitening creams have a greater chance of causing adverse reactions to your health, but with homemade creams this is less likely since most homemade face whitening creams incorporate natural ingredients, so the risk to your health and well being is nonexistent or significantly lessened.

So having compared the two above, is it better to make your own skin whitening cream? Let's put things in perspective. If you are constantly busy, you are probably better off buying a pre-made whitening cream. For those of you who are looking for an inexpensive way to whiten your face, want to know everything about what goes into the cream, and are looking for a solution that provides the least amount of danger to your skin and health, making your own face whitening cream is the way to go.

Some individuals have made making their own creams into a lucrative side business that complements the income earned from their primary job. Basically making money by preparing homemade whitening creams for others to use on their skin. There are resources that show you how to make your own face whitening creams, and the good thing is that anyone can do it.

The process is by no means esoteric. When you can make your own cream that process on how to make it stays with you. You have achieved your own means of permanent skin lightening.

Lastly, as stated before, both over the counter and homemade solutions are effective under the right conditions. Based on the circumstances of the individual, one method of face whitening is likely to be favoured over the other. Many of these can be applied to your skin in other areas of your body where you want a lightened skin tone as well.