Information about Fair and lovely.

 

Queries on the product and formulation

1. How & when was Fair & Lovely first made?
Scientists at the Unilever Research Laboratories in India were the first to discover the skin lightening action of Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) that led to the development of a unique and patented formulation of Fair & Lovely in 1972. Fair & Lovely was launched in 1978 in India.
2. How does Fair & Lovely work / How does Fair & Lovely make skin fair?

Fair & Lovely's formulation contains a unique fairness system that combines active agents and sunscreens. It works by gently controlling the dispersion of melanin and preventing the sun induced effects of melanogenesis. Melanin is the predominant factor in determining skin colour and is produced in the lower layers of the epidermis and then distributed to the upper layers. The dispersion/aggregation of melanin largely contributes to skin colour. Fair & Lovely is formulated with optimum levels of ultra violet (UV) sunscreens and niacinamide, which is known to control the dispersion of melanin in the skin. It is a patented and proprietary formulation developed at the Unilever Research Centre. Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) is a water-soluble vitamin and is widely found in cereals, fruits and vegetables. The UV components of the formulation are scientifically chosen and used at optimum levels to provide wide spectrum protection from the UV rays of the sun. All the active ingredients in the Fair & Lovely formulation function synergistically to lighten skin colour through a process that is natural, reversible and totally safe.

3.       Does Fair & Lovely contain any harmful substances such as alcohol, steroids, hydroquinine, mercury or bleach?

No, Fair & Lovely does not contain any such harmful substance. We have independent laboratory reports from Shiva Analyticals (India) Ltd., Bangalore and Hall Analytical Laboratories Ltd., United Kingdom certifying this.   4.  Does Fair & Lovely use any animal fat / oils?

All the oil & fat used in Fair & Lovely products are of vegetable or synthetic origin only. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. follows a very stringent code of not using any animal based ingredients.

5.How deep in skin does Fair & Lovely penetrate?

Fair & Lovely products are designed to deliver benefits within and on the surface layer only.