Anal bleaching is the process of lightening the color of the skin around the anus. It is done for cosmetic purposes, to make the color of the anus more uniform with the surrounding area. Some treatments are applied in an office or salon by a cosmetic technician and others are sold as cream that can be applied at home.
Pornographic film actresses were the first to undergo the anal bleaching process, in an effort to lighten the color of their anuses to match the rest of their skin.[1] As Brazilian waxing became popular, due to the popularity of smaller swimsuits and lingerie, the spread of pornography into the mainstream, and endorsement of the procedure by celebrities,[2] women began noticing that their anuses were darker than the rest of their skin.[1] The increase in the number of women engaging in anal sex has also contributed to women's concern over the appearance of their anuses.[1] As a result of this perceived problem, anal bleaching began to gain appeal.[3] Some gay men also make use of the procedure.[4][5]
The treatment was first offered in the US in California in 2005; it was reported to be available at the same time in Australia.[5] Spas outside of Hollywood were slow to begin offering it as a beauty treatment, with just one New York spa offering the service by 2007.[6] Creams are now sold for use at home.[7] Although the popularity of anal bleaching has not approached that of Brazilian waxing, it received mainstream recognition in the US in the 2010s.
Methodsedit
There are several methods to carry out the anal lightening process. The most common method is to simply use an at-home lotion or gel to target the darkened anal and genital area and gradually fade the darkened area over time.
Chemicalsedit
Many early cosmetics designed for anal bleaching contained ingredients that would irritate the sensitive anal area, creating temporary discomfort and even burning, scarring, or incontinence.[7] However, modern products are more likely to be designed with sensitive skin in mind, and are aimed at producing lightening effects without irritation.
Hydroquinoneedit
The process performed with creams containing hydroquinone is banned in some countries, such as the member states of the EU.[8] In 2006, the FDA removed previous advice that stated hydroquinone was considered generally safe, as hydroquinone has been linked to ochronosis, where skin becomes permanently discoloured and disfigured, and because it may also be a carcinogen.[9] All over-the-counter (OTC) sales over hydroquinone were banned in the US with the CARES Act of 2020 and a prescription is now required for purchase.[10]
Acidsedit
Other principal ingredients that are used in skin lightening cosmetics are arbutin and kojic acid.[8] Arbutin, often also called bearberry, can be converted by the body into hydroquinone.[11]
Kojic acid was developed as a safer alternative to hydroquinone, however it is less effective at lightening and also carcinogenic.[12]
Mercury was commonly used as a skin lightening agent. However, due to the known hazards of mercury (renal damage, neurotoxicity, anxiety and depression),[13][14] the FDA has prohibited mercury in cosmetic products since 1974,[15] except for trace amount below 1 ppm (21CFR'700.13).
In popular cultureedit
The procedure was briefly shown in 2004 in an episode of Cosmetic Surgery Live.[16] One salon that performed the procedure received an increase in queries in 2005 attributed to an episode of Dr. 90210 on E!, when porn star Tabitha Stevens was filmed having her anus bleached.[5]
^"CARES Act Legislation Halting Sales of OTC Hydroquinone is Now in Effect". 11 January 2021.
^"Chemical Information Review Document for Arbutin [CAS No. 497-76-7] and Extracts from Arctostaphylos uva-ursi" (PDF). National Toxicology Program. January 2006.
^"Final Report of the Safety Assessment of Kojic Acid". ResearchGate. December 2010.
^"Crème de blanchiment anal : quels composants et ingrédients ?". Blanchiment Anal (in French). 2021-03-24. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
^Mohammed, Terry; Mohammed, Elisabeth; Bascombe, Shermel (2017-10-09). "The evaluation of total mercury and arsenic in skin bleaching creams commonly used in Trinidad and Tobago and their potential risk to the people of the Caribbean". Journal of Public Health Research. 6 (3): 1097. doi:10.4081/jphr.2017.1097. ISSN 2279-9028. PMC5736993. PMID 29291194.
^"Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR)". Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). Retrieved 2021-03-24.
^"Why actions speak louder". The Guardian. 19 September 2004.
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Anal bleaching is the process of lightening the color of the skin around the anus It is done for cosmetic purposes to make the color of the anus more uniform with the surrounding area Some treatments are applied in an office or salon by a cosmetic technician and others are sold as cream that can be applied at home Contents 1 History 2 Methods 3 Chemicals 3 1 Hydroquinone 3 2 Acids 3 3 Mercury 4 In popular culture 5 See also 6 ReferencesHistory editPornographic film actresses were the first to undergo the anal bleaching process in an effort to lighten the color of their anuses to match the rest of their skin 1 As Brazilian waxing became popular due to the popularity of smaller swimsuits and lingerie the spread of pornography into the mainstream and endorsement of the procedure by celebrities 2 women began noticing that their anuses were darker than the rest of their skin 1 The increase in the number of women engaging in anal sex has also contributed to women s concern over the appearance of their anuses 1 As a result of this perceived problem anal bleaching began to gain appeal 3 Some gay men also make use of the procedure 4 5 The treatment was first offered in the US in California in 2005 it was reported to be available at the same time in Australia 5 Spas outside of Hollywood were slow to begin offering it as a beauty treatment with just one New York spa offering the service by 2007 6 Creams are now sold for use at home 7 Although the popularity of anal bleaching has not approached that of Brazilian waxing it received mainstream recognition in the US in the 2010s Methods editThere are several methods to carry out the anal lightening process The most common method is to simply use an at home lotion or gel to target the darkened anal and genital area and gradually fade the darkened area over time Chemicals editMany early cosmetics designed for anal bleaching contained ingredients that would irritate the sensitive anal area creating temporary discomfort and even burning scarring or incontinence 7 However modern products are more likely to be designed with sensitive skin in mind and are aimed at producing lightening effects without irritation Hydroquinone edit The process performed with creams containing hydroquinone is banned in some countries such as the member states of the EU 8 In 2006 the FDA removed previous advice that stated hydroquinone was considered generally safe as hydroquinone has been linked to ochronosis where skin becomes permanently discoloured and disfigured and because it may also be a carcinogen 9 All over the counter OTC sales over hydroquinone were banned in the US with the CARES Act of 2020 and a prescription is now required for purchase 10 Acids edit Other principal ingredients that are used in skin lightening cosmetics are arbutin and kojic acid 8 Arbutin often also called bearberry can be converted by the body into hydroquinone 11 Kojic acid was developed as a safer alternative to hydroquinone however it is less effective at lightening and also carcinogenic 12 Azelaic acid is another option Mercury edit Mercury was commonly used as a skin lightening agent However due to the known hazards of mercury renal damage neurotoxicity anxiety and depression 13 14 the FDA has prohibited mercury in cosmetic products since 1974 15 except for trace amount below 1 ppm 21CFR 700 13 In popular culture editThe procedure was briefly shown in 2004 in an episode of Cosmetic Surgery Live 16 One salon that performed the procedure received an increase in queries in 2005 attributed to an episode of Dr 90210 on E when porn star Tabitha Stevens was filmed having her anus bleached 5 See also editLabiaplasty VajazzleReferences edit a b c The Scary New Butt Beauty Trend Cosmopolitan 3 August 2011 The New Full Frontal Has Pubic Hair in America Gone Extinct The Atlantic 13 December 2011 Anal Bleaching From Porn Trend to Mainstream Un Necessary Evil LA Weekly 8 February 2012 Is Anal Bleaching for You Marie Claire 21 July 2011 a b c Britesmile for Bungholes The Village Voice 5 July 2005 Archived from the original on July 9 2008 Ass you like it Time Out New York 11 October 2007 a b Once You Go White Next Magazine 18 January 2013 Archived from the original on 23 January 2015 a b Skincare Skin lightening products Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association Archived from the original on 2015 01 23 Hydroquinone Studies Under The National Toxicology Program NTP Food and Drug Administration CARES Act Legislation Halting Sales of OTC Hydroquinone is Now in Effect 11 January 2021 Chemical Information Review Document for Arbutin CAS No 497 76 7 and Extracts from Arctostaphylos uva ursi PDF National Toxicology Program January 2006 Final Report of the Safety Assessment of Kojic Acid ResearchGate December 2010 Creme de blanchiment anal quels composants et ingredients Blanchiment Anal in French 2021 03 24 Retrieved 2021 03 24 Mohammed Terry Mohammed Elisabeth Bascombe Shermel 2017 10 09 The evaluation of total mercury and arsenic in skin bleaching creams commonly used in Trinidad and Tobago and their potential risk to the people of the Caribbean Journal of Public Health Research 6 3 1097 doi 10 4081 jphr 2017 1097 ISSN 2279 9028 PMC 5736993 PMID 29291194 Electronic Code of Federal Regulations eCFR Electronic Code of Federal Regulations eCFR Retrieved 2021 03 24 Why actions speak louder The Guardian 19 September 2004 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Anal bleaching amp oldid 1206739483, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
