1.   The cream contains vitamin A to nourish the skin.

2.   In addition, many ultrapasteurized creams contain stabilizers and gums that ruin their texture.

3.   Some creams do contain dyes that simply stain your skin.

4.   The cream contains corticosteriods, which are anti-inflammatory and pain-killing drugs that are banned unless prescribed by doctors for health reasons.

5.   Almost all fade creams contain the chemical hydroquinone which has been banned in some countries due to an association with causing skin sensitivity and blotchy skin.

6.   Chua said such creams contained hydroquinone, which could cause severe burning, stinging or irritation to the skin of those allergic to it.

7.   The new cream contains tretinoin, a vitamin A derivative that occurs naturally in the body.