CLASS 10TH – BEAUTY & WELLNESS -BLEACHING -UNIT 2- SESSION 3

                            BLEACHING 

MEANING OF BLEACHING 

-  Bleaching is a cosmetic procedure that lightens the color of facial or body hair, making it less noticeable.

-  Instead of removing the hair, bleaching changes its shade so that it blends with the skin tone.

-  Commonly used on the face, arms, and back.

Patch Test before Bleaching

-  A patch test is done to check whether the client is allergic to bleaching chemicals.

-  A small amount of bleach mixture is applied on the inner arm or behind the ear.

-  Leave it for 15–20 minutes.

-  If no redness, itching, or burning occurs within 24 hours, the bleach is considered safe to use.

Procedure of Bleaching

1. Cleanse the skin with mild face cleanser.

2. Prepare the bleach mixture as per instructions (bleach cream + activator).

3. Apply the mixture evenly on the area using a spatula.

4. Keep away from eyes, lips, and sensitive areas.

5. Leave for 10–15 minutes (time depends on skin type and product).

6. Remove with cotton or damp sponge.

7. Wash the face with cold water and pat dry.

8. Apply soothing lotion or moisturizer.

Benefits of Bleaching

1. Lightens dark and unwanted facial hair.

2. Gives instant glow and fairness to the skin.

3. Helps in removing dullness and tanning.

4. Quick and painless compared to hair removal methods.

5. Provides even skin tone and brightness.

Side Effects of Bleaching

1. May cause skin irritation, itching, or redness.

2. Not suitable for very sensitive or acne-prone skin.

3. Frequent use may damage skin texture.

4. Risk of chemical burn if kept for too long.

5. May lead to dryness or uneven skin tone.

❓ Question–Answer 

Q1. Define Bleaching.

Ans. Bleaching is a cosmetic process that lightens the color of facial or body hair, making it less visible and blending with skin tone.

Q2. Why is a patch test necessary before bleaching?

Ans. A patch test ensures that the client is not allergic to bleach chemicals. It helps prevent skin reactions like redness, itching, or burning.

Q3. Write the steps of the bleaching procedure.

Ans. Cleanse skin → Prepare bleach mixture → Apply evenly → Leave for 10–15 minutes → Remove with cotton → Wash with cold water → Apply moisturizer.

Q4. Mention two benefits of bleaching.

Ans. (i) It lightens unwanted hair and makes it less noticeable.

(ii) Provides glow and even skin tone.

Q5. Write two side effects of bleaching.

Ans. (i) May cause irritation and redness.

(ii) Can damage skin texture if overused.