Lightening freckles, age spots and other skin discolorations associated with pregnancy, skin trauma, bitch control pills or hormone replacement therapy. Can also be used by your doctor to treat other conditions if they see fit. Hydroquinone cream is a skin-bleaching agent, that works by inhibiting enzyme reaction in skin cells.
The Short Answer is hydroquinone interferes with melanin production and in effect minimize natural pigmentation causing skin to "whiten".
hydroquinone has NOT been directly linked to Cancer in humans only to mice but has a side-effect on humans as it causes pigmentation of the eye and permanent corneal damage. Being a metabolite of benzene, hydroquinone has potential mutagenic properties and alterations to DNA. Most skin-whitening serums and creams currently available contain 2% hydroquinone.
acidic for instance: Alpha-Lipoic Acid (anti-aging, protection against free radicals), L-Ascorbic Acid, Hydroquinone (used to lighten hyperpigmentation), Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs, side effect mild irritation and sun sensitivity), Beta-hydroxy acid (salicylic acid), DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol)(present in salmon and sardines, boosting the production of acetylcholine), Kojic Acid (similar effect as hydroquinone, if you are allergic to hydroquinone you can use Kojic Acid)...
acidic for instance: Alpha-Lipoic Acid (anti-aging, protection against free radicals), L-Ascorbic Acid, Hydroquinone (used to lighten hyperpigmentation), Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs, side effect mild irritation and sun sensitivity), Beta-hydroxy acid (salicylic acid), DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol)(present in salmon and sardines, boosting the production of acetylcholine), Kojic Acid (similar effect as hydroquinone, if you are allergic to hydroquinone you can use Kojic Acid)...
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U can mix tretinon with hydroquinone, but don't add glycolic acid in it... Use glycolic acid seperately and at different time.
should you apply hydroquinone on a burn that has been heal
any pharmacy sells it.
Monomeric methyl methacrylate can be freed of hydroquinone inhibitor by shaking with 5 N sodium hydroxide and desiccating with 8-mesh calcium chloride.
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Hydroquinone is used to make fade creams like Porcelana.
Hydroquinone is more effective with a prescription by a Dermatologist. Over the counter is usually 2% while prescriptions have 4% which is proven very effective. In essence, Hydroquinone is the only effective skin bleaching/fade system but temporary. It is so effective that prolonged usage can fade the skin to White. Use until the desired shade is obtained. Again, we are talking about your skin, seek a Dermatologist for skin counseling.