anti-hyperpigmentation agent
an ingredient used in "skin-lightening" products
Substance that is known to successfully reduce the intensity of freckles, melasma, and general brown patching by inhibiting melanin production. Unprotected sun exposure should be avoided, because it reverses the effect of hydroquinone by increasing melanin production. Occasionally, at higher concentrations, persons with a darker skin type will experience increased pigmentation, but this is rare. It can cause mild skin irritation and there is the possibility of an allergic reaction. Hydroquinone in 1% to 2% concentrations is available in over-the-counter products; 4% concentrations are available by prescription only.
A skin-bleaching ingredient to suppress melanin.
Used in low-priced and lower quality bleach and freckle creams and lotions, as well as in hair dyes. A dangerous chemical that causes death when only 5 gram is swallowed. As little as ONE gram swallowed reportedly can cause nausea, vomiting, delirium, sense of suffocation and collapse. Workers that are exposed in manufacturing of this chemical suffered clouding of the eyes. Animal tests show that it cause bladder cancers. In African countries where still products with hydroquinone are being sold that contain a high dose of hydroquinone report an alarming increase of skin cancers. Several countries have banned hydroquinone all together while in some countries hydroquinone can still be used at 2% maximum dosage only. But who want to be at risk?? Paul Penders introduced a safe alternative for a skin-whitening product, called: AquaLuna. It consists of natural ingredients that do not cause irritation but still yield excellent results.
a skin lightening agent. Two-percent concentrations are commonly found in over-the-counter lighteners; while prescription bleaching products have higher concentrations.
A bleaching agent used in skin preparations.
A developing agent, also know as Quinol.
