Product Details:
- Name: Hydroquinone 4% Cream
- Ingredients: Each gram of the cream contains 40 mg of hydroquinone, in a cream base of Alcohol, Capryloyl Glycine, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid.
- Indications: Gradual bleaching of hyperpigmented skin conditions such as chloasma, melasma, freckles, senile lentigines, and other unwanted areas of melanin hyperpigmentation.
- Mechanism of Action: Hydroquinone works by inhibiting the enzymatic oxidation of tyrosine to 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) and suppressing other melanocyte metabolic processes, leading to a reversible depigmentation of the skin.
- Safety: The safety of topical hydroquinone use during pregnancy or for children (12 years and under) has not been established.
Positive Effects:
- Effective Skin Lightening: Hydroquinone is an effective skin lightening agent that can help lighten dark patches of skin, such as hyperpigmentation, melasma, "liver spots," "age spots," and freckles.
- Even Skin Tone: By controlling melanocytes, hydroquinone can help achieve a more evenly toned skin over time.
- Quick Results: It takes about four weeks on average for hydroquinone to take effect, and several months of consistent use may be required to see full results.
Negative Effects:
- Potential Health Concerns: The use of hydroquinone in skin lightening creams has raised some health concerns.
- Reversible Depigmentation: The depigmentation caused by hydroquinone is reversible, and exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light can cause repigmentation of the bleached areas.
- Possible Side Effects: Hydroquinone may produce unwanted cosmetic effects if not used as directed, and the physician should be familiar with the proper use of the product.
- Allergic Reactions: Some people may be allergic to hydroquinone or its inactive ingredients, such as sulfites, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
Ingredients or Materials:
- Hydroquinone: A skin-lightening agent that works by decreasing the number of melanocytes present, leading to a decrease in melanin production and a lighter skin tone.
- Alcohol: A common ingredient in skincare products that can help dissolve other ingredients and provide a cooling sensation.
- Capryloyl Glycine: A skin-conditioning agent that can help improve the texture and appearance of the skin.
- C13-14 Isoparaffin: A solvent and emollient that can help improve the spreadability and texture of the cream.
- Glycerin: A humectant that can help attract and retain moisture in the skin, keeping it hydrated and supple.
- Glycolic Acid: An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that can help exfoliate the skin, improve its texture, and promote cell turnover.
