Product Details:
- Name: Hydroquinone 4% Cream
- Manufacturer: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
- Ingredients: Each gram of the cream contains 40 mg of hydroquinone, along with a cream base of Alcohol, Capryloyl Glycine, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Kojic Acid, Laureth-7, Lecithin, Polyacrylamide, Purified Water, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Squalane, and Xanthan Gum
- Chemical Formula: C6H6O2
- Structural Formula: 1,4 dihydroxybenzene
- Indications: Gradual bleaching of hyperpigmented skin conditions such as chloasma, melasma, freckles, senile lentigines, and other unwanted areas of melanin hyperpigmentation
- Contraindications: Prior history of sensitivity or allergic reaction to hydroquinone or any of the ingredients of the product. The safety of topical hydroquinone use during pregnancy or for children (12 years and under) has not been established
Positive Aspects:
- Effective in lightening dark patches of skin caused by pregnancy, birth control pills, hormone medicine, or injury to the skin
- Can be helpful in treating various forms of hyperpigmentation, including freckles, acne scars, and post-inflammatory marks
Negative Aspects:
- Some concerns about its safety, including potential links to cancer, allergies, and developmental and reproductive toxicity
- The use of hydroquinone in cosmetics is restricted in some countries due to safety concerns
Inactive Ingredients:
- Alcohol
- Capryloyl Glycine
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Glycerin
- Glycolic Acid
- Kojic Acid
- Laureth-7
- Lecithin
- Polyacrylamide
- Purified Water
- Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Squalane
- Xanthan Gum
