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A Glimpse Into Hydroquinone: The Latest Skincare Must-have

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May 28, 2021
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It is a summertime favorite to spend time sunbathing to get the perfect tan, but we can end up with freckles even when we cover our faces. You may have been born with dark spots on your skin, too.

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No matter how you ended up with dark spots on your skin, some people would do anything in their power to get rid of the dark spots. Luckily, there are a few products on the market that can help with that. However, there are some dangers to it.

WomanlyLive is here to unpack the skincare product that can lighten dark spots on your skin.

What Is Hydroquinone

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Hydroquinone is a chemical compound discovered in the 1800s and has since been used for everything from developing photographs to skincare. In this context, we’re discussing hydroquinone as a skincare product.

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Hydroquinone is known for its lightening effects on the skin. It can be brightening and reduce the appearance of dark marks on the skin. Hydroquinone will generally even out your skin tone and improve the appearance of it.

Is It Safe

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There has been very much debate about whether or not hydroquinone is safe for people to use, especially on their facial skin, which is much more sensitive than the skin on any other part of their bodies.

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While the ingredient has been banned in places such as the UK, Europe, and Japan, hydroquinone is completely safe to use and has been FDA approved. You must, of course, be careful and use it as indicated, but if you follow the indications, you should not run into any problems.

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Hydroquinone can result in halo spots (severely lightened spots) on your skin, but only if you apply too much of the ingredient or apply it to the affected areas too often.

Who Can Use It

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There is no perfect candidate to use this ingredient. Any darkened spots on the skin can be treated with hydroquinone. You don’t have to have severe dark spots to use the product, and you can use this ingredient.

The people who will benefit the most from this ingredient would be people with acne scars, age spots, melasma, and chloasma. The results will not be immediate, and the ingredient will need to be used for a few weeks to see results.

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You should not use this ingredient if you are allergic to hydroquinone or peroxide, as the two are often used together.

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