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The Low-Down on Hydroquinone Products

Article Category: Wellness, Fitness and Diet

Author Name: Gabrielle Blanche

Whitening products are widely-sold in Asia and Africa because of the mentality that fairer skin is more attractive. In the US, where it is believed that tanned is beautiful, people buy hydroquinone products mainly to treat sun spots. Despite the rave reviews on the effectiveness of hydroquinone as a whitening agent, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) almost banned all cosmetic products that contained hydroquinone in 2006.

Hydroquinone is the ingredient that most bleaching products contain because it works by inhibiting the production of melanin, the pigment which gives color to all living things. Melanin supposedly protects the skin from UV radiation. The higher the concentration of melanin in one's skin, as in the case of dark-skinned individuals, the more resistant they will be to the harmful effects of the sun. However, there are some areas of the skin that tend to have more amounts of melanin; hence, the appearance of moles and freckles on exposed areas of the body.

This powerful whitening ingredient caused a stir in the medical world because of some studies that exposed the cancer-causing properties of hydroquinone. According to the FDA, when hydroquinone was tested on rats, this triggered a chemical reaction that caused them to have leukemia. This led the FDA to conclude that hydroquinone might have the same effect on humans, so they proposed a ban on the over-the-counter sale of products containing this reputedly carcinogenic compound. In Europe, there was no such proposal because hydroquinone products were banned outright.

After extensive research, there was no strong evidence that humans would have the same reaction to this harmful chemical, so the FDA eventually approved the sale of hydroquinone products. The FDA regulated the distribution of hydroquinone, though, by requiring a limited quantity of up to 2% in over-the-counter products and 4% in doctor-prescribed meds.

Despite the lack of evidence to prove hydroquinone's cancer-causing effect on humans, many dermatologists still do not trust it enough to prescribe it for their patients' whitening treatments. Studies have shown that this compound tends to make the outer layer of the skin thinner, thus causing users to have a panda-like appearance. Since hydroquinone creams are not supposed to be applied on the eyelids, it only affects the skin surrounding the eye area. That is why, after regularly using hydroquinone products, people have whiter skin but darker eye circles. It has also been shown that prolonged use causes blue and black pigmentations to appear on the skin.

To counter the panda effect, users of hydroquinone are advised to either stay indoors or put on sunblock with a high SPF. Furthermore, since most hydroquinone products are mixed with exfoliants, like AHA, users are advised to constantly moisturize to keep their skin hydrated. These products take effect after three months, at most. But, if users don't see the changes after the maximum treatment period, they should stop using the product; otherwise, it may cause complications for their skin.

In conclusion, products that contain hydroquinone are effective at lightening skin discolorations. However, users should be aware of the risks and consequences of treating their skin with such products. As much as possible, they should also take measures to prevent skin conditions that may require such treatments.

Keywords: skin bleach, skin bleaching

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