A woman's before-and-after video showing dramatic results from skin bleaching has sparked debate after she worried her ...

Beware of actives in your cleanser when using hydroquinone. Always use sunscreen after you’ve applied the skin lightening agent ... your wrist or forearm—before introducing it to your routine.

“Depending on what’s being treated and the response after ... Accra. Before the ban in the U.S., hydroquinone was available to buy in a 2% concentration. In regions where skin bleaching ...

Primarily used for photographic development, hydroquinone was quickly recognised and heralded for its lightening properties, proven to even and rebalance hyperpigmentation in skin. However ...

The experts noted that bleaching creams and soaps often contain harsh chemicals such as hydroquinone, potent steroids, and mercury, which can cause skin thinning, irritation, and long-term damage.

Another was left with darker skin than before ... hydroquinone and a powerful antioxidant, glutathione, which may cause rashes and other side-effects. I also witnessed teenage girls buying ...