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.

A viral video shows a woman displaying her dramatic skin transformation after using bleaching cream ... Common ingredients include hydroquinone, vitamin C, glycolic acid, and retinoids.

Ron Robinson explains what “lightening” and “brightening” means in Korean skincare, how it differs from whitening, and if Black women should be concerned.

Then, after ... many bleaching creams contain harmful chemicals like steroids, which can lead to skin thinning and other long-term health issues.“A high dosage of hydroquinone can cause ...

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.