So is hydroquinone actually ever safe to use? Do dermatologists stand by its benefits and can it be safely incorporated back into our skincare routines? We asked some of the UK’s leading ...

Turner. “There’s also a more worrisome side effect of hydroquinone use known as exogenous ochronosis,” he adds. Exogenous ochronosis is a type of skin coloration where the skin darkens and ...

Although uncommon, ochronosis (a permanent, reticulated, ripple-like, sooty pigmentation) can occur, generally with prolonged use of high-concentration hydroquinone (Grimes, 1995). Tretinoin 0.1% ...

and never use a product containing hydroquinone. "If the product doesn't display the ingredients at all, then don't use it." He added: "Councils have been targeting rogue retailers selling these ...