“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 ...

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 ...

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% ...

Hydroquinone 4%, padimate O 5%, dioxybenzone 3%, oxybenzone 2%; crm; contains sulfites. Avoid eyes. Use cautiously near lips, eyes, nose. Do 24 hr patch test before use; do not use if itching ...

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 ...

Hydroquinone 4%; crm; contains sulfites. Avoid eyes. Use cautiously near lips, eyes, nose. Do 24 hr patch test before use; do not use if itching, vesicle formation, or excessive inflammatory ...

Mohammed Iqbal Bharodawala, 45, from East Ham, admitted nine charges of selling products which contain banned ingredient hydroquinone. The father-of-six also admitted 15 counts of inadequately ...