Cream with hydroquinone

Beautiful, fair skin without the slightest sign of any imperfections is the dream of many women. But unfortunately, freckles, age spots sometimes appear on the face, and the skin color itself becomes gray. In such cases, hydroquinone cream will come to the rescue.

Hydroquinone is the active ingredient in many whitening face creams. In addition, it is found in many other facials, hair dyes, and nail polishes. It is this component that is responsible for the high level of lightening of the face, hair and nails, the destruction of age spots and freckles. This component is a whole combination of various chemical compounds that artificially reduce the normal production of melanin in the skin, due to which it loses its natural color and becomes lighter.

Few people think that hydroquinone cream is harmful to human health. Uncontrolled and constant use of whitening products for the face with its addition can lead not only to the fact that melanin stops being produced altogether, but also to hyperpigmentation of the skin, changes in its color without the possibility of further correction, and it can also cause serious health problems.

Hydroquinone differs from other whitening components not only in its chemical origin, but also in its high toxicity, which for some reason many manufacturers prefer to remain silent about. The components that make up this whitening supplement have a very high level of carcinogens that get into the cream itself, as well as any other cosmetic products with hydroquinone.

When a cream with this active substance gets on the skin, the production of melanin slows down, but at the same time the cover itself becomes very vulnerable to the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation.

Due to the high content of carcinogens in this active substance, skin cells, upon prolonged contact with it, begin to mutate and die intensely. This supplement is also extremely dangerous for the eyes, even with the slightest contact with this substance, vision can be greatly impaired, and the skin around them can undergo severe pigmentation.

With the abuse of creams with hydroquinone, collagen in the skin cells is actively destroyed, it begins to fade faster, becomes more wrinkled. But the main problem is the appearance of ochronosis, that is, a strong change in skin color. Its shade may become gray, blue, or the skin, in general, will be covered with spots of different colors.

The skin eventually gets used to this toxic substance and gradually stops responding to it properly. This leads to the fact that over time, to achieve a visible whitening effect, you will have to use even more aggressive and toxic products.

1. Lierac "Hydra-Chrono" this is a wonderful moisturizing day cream, most of the composition of which includes plant extracts. The content of hydroquinone is very small, so this remedy can be used for the face rather as a moisturizing and prophylactic. It is almost impossible to whiten and destroy already existing dark age spots and freckles with its help. However, it is highly popular among customers due to the low level of hydroquinone, and, consequently, the minimal toxicity of this product.
2. Cream from the American manufacturer Nadinola, contains a large amount of this active substance, namely as much as 3%. Therefore, it is not surprising that it is chosen to destroy even the strongest facial pigmentation. It has a relatively light texture and is easy to apply on the face.
3. One of the most popular products is Astramin. At the moment, it is rightfully considered one of the best and most inexpensive whitening creams. It has a high content of hydroquinone in the composition, as well as a very oily texture. Therefore, it is not recommended to use it as a regular day cream, and even more so as a makeup base.

Despite claims by some manufacturers that their product can replace a regular day cream, skin care experts and dermatologists say that whitening creams are best used in the evening.

The higher the concentration of hydroquinone in the cream, the smaller the amount should be used. At the same time, again, doctors strongly advise applying the product only to the spots themselves and a small area of ​​​​the skin around them.

Before applying the cream, you should thoroughly cleanse your face with a special cleanser, then the skin is thoroughly dried and only then the cream is applied to it. In the morning after waking up, its remnants must also be removed from the face, using cleansers.

Like almost any cosmetic product, this product has its advantages, which include:

• Wide range of goods. Many brands are engaged in the production of such bleaching agents, which makes it possible to purchase both the product of a well-known manufacturer and one who has just appeared on the market.
• Price availability. Most hydroquinone whitening creams are inexpensive.
• Possibility of ubiquitous acquisition. Whitening creams with hydroquinone are sold both in ordinary stores and in almost all pharmacies.
• Really effective whitening. Age spots disappear, and freckles simply dissolve.

Among the most significant disadvantages of this product are the following:

1. High toxicity.
2. The presence of side effects in the form of changes in skin color and its increased hyperpigmentation.
3. The impossibility of using the product on a bright sunny day, due to the lack of protection from ultraviolet radiation.

If, for some reason, a hydroquinone cream does not suit you, you can purchase a product with a similar effect on age spots, the composition of which is less toxic. The following ingredients that are part of whitening creams are considered the best and safest analogues:

• Cranberry, strawberry and bearberry extracts are natural bleaching agents. In addition, they are safe for the skin, and nothing but good can give it.
• Azelaic acid, found in wheat, rye and barley therefore, just like the previous component, it is absolutely safe for the face, and most importantly, it has no toxicity.
• Vitamins A and E often referred to as female beauty vitamins, they not only slightly whiten the skin, but also protect it from negative ultraviolet radiation, as well as nourish and moisturize.
• Innovative novelty Lumixyl - it is a synthetic development of scientists. This supplement effectively removes existing pigmentation on the skin and protects the face from its new manifestations.

Despite all the frightening characteristics of the cream with hydroquinone, the majority of customers still speak positively about it. Indeed, the effect of skin whitening is very high, and the result becomes apparent after a couple of uses of the product. Low price, ease of use and economical consumption also, according to women, play an important role in choosing such a product. They also say that with the correct use of such a whitening cream and its course application, there are no side effects.

Hydroquinone cream can also be prepared at home. You can watch the video recipe for making it below.