Description
This prescription-strength serum contains four percent hydroquinone to help reduce hyperpigmentation and dark spots while Vitamin C, also known as L-Ascorbic Acid at ten percent, works to maintain the appearance of youthful skin.
Prescription is required. Contact your healthcare provider or locate a nearby physician to purchase this product.
Key Ingredients
- Hydroquinone at four percent is a powerful melanin inhibitor that has been proven effective in reducing and potentially eliminating melasma and hyperpigmentation.
- L-Ascorbic Acid at ten percent is the purest form of Vitamin C and is known to neutralize free radicals, minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and brighten skin tone.
Full Ingredients
Active Ingredient:
- Hydroquinone, USP four percent or forty milligrams per gram
Inactive Ingredients:
Water, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat, Dipropylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Fragrance
Safety Information
Important Safety Information
This product contains four percent hydroquinone and should be used under medical supervision.
Contraindications:
- Do not use if you have a history of sensitivity or allergic reactions to this product or any of its ingredients.
- The safety of topical hydroquinone use during pregnancy or in children under twelve years of age has not been established.
Warnings:
- Avoid contact with eyes, nose, mouth, or lips. If accidental contact occurs, rinse immediately with water and consult a physician.
- Sunscreen use is essential during hydroquinone treatment because even minimal sun exposure can sustain melanocytic activity.
- This product contains sodium metabisulfite, which may cause allergic reactions, including anaphylactic symptoms, in sulfite-sensitive individuals, especially those with asthma.
Precautions:
- Apply only to small areas at a time since some users may experience temporary redness and mild burning.
- For pregnancy, classified as Category C, no studies have been conducted on hydroquinone’s effects during pregnancy. Use only if clearly necessary.
- For nursing mothers, it is unknown whether hydroquinone is excreted in breast milk. Use with caution.
- The safety and effectiveness of this product have not been established for children under twelve years of age.