Hydroquinone

[popeye]

i just got back from walmart, and I found this stuff called Nadinola skin discoloration fade cream for like 4 bucks. it supposedly fades dark spots for a more even skin tone. i just googled the stuff, and it is 3% hydroquinone. apparently hydroquinone should only be prescribed by a dermatologist and can only be used for a certain amount of time because it can cause cancer.

does anyone know anything about this? I'm pretty frightened...

 

[LittleRumor]

You have to be careful with hydroQ. It's a weaker concentration to buy over the counter, but normally pretty expensive. I'm shocked that' it's only $4!! Anyway, you absolutely cannot use hydroQ if you're pregnant; it causes birth defects. You can apply it twice a day and follow with a good 25+ SPF sunscreen for the day. And you cannot use it longer than 5 months of twice a day application. You need to give your skin a month 'break' after that. The last part is what the Sephora chick told me when I bought Murad's. Maybe someone can comment on this? Otherwise, it's a good safety precaution /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[LVA]

never heard of it .. and don't know if i'm even pronouncing the name of the thread rite ... lol

 

[cardboardboxed]

I'd be careful. But wow $4! Where was it in the store?

 

[popeye]

i found it next to the shampoo aisle.

after looking it up online, i was really surprised that i got it so cheap too. all the other stuff with hydro. in it was mad expensive. maybe i just got lucky?

i'm going to try it out for my scars and see what gives. i just wanted to make sure i wasnt going to die or anything. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

oh yeah, i use murad too. acne complex kit. does that have hydro. in it too?

 

[Little_Lisa]

I've never used it but I know it helps to fade dark spots and reduce pigmentation. Good find at $4.

 

[emily_3383]

my derm prescribed me 3% hydroq and i used it for about 4 months and it all cleared up. But now my skin got irritated after i shaved my legs so now they are scarred again. I have noticed that most skin fading products only have 2% and i rather have it prescribed then getting it at a store.

 

[xjackie83]

i did a very comprehensive search, but please research this stuff. Just a simple search on google I found links saying many countries (including France) have banned hydroq because they believe can cause cancer. I realize everything causes cancer these days, but it's something worth looking into before slathering it onto your body.

 

[Nox]

Use the Makari skin care line. They do not use HyrdroQ in their products (except for the fade soaps). Read more about them at www.makari.com

 

[NYShopgirl]

i tried pro active skin lightening lotion with hyroquinone it's a little bit espensive but now i've been using palmers fade cream with hydroquinone for some dark spots that i have, it also cost almost $5 only. I also read that it dangerous but you just have to use it for 3 months and then stop it.

 

[monniej]

nadinola has been around for ages. for a long time it was the only fade cream available to african americans. my grandmother and my sister still use it and their skin is great. i tried to use it and it broke me out so badly that i never tried it again. i would most definitely do a patch test before using this product. i may be only $4, but it's super strong and could cause a terrible reaction. be very careful!

 

[popeye]

thanks guys /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[missprissy82]

i use derm prescribed hq, and I have no problems from it. I am african american with oily sensitive acne prone skin. It takes months for my marks to fade, so i HAVE to use this. Or Ill look like I have chickenpocs.

 

[chocobon]

Hydroquinone is a form of cortisone for fading dark spots but what I know is u can't use it for more than 2 months continuously 2x/day,u have to stop it if there's no improvement in 2 months and take a month's break,then re-use again.

You have to use sunblock in the morning and sometimes it comes with a sunblock.

 

[dolphin_gal]

I read a little while ago that the FDA is going to ban Hydroquinine from any/all skin care products except maybe those ONLY prescribed by a doctor. If the FDA bans it, you know it's gotta be bad .... either that or the company isn't rich enough to 'buy' and endorsement - lol. I'd stay away from it at all costs. JMO

 

[Jennifer]

wow, i've never heard of this stuff. i'd definitely steer clear unless you get a doctor's opinion. good luck and be careful!

 

[LittleRumor]

That's too bad that the FDA is planning to ban it!! It's suppose to be really effective. There are a lot of precautions with it, which I mentioned above, so I suppose it's too 'advanced' for OTC. Paula Begoun and Dr Leslie Baumann (my skin care gurus) recommend hydroQ for clearing pigments> I currently have a ton from a bad breakout, so I am using Murad's to clear them up. I'll let everyone knows how it goes. :laughing:

 

[milkauvence]

Hi Gang,

I would stay away from it. But, if, you insist on giving it a try take my derms advice. She said never go out into the sun without 25+SPF(plus reapplication every hour) IF you are using ACTIVE ingrediant products. What you are trying to prevent can become worse in the future, The combination of "active product+sun" makes your skin over-react causing your cells to go into defense mode which can lead to skin spots and aging in the future.

 

[LittleRumor]

http://www.philosophy.com/web/store/...-1_56507_24008

This might be better if anyone is afraid to use hydroQ. I haven't personally used it, but I'm considering. (I tend to react with sunscreen products...I don't know why /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> )

 

[LipglossQueen]

I think hydroquine is dangerous it's meant to be really affective but it also makes the skin more prone to sun damage I would recommend trying something that doesn't contain hydroquine.