Hydroquinone

[milkauvence]

There's also Kojic Acid as a lightener which is less harmful. Gycolic facials work great and an AHA face washes.

 

[SuperNanna]

Hi!

I have a tendency to breakout with sunscreen products also ... I have found a great foundation from Tarte with spf 20 that is not only a marvelous lightweight foundation, but doesn't bother my skin at all. I bought it at Sephora, don't know where else it is sold. Also, Clinique has some great non-oily sunscreen products that are marvelous. My daughter has acne and she uses the Clinique spray on her face and it doesn't bother her skin. The Clinique is a bit more reasonably priced, as the Tarte foundation runs around $50 for a six to nine month tube (depending on how often you use it). Hope you find something as sunscreen is a necessity these days, isn't it?

Best of luck,

SuperNanna

 

[seiya_odango]

Hydroquinone is banned in Japan, France, and recently some parts of Africa. Kojic Acid is the main ingredient for most whiteners in Asia. Kojic Acid takes longer to whiten, but is safe to use as opposed to Hydroquinone. There is also alpha-arbutin which is another alternative.

For a Kojic Acid alternative try:

Kose Sekkisei- available at bath and body works

For a Alpha-Arbutin alternative try:

Shiseido Whitess

DHC Alpha-Arbutin line- www.dhccare.com

One major thing to remember if you are going to use Hydroquinone is that once you get desired results is to stop using it immediately. Good luck /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[tajameka]

i use the nadinola..n it works! umm i dont think i have cancer...? maybe i should go check. but uh..if ur lookin 4 something that ACTUALLY fades post-acne marks..then u shud try it!

 

[chinadoll]

My experience with Hydroquinone was not good. I have seen that cream Nadinola. I used like 2% and after I used it caused redness irritation and it counter acted. I had a reaction to it, the dark spots got darker instead of lighter after using it for like 3 weeks. Be very careful I dont recommend this. Go to Sephora and get a holistic natural lightener works safely. Try Lumedia.

 

[memaize]

I'm so glad I read this......I was wondering about how long I should use my Obaji products (the clear, and blender are both 4% hydrQ). I've been using it steadily for 9 months....Yikes.

 

[Lauren]

Just wanted to add, don't use it along with benzoyl peroxide or it will stain your skin brown!!

 

[LipglossQueen]

It makes you more sensitive to the sunlight that's why the skin goes darker, I'm not sure if your skin will forever be more sensitive though.

 

[emily_3383]

I was prescribed hydroq and the brand my derm chose for me was pretty cheap. Since it was for my legs and i didnt want to wear shorts or skirts i didnt have to worry about getting too much sun on my legs. At first i thought it was working but soon after all my scars went away.

 

[Glamour Girl]

I was using a fade product with that in it, and it didn't do a thing! Now I'm trying "Meladerm" - if you google it, you will get all the details.