Search:

That's the risk we take but at least we are aware of safer alternatives to hydroquinone.

Yes but from what I've been reading about kojic acid, it seems to be a safer more natural alternative to hydroquinone. Kojic acid is natural and hydroquinone is synthetic. Also from what I've read,...

Bump

So you don't think hydroquinone is poisonous at 2%?

I was looking at the cosmetics database for a listing of toxic ingredients today and hydroquinone got a hazard rating of the highest which was a 10! Whereas kojic acid got a hazard rating of 1?

I was looking at the cosmetics database for a listing of toxic ingredients today and hydroquinone got a hazard rating of the highest which was a 10! Whereas kojic acid got a hazard rating of 1? I...

Kwidem... do you have good results with the sure white cream? Did you have any bad side effects or headaches or anything like that?

I think you are right kwidem because I noticed when I was using the hydroquinone cream that I experienced headaches. Yesterday I threw all my hydroquinone creams in the trash. There has to be...

Can anybody recommend a fade cream that doesn't use hydroquinone? I was actually reading up on this last night and there was an article that said hydroquinone could cause headaches. I've noticed...

Can topical hydroquinone cause ill side effects like headaches or anything like that?

Thanks!

Bump

Thanks Mysunshine!

Yes but has anybody ever experienced any ill effects from long term use of hydroquinone?

Anabrand... Paula Begoun gives this a poor rating because of its inclusion of alcohol as a major ingredient... hope that helps.

Anybody else have any opinions on this topic?

Did you mean to say "there hasn't been" one documented case?

Is hydroquinone safe to use? Has anybody here used in long term? Can you it cause cancer or other medical conditions?