White wavy lines texture on a surfaceProfile: Hydroquinone

Profile: Hydroquinone

INCI name: Hydroquinone.
Function: Antioxidant, brightening agent, hair coloring agent, masking agent, reducing agent, stabilizing agent.
Origin: Synthetic.
Concentration allowed by European regulations : Banned in Europe in cosmetic products. Up to 0.02% in products for the preparation of artificial nails.
Where to find it / them? : Semi-permanent nail polish, skin lightening treatments, nail glues, moisturizing creams, deodorants/anti-perspirants.
Risks to health: Potential carcinogen, potential allergen, potential skin irritant, potential reproductive toxin.
Risks to the environment : Aquatic ecotoxicity, substance with low biodegradability.
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More information : In Europe, for professional use only. Avoid contact with the skin. Also prohibited in the United Kingdom, Japan, and South Africa.

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