Hydroquinone (P-Dihydroxybenzene)

DESCRIPTION- This world-renowned skin bleaching agent is naturally derived from some plants and fungi and is extensively touted as the best skin lightening ingredient by dermatologists all around the globe. It is mostly used by personal care and pharmaceutical industries.

INCI Name- Hydroquinone

Molecular Formula- C₆H₄ (OH) ₂

Alternative Names- 1, 4-benzenediol, Benzene-1, 4-diol

Purity of the Ingredient-99% 

 BENEFITS AND USES-

• Our hydroquinone can be used in the treatment of numerous skin-related issues including melasma, acne scars, freckles, sunspots, and age spots, etc.
• When added to under-eye creams, it visibly reduces the appearance of dark circles and makes them look brighter.
• You can add it to your moisturizer and apply it at night to reap the benefits of a tan removal cream.
• When applied regularly over patchy skin it evens out the skin tone and makes it appear youthful.

 HOW IT WORKS-

• It works by reducing or blocking the production of melanin in the skin.
• It works by removing the upper layer of dead skin and revealing fresh skin from underneath.

 CONCENTRATION AND SOLUBILITY-

• It is recommended that it should be used at a maximum concentration of 2-4%.
• It is moderately soluble in water and highly soluble in alcohol but is insoluble in oil.

 HOW TO USE-

• Mix our hydroquinone with water in the recommended concentration at room temperature.
• Heat the base formulation and add the water solution in it with constant stirring.
• Blend both of them until a homogenous mixture is obtained.