Musely The Spot Cream Erase Versus MelloDerm-HQ Hydroquinone 4% Cream
Updated on November 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Musely The Spot Cream Erase 4 ingredients
MelloDerm-HQ Hydroquinone 4% Cream 1 ingredient
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Musely The Spot Cream Erase 4 ingredients
MelloDerm-HQ Hydroquinone 4% Cream 1 ingredient
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Ingredients Side-by-side
May worsen Rosacea
Hydroquinone is used to treat hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and age spots.
2 Benefits
Kojic acid comes from fungi and can also be from fermented foods. It helps even out skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation.
6 Benefits
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
May worsen Rosacea
Hydroquinone is used to treat hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and age spots.
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hydroquinone is used to treat hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and age spots.
It works by decreasing the melanocytes in your skin. Melanocytes are cells that create melanin (the color pigment in skin).
Be sure to use this ingredient as prescribed by your doctor. Wearing sunscreen is also a must (you should be wearing sunscreen anyway!).
Most hydroquinone prescriptions are not to be used for longer than 3 months. Long term usage can cause ochronosis, or a condition in which the skin darkens more than before.
This ingredient is banned in the EU for being skin sensitizer. In the US, this ingredient is not allowed for over-the-counter sale.
However, it is still possible to get hydroquinone in the EU, US, Canada, Australia, and Japan from a doctor's prescription.
There is no known research backing this ingredient to be carcinogenic in humans.
Check out the European alternative to hydroquinone here.
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When to use
Musely The Spot Cream Erase 4 ingredients
MelloDerm-HQ Hydroquinone 4% Cream 1 ingredient
