2-Acetylhydroquinone (Ingredient Explained + Products)

Antioxidants inhibit oxidation, or a chemical reaction that leads to cell-damage and are found to correct signs of aging, brighten skin tone, and some antioxidants help stimulate collagen.

Helps with Dark Spots

These ingredients are known for their brightening properties, helping to even out skin tone and reduce the look of dark spots or dullness.

May cause Irritation

These ingredients are considered potential irritants, meaning they can cause irritation - but not necessarily for everyone. Everyone’s skin is different, so what bothers one person’s skin may be completely fine for someone else.

2-Acetylhydroquinone is an antioxidant. It can help to reduce the visibility of dark spots. It can cause irritation.

What it does

Bleaching To remove the color from, to lighten

Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Antioxidant A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one, such as vitamin e, vitamin c, or beta carotene, that protects cellsfrom the sometimes damaging effects of oxidation.

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it

2-Acetylhydroquinone

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