MelloDerm-HQ Hydroquinone 4% Cream Ingredients Explained
Published August 10, 2021 • Added by bradley_gilbert
Overview
What it is
Facial treatment with 1 ingredient
Cool Features
It is vegan, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for dark spots
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
MelloDerm-HQ is from South Africa. This product is used in 41 routines created by our community.
We independently verify ingredients and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Does this product need an update? Let us know.
Facial treatment with 1 ingredient
Quick info
When to use
See how it fits into your routine
You should know
Benefits
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Concerns
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Ingredients 1
May worsen Rosacea
Hydroquinone is used to treat hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and age spots.
Ingredient Ratings
Based on the number of likes and dislikes each ingredient has received.
Ingredients Explained
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.
Gentle reminder that all skin tones are beautiful!
Learn more about HydroquinoneCompared With
Here are some products that it's often compared with
More Facial Treatments
The Ordinary
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
The Ordinary
Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
The Ordinary
Lactic Acid 10% + HA
The Ordinary
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
We're dedicated to providing you with the most up-to-date and science-backed ingredient info out there.
The data we've presented on this page has been verified by a member of the SkinSort Team.
Read more about us
Track your products and build your routine with SkinSort.
Get started - it's free!
