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Description: HYDROQUINONE — skin lightening, tyrosinase inhibitor — EU-prohibited for general/OTC cosmetic use, permitted only in narrow professional contexts (see eu_restriction_note).
All Functions: skin lightening, tyrosinase inhibitor — EU-prohibited for general/OTC cosmetic use, permitted only in narrow professional contexts (see eu_restriction_note)
Quick Facts:
- Category: active
- Regulatory Note: Prohibited in the EU
🧪 HYDROQUINONE
HYDROQUINONE
CAS Number: 123-31-9
Also Known As: —
Category: active
EC Number: 204-617-8
Hydroquinone
HYDROQUINONE is an active ingredient used in skincare formulations.
skin lighteningtyrosinase inhibitor — EU-prohibited for general/OTC cosmetic usepermitted only in narrow professional contexts (see eu_restriction_note)
🌍 Regulatory Status
EU: ProhibitedUS: No restriction on fileKorea: Not yet available
EU max concentration: 0.02% (after mixing for use)
EU conditions: – For professional use only
– Avoid skin contact
– Read directions for use carefully
📊 Comedogenicity
No data yet
Not rated for this ingredient yet.
📚 Research & Evidence
PUBMED CITATIONS
N/A
Data sources: EU CosIng
💧 Skin Type Compatibility
No data yet
Per-skin-type data isn’t curated for this ingredient yet.
⚠️ Don’t Combine With
No data yet
No known incompatibilities on file for this ingredient.
🧴 Products Containing HYDROQUINONE
- Две линии, Пантенол «Пантенол» аэрозольный крем для ухода за кожей
- luckylily MASCARILLA SOS HIDRANTE E ILUMINADIRA