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Profile: Hydroquinone
INCI name:
Hydroquinone.
Function:
Antioxidant, brightening agent, hair colouring agent, masking agent, reducing agent, stabilising agent.
Origin:
Synthetic.
Concentration allowed by European regulations :
Banned in Europe in cosmetic products. Up to 0.02% in products for the preparation of artificial nails.
Where to find it / them? :
Semi-permanent nail varnishes, skin lightening treatments, nail glues, moisturising creams, deodorants/anti-perspirants.
Risks to health:
Potential carcinogen, potential allergen, potential skin irritant, potential reproductive toxin.
Risks to the environment :
Aquatic ecotoxicity, substance with low biodegradability.
More information :
In Europe, for professional use only. Avoid contact with the skin. Also prohibited in the United Kingdom, Japan, and South Africa.