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  hydroquinone SAFETY

  Posted by smok on February 28, 2021 at 6:45 pm

  why hydroquinone safe in usa Unauthorized  in europe?

  ngarayeva001 replied 4 years, 6 months ago 4 Members · 3 Replies
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  MarkBroussard

  Professional Chemist / Formulator

  February 28, 2021 at 8:19 pm

  @smok:

  Different regulations.  In the US, Hydroquinone is allowed up to 2% concentration as a prescription drug product.  It is not allowed in cosmetic products.

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  OldPerry

  Professional Chemist / Formulator

  February 28, 2021 at 10:09 pm

  I don’t believe it is banned in the EU if you have a prescription for it.

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  ngarayeva001

  Member

  February 28, 2021 at 11:15 pm

  I can confirm you can get 4% hydroquinone from a dermatologist in the UK.

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