What not to do when you are using hydroquinone
December 25th, 2008
Many melasma sufferers use a prescribed treatment containing hydroquinone to treat melasma. Although many see great results with these products, hydroquinone is a harsh chemical that can be hard on your skin and body. If you do choose to use hydroquinone be careful with it and follow these skin care tips on what not to do.
- Don’t use any hydroquinone products if you have extra dry, sunburned or irritated skin.
- Don’t use hair removal products including wax
- Don’t use astringents or products containing alcohol, lime, or spices
- Don’t sunbathe whether in natural sunlight or tanning bed. In fact, wear a sun block of SPF 15 all the time
- Don’t get the product near your eyes, nostrils and lips. It will sting and burn.
- Don’t use benzoyl peroxide while using hydroquinone
Read more about hydroquinone on my Squidoo lens about melasma facts.
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