Using Hydroquinone 4% to safely lighten skin PIH

Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation is a discolouration that is left on the skin after an underlying skin disease has healed. When I experienced an acne breakout, I used a combination of Retin-A and Hydroquinone 4% to resolve the acne and treat the discolored macules left behind. In this short video I show you the products that helped me lighten the hyperpigmented areas of skin. Please comment below.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• hydroquinone
• skin lightening
• Retin-A
• SPF 100
• Neo-Strata HQ plus

[GodsGenuineGift]

Nice video very informative. I believe that they only sell hydroquinone here in the US up to 2%. Anything else must be prescribed. Though I heard in some other countries such as in Africa they use it up to 30%.

[mwai0180]

@GodsGenuineGift I wonder which african country does that woah!!! 2% is already risking it with the unmerciful sun, because its reaction is tough on the skin- trust me I know. 30% is just downright lethal isnt? I wouldnt touch the thing no matter how quick the results.

[cremebruleec]

@mwai0180 I would have to agree... Hydroquinone is a strong chemical even at lower strengths!!

[cremebruleec]

@GodsGenuineGift Yes, I have heard that in the US, Hydroquinone 2% is available OTC and anything higher must be prescribed. In Canada, 2% is OTC and 4% is pharmacist controlled but is available without a prescription. Hydroquinone 30% sounds sooo dangerous! Thanks for your comment!

[vancitygurl]

I've used Ultra Quin b4 and I have to say that it takes a very long time to lighten the dark spots...It took me a year to lighten a certain spot and that's $20 for a tube for a year! Thats crazy...I want results within 2 weeeks to few months...so I will definitely go to walmart 2day and pick up the sunscreen and the neostrata...I just hope they have it in stock! awesome video and review!

[cremebruleec]

@vancitygurl Thanks for commenting, vancitygurl! I stopped using the hydroquinone 4% after 3 months (as per instructions) but I have noticed fantastic results on my hyper-pigmented spots. I still use Retin-A and my Dermaglow spf 100 everyday to maintain and protect from UV rays. How have your results been?

[Grapie89]

can you use Hydroquinone to treat dark eye circles?

[angel2010293]

How did you get rid of your acne you have such nice skin?

[SKYNETSOCIETY]

sexy.

[Angelmagik2]

You have beautiful skin

[lilblackfish2009]

omg why is everyone againts skin bleaching some ppl like dark some like light skin is thier fuckin skin. they should do what ever they want, without ppl hateing.

idk why ppl all up and arms over shit that dont affect them

I Mean cuz its very simple, if your dont like the idea of bleaching your skin then dont bleach your skin

if your really agiants this, then you should be agains other fake shit

like makeup , hair dyeing , plastic surgery & tanning , if your ass is really natural bitch!

[q4z4qz]

I saw a previous comment about 4% being controlled but available OTC. So how would I ask the pharmacist for it? Going to Canada soon

[moe161]

I wish i was the sun screen at 5:21

[xo1tom1ox]

Hello. thank you very much for this video it has been very informative. I have a lot of macules on my face because I was on accutane and it did heavy duty work on my skin and really attacked my acne. So far I haven't had a breakout yet but I still have these macules especially were I had cysts before and its not pretty to look at and brings out a huge insecurity in me. I'm defintaley going to run to the store and look for this product. Thank you very much

[GodsGenuineGift]

Do you rub it in or just put it on the spots? Also how to apply it do I do the lotion 1st then the sunscreen and then the fading cream?