Hydroquinone Compounds
Hydroquinone/ Tretinoin/Vitamin C/Niacinamide
Hydroquinone/ Tretinoin/ Hydrocortisone
Topical Cream
20g and 45g
Dosage determined by your provider based on your skin health goals and medical history.
Hydroquinone (HQ) Compounds
Hydroquinone is a topical medication used to treat hyperpigmentation, or dark spots on the skin. It works by inhibiting the production of melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color.
1. Hydroquinone/ Tretinoin/Vitamin C/Niacinamide
Combining prescription-strength hydroquinone, tretinoin, vitamin C, and niacinamide provides comprehensive benefits for hyperpigmentation, acne, aging, and moisture retention. Individual benefits:
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Hydroquinone
Reduces melanin production, fading dark spots, acne scars, age spots, freckles, and melasma.
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Tretinoin
Accelerates skin cell turnover to improve skin texture, unclog pores, and fade hyperpigmentation. It also stimulates collagen production to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and firm the skin.
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Vitamin C
Promotes collagen production, leading to firmer, more youthful-looking skin while protecting the skin from sun damage.
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Niacinamide
Strengthens the skin's lipid barrier, improving hydration and protecting against irritants. Niacinamide’s anti-inflammatory properties helps reduce hyperpigmentation and acne.
2. Hydroquinone/ Tretinoin/ Hydrocortisone
The powerful, prescription-strength combination of hydroquinone, tretinoin, and hydrocortisone is used synergistically to treat inflammatory skin conditions, including hyperpigmentation (like melasma), acne, and symptoms of photoaging, by targeting pigmentation, speeding cell turnover, and reducing inflammation and itching. Individual benefits:
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Hydroquinone
A skin-lightening agent that reduces the production of melanin, fading dark spots, blemishes, and uneven skin tone.
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Tretinoin
A retinoid that increases skin cell turnover, helping to unclog pores, treat acne, and improve skin texture, fine lines, and signs of sun damage.
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Hydrocortisone
A mild corticosteroid that reduces inflammation, redness, and itching associated with various skin conditions and can calm irritation from the other ingredients.