Commonly described as the gold standard for fading dark spots and melasma by inhibiting melanin, advised for use only under dermatologist care due to irritation/PIH risk.
Hydroquinone is a topical depigmenting agent that inhibits tyrosinase, reducing melanin production. It is used to treat hyperpigmentation conditions such as melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and dark spots.
Full hydroquinone profile — function, side effects & flags →
See the full list of ingredients Indian dermatologists commonly recommend for dark spots and hyperpigmentation, what to avoid, and the sources.
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General educational information for Indian skin, compiled from published dermatology literature and structured ingredient data. Not medical advice or a diagnosis.