In the US, 2% hydroquinone can be bought over-the-counter, while higher 4% concentrations require a doctor’s prescription. In Canada, 2% or 4% hydroquinone can be bought without a prescription. Skin lightening creams containing dangerous levels of hydroquinone Product name Brand Hydroquinone concentrations Other information Maxi White S1 Lightening Cream Gel – strong formula Labo Farmax 9% Body Clear Cream – Lightening Body Cream Picos-ci 2.6% Skin light, Super Lightening Body Lotion Rodis 5% Lotion smells of cocoa butter
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In the US, 2% hydroquinone can be bought over-the-counter, while higher 4% concentrations require a doctor’s prescription. In Canada, 2% or 4% hydroquinone can be bought without a prescription. Skin lightening creams containing dangerous levels of hydroquinone Product name Brand Hydroquinone concentrations Other information Maxi White S1 Lightening Cream Gel – strong formula Labo Farmax 9% Body Clear Cream – Lightening Body Cream Picos-ci 2.6% Skin light, Super Lightening Body Lotion Rodis 5% Lotion smells of cocoa butter