I feel that 8% Hydroquinone is safe as a lightening agent, however I would recommend the following method:
I would prefer to initially treat the areas of hyperpigmentation with BBL (Broad Band Light).
I also agree in difficult cases Retin-A is an excellant way of prepping the skin...
Hexylresorcinol is a chemical compound with anaesthetic, antiseptic, and antihelmintic properties; it is used more as a soothing agent. It is not a chemical lightening agent like hydroquinone is. The serum you are referring to is by Clarins and contains hexylresorcinol, "a lightening active...
Hyperpigmentation and discoloration on the body can only be improved with a combination of topical creams followed by laser therapy. We recommend the Kareskin Body Brightening Kit:
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MelapadsLuminase and Exfolase creamsFollowed by fractional laser, Covalent peels, and Yag laser...