Tretinoin and Hydroquinone Safety

January 20, 2009
Asked By:Christina Liman in Indonesia

How many percent of Tretinoin and Hydroquinone is safe for facial skin? Are there any harmful side effects for these chemicals? I am thinking about using them for melasma treatment.

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May 29, 2014

Answer: Non hydroquinone skin lightening with Melarase

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May 29, 2014

Answer: Non hydroquinone skin lightening with Melarase

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March 2, 2018

Answer: Hydroquinone and Tretinoin Safety

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March 2, 2018

Answer: Hydroquinone and Tretinoin Safety

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March 2, 2018

Answer: Safety for hydroquinone and retinoid creams

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March 2, 2018

Answer: Safety for hydroquinone and retinoid creams

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March 2, 2018

Answer: Tretinoin/ Retinoids and Bleaching Creams with Hydroquinones are safe and effective for Melasma

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March 2, 2018

Answer: Tretinoin/ Retinoids and Bleaching Creams with Hydroquinones are safe and effective for Melasma

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May 23, 2018

Answer: Both Hydroquinone and Tretinoin are safe. You can do Hydroquinone 4-8% and Tretinoin 0.1%.

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May 23, 2018

Answer: Both Hydroquinone and Tretinoin are safe. You can do Hydroquinone 4-8% and Tretinoin 0.1%.

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