Women looking to reduce the appearance of dark spots may want to consider avoiding skin care products for black skin that contain hydroquinone. Medicine Net reported on the dangers of the ingredient.
In 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed banning cosmetics than have hydroquinone in them. Currently, it is legal to sell products that contain up to 2 percent of the substance, although it has been named as a possible carcinogen.
According to the FDA, hydroquinone has been associated with a condition known as ochronosis, which causes skin darkening and dis-figuration. The organization reported that they are planning more studies to determine the long-term effects of the substance on people.
Ethnic women should take the health of their skin into consideration when choosing a skin care product. There are many cosmetics currently on the market for African American skin that do not contain the potentially dangerous chemical.
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