What are depigmenting agents?

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Depigmenting agents are topical lightening agents used for skin disorders associated with hyperpigmentation and melasma (a condition that causes dark, discolored patches on your skin).

What is the best cream to remove pigmentation?

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Anti pigmentation cream	Features
Mamaearth Bye Bye Blemishes Face Cream	Fights pimple
Vaadi Herbals Lemongrass Anti Pigmentation Massage Cream	Levels skin tone
Jovees Anti Blemish Pigmentation Cream	Improves skin lucidity
Kaya Clinic Pigmentation Reducing Complex	Reduces tan

What does kojic acid do to your skin?

Kojic’s acid primary use — and benefit — is to lighten visible sun damage, age spots, or scars. This can result in an anti-aging effect on the skin. In addition to skin-lightening effects, kojic acid also contains some antimicrobial properties.

Is niacinamide a bleaching agent?

In the clinical studies, niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use. Conclusions: The data suggest niacinamide is an effective skin lightening compound that works by inhibiting melanosome transfer from melanocytes to keratinocytes.

What is the side effect of hydroquinone?

Mild burning, stinging, redness, and dryness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. If your doctor has prescribed this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.

Is Vitamin C good for pigmentation?

Vitamin C can help heal blemishes, reduce hyperpigmentation, and give your skin an out-of-this-world glow.

Is kojic acid same as hydroquinone?

Kojic acid is similar to a chemical called hydroquinone. They are both effective treatments for hyperpigmentation. Treatment with kojic acid isn’t immediate. For significant improvement, you’ll need to use a kojic acid cosmetic for up to three months in some cases.

Why is kojic acid banned?

Kojic acid was deemed a “quasi-drug” and banned from the market in Japan by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in 2003 and subsequently in Korea and Switzerland due to safety concerns stemming from animal test results suggesting mutagenicity.

Can I use Vitamin C with hydroquinone?

That’s why Vitamin C works best when combined with other potent skin lightening agents, like Hydroquinone. Hydroquinone with Vitamin C is especially effective because the vitamin also provides some protection against sun damage, which is a major contributor to skin discolorations.

What is the highest hydroquinone?

hydroquinone 4%
Additionally, the highest strength that is commercially available with a prescription is a hydroquinone 4% cream. A cream with 6, 8, or 10 percent hydroquinone can only be obtained from a compounding pharmacy with a prescription.

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