Hydroquinone Side Effects

Hydroquinone is the only skin bleaching chemical recognized by the FDA. Skin bleaching creams may have different percentages of Hydroquinone in their compound, but any skin bleaching cream with over 2% may cause side effects. The most common side effect of skin bleaching is skin irritation and a burning sensation. The itching or stinging of the skin should be mild and temporary, with some reddening of skin where cream is applied.

Allergic Reaction to Skin Bleach
Allergic reactions can occur from skin bleaching, and would result in severe burning or itching of the skin. Unlike mild skin irritation expected with application, the pain would be severe and intolerable. Crusting on the skin could appear, as well as swelling of areas where skin bleach has been applied. Allergic contact dermatitis is the medical term used to describe allergic reactions to material in contact with skin. (See Resources.) The allergic reaction would warrant stopping the use of skin bleaching creams immediately, and seeking medical attention if reaction is severe. With allergic contact dermatitis, the allergy should settle down a few days after skin is no longer in contact with skin bleach cream.


Mercury Side Effects
Skin bleaching creams containing mercury should not be used for long periods of time. Mercury can cause poisoning, and mercury in creams can start accumulating in the cells of the body. Too much mercury exposure, or poisoning, can lead to liver damage and kidney failure.

Sun Ray Exposure
Skin bleaching creams take time for full effects and to see results. Hydroquinone and mercury cause skin to be hyper-sensitive to sun rays. Stay out of the sun after skin bleach cream is applied, or wear protective clothing and use an SPF 15+ sunscreen when outdoors. Tanning beds or any type of sun lamps should be avoided during this time.

Peroxide Precautions
Benzoyl peroxide, hydrogen peroxide, or other peroxide products should not be used with skin bleaching creams, especially when using hydroquinone. The combination of hydroquinone and peroxide can cause temporary dark staining of the skin.


Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Skin bleaching is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The cream can get into the mother's bloodstream and travel to the fetus.

Proper Use
Proper use of skin bleaching creams is extremely important, and directions should be followed carefully at all times. Skin bleaching creams should be used temporarily, for no longer than four weeks. Large skin areas, such as the entire face, should not be bleached at once due to the possibility of skin discoloration. Bleaching cream should be applied only to spots that need to be removed or lightened.





Bleaching ain’t a new trend atleast not among ladies. Though lately Men are also getting involved.
This time, the lady in the photo below forgot to bleach
her feet.



OMG! She Forgot To Bleach her Feet.

SOURCE: HERE

Yucks!!! Those feet look disgusting!





By the way, what are those 2 doing/trying to do?

wanna puke getting there 2nd to comment,

*in sean Kingston's voice* ♪somebody call 911♬♪

Yaba_Leftist: Yucks!!! Those feet look disgusting!





By the way, what are those 2 doing/trying to do?

Shopping

These Bleachers knows the aftermath before peregrinating in the journey.....

My P is that why dont they care?

Ignorance?

Bleaching, nawah oh , well that serves them right, those feets are messed up, as from today any lady i meet i will ask you to show me your feet, and knockles for proper verification

Half cast

hmnmmm

Even the veins on on your bweasts will be screaming noooooooooooooooo!!!!!!
Stoooooooooooooooooooppppp!!!!

Disgusting. See mustache!

that picture na cut and join nau, why she nor wear her shoes toh?

shout out to the girls that bleach and become brighter than their future

Ape-like feet.

You will look like an oracle

Lol

Booked!!! i dey cum

You will turn to ojuju Calabar and Adanma masquerade rolled into one

What the f.. hmm sorry spambot.. fish is that

People who bleech are fake cowardly and less confident people.

make I chop finish first

You will be threatening news reporters with bodily harm when your knuckles are court evidence

alpha conde: People who bleech are fake cowardly and less confident people.

Low self esteem.

se na by force to get light skin?

Hahahaha she wear white face n black leg,so if dem wan kill her 4 india,she go just alert dos ibos der say she b Nigeria make dem look her feet hehehehe

Even sef,you fit turn to monkey come chop banana

the black foot was Photoshopped dummies

Baby mama: Even the veins on on your bweasts will be screaming noooooooooooooooo!!!!!!
Stoooooooooooooooooooppppp!!!!

Did this lady give you express permission to use her picture?

Baby mama: Even the veins on on your bweasts will be screaming noooooooooooooooo!!!!!!
Stoooooooooooooooooooppppp!!!!

This looks like Yoruba actress Tayo Odueke aka sikiratu sindodo

i also heard it is a permanent effect

Ignorance is bliss...or how else do you explain this stupidity?