How To Use Hydroquinone Powder & Where To Buy It
What Is Hydroquinone Powder Used For?
When you mix Lab Alley Brand Hydroquinone Powder with cream, this medication blocks the process in the skin that causes discoloration.
You can use Lab Alley Brand Hydroquinone Powder 99% NF Grade for melasma, dark spots, dark circles, age spots and hyperpigmentation.
Hydroquinone is a chemical that appears as a white colored powder at room temperature. It is a skin-lightening agent that is used to make topical creams and cosmetic products for treating different forms of hyperpigmentation.
Hydroquinone 4% topical creams are skin bleaching creams used for the gradual bleaching of hyperpigmented skin conditions such as chloasma and senile lentigines.
Hydroquinone is used for cosmetic product preparation, over-the-counter medicines, melasma, sunscreens, scars, age spots, freckles, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, dark knees, black skin, rosacea and skin lightening.
Where You Can Buy Hydroquinone Powder In The US
You can buy Hydroquinone Powder 99% NF Grade online, locally or you can call 512-668-9918 to order bulk sizes.
Your packages will be shipped in 1-2 business days via UPS or LTL freight carriers. Lab Alley Brand Hydroquinone Powder 99% NF Grade is for sale in bulk sizes and is in stock.
You can order Lab Alley Brand Hydroquinone Powder in 100 gram, 500 gram and 2.5 kilograms sizes online, here.
Hydroquinone topical used to be available over the counter (OTC). But as a result of CARES Act, passed by Congress on March 25, 2020 it is only available by prescription from your provider.
All OTC hydroquinone products had to be removed from the market on September 23, 2020. Many physicians, dermatologists and manufacturers were initially caught off guard by the legislation that was buried in the CARES Act.
How to Dissolve Hydroquinone Powder
Hydroquinone is an oxidizing agent and can turn aqueous preparations from bright white to brown. The recommended concentrations for treating hyperpigmentation disorders range between 2%-5%. Higher concentrations may increase the potential for carcinogenicity and dermal toxicity. In the US, topical treatments usually contain 2% hydroquinone.
Hydroquinone powder for skin should be first dissolved in water if you want to make a homemade cream or lotion. Warm water with a temperature around 45-50 oC is suitable for mixing. Mix 3ml water and 5g hydroquinone powder in a bowl using a spoon and stir until all the hydroquinone powder is dissolved. Its 10% solution in alcohol or glycol is better for long-term storage.
You can mix hydroquinone powder (99%) by simply adding it to the cream of your choice. Start with mixing moisturizing cream, hydroquinone powder, arbutin powder, and bleaching creams (2% hydroquinone). Mix them all then keep the cream in boiling water for 8-10 minutes. Pour the mixture into a small airtight container for storage.
To prevent it from turning brown, you have to make sure that the powder is fully dissolved. Hydroquinone powder is light and air-sensitive so store it in a small airtight container or in a container that is not clear. Before using any mixture of hydroquinone cream, you should first see a physician or a dermatologist.
How to Mix A Hydroquinone Cream Using Powder
Hydroquinone Powder Cosmetic Grade is used in a cream formulation at a concentration of 1-5%. It is often found in a combination with other skin lightening agents such as topical retinoids (to increase efficiency) and low potency topical steroids (to reduce irritancy).
One common formulation is to add 5g hydroquinone powder to a bowl containing water to obtain a smooth paste. Stir until all the hydroquinone powder is dissolved. Add creams of your choice (i.e., Retin-A, Lidex, Eucerin) in a separate bowl and blend them well. Pour hydroquinone solution into the bowl containing the creams and mix the ingredients to get a uniform mixture.
Hydroquinone is applied to hyperpigmented skin only, use twice daily for 3 months, and after improvement, use it twice each week. It is advisable to start with a test area about 1 cm in diameter before initiating hydroquinone treatment. If no irritation occurs within 24 hours, the cream can be used on the affected areas.
How to Use Hydroquinone To Lighten Dark Patches Of Skin
Hydroquinone is used to lighten the dark patches of skin (also called hyperpigmentation, melasma, “liver spots,” “age spots,” freckles) caused by pregnancy, birth control pills, hormone medicine, or injury to the skin. This medicine works by blocking the process in the skin that leads to discoloration.
Mixing hydroquinone with lotion is a simple solution for treating hyperpigmentation. The effect of skin lightening caused by hydroquinone is reversible when exposed to sunlight and thus requires regular use to achieve desired results.
Melanin is a pigment that gives color to the skin. It is responsible for freckles and other dark patches. Melanin is made by melanocytes. When a person applies hydroquinone to the skin, it reduces the number of melanocytes enabling the prevention of melanin, which leads to a lighter skin tone.
As a general rule, always ensure the skin area is clean and dry. Apply a thin layer to the lesion and rub it onto the skin well. To maintain the desired effect, hydroquinone should be used concurrently with sunscreen. Lightening of the skin should be noticed within 4 weeks of initiation, if no change is seen in 3 months, contact your dermatologist.
Avoid using hydroquinone with peroxide products i.e., benzoyl peroxide, hydrogen peroxide, or resorcinol that can lead to discolorations. Wait for 10 minutes before applying sunscreen or cosmetics over the hydroquinone. You can buy 100 grams, 500 grams or 2.5 kilograms of hydroquinone powder for hyperpigmentation online at laballey.com.
How to Use Hydroquinone For Skin Lightening And Bleaching
Skin bleaching is the act of using chemical-containing products to lighten its tone. Hydroquinone powder for skin is often used in bleaching creams at a concentration of 1-5%. It works by decreasing the production and increasing the breakdown of melanosomes in melanocytes. Instructions for applying hydroquinone at day time and night time are somehow different.
In the morning, first, wash your face with a soap or cleanser and pat dry. Then apply hydroquinone, moisturizer, and eye cream. This medication may make the treated areas of the skin more sensitive to the sun. For that purpose, use a strong sunscreen with SPF values in the range of 30-50 together with hydroquinone.
At night, cleanse your face before applying hydroquinone for dark circles or freckles and wait for at least 10 minutes. Apply moisturizer, hydroquinone, and eye cream only. Apply hydroquinone as a thin layer to affected areas of the face. Do not apply it to other areas of the face; otherwise, it might bleach that skin.
Apply hydroquinone for dark spots as directed by your doctor. If your skin lightens, stop using it regularly and only use it if the dark spots reappear. Prolonged use of hydroquinone may lead to exogenous ochronosis, which can cause blue-black pigmentation and papules, and red bumps on the skin.
It’s important to do a patch test of hydroquinone cream, gel, or lotion before the first application. Take a small amount and apply it to your skin. If there is no redness within 24 hours, the cream can be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. If you do see improvement, you can use the product for 4 months. Discontinue use, if you don’t see any improvement after 3 months.
How And Why Hydroquinone Is Used For Cosmetics
Hydroquinone Powder 99% NF Grade is used in cosmetics as an antioxidant, fragrance ingredient, and oxidizing agent in hair dyes. It is found in skin lighteners, facial and skin cleansers, facial moisturizers, hair conditioners, and fingernail coating products.
Skin whitening cosmetics are in great demand and contain active chemicals that act as whitening agents, both safe and harmful to human health. Hydroquinone for the body is a whitening agent that can whiten the skin in a relatively short time with low concentrations and has been used for decades.
However, based on the recent regulations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the common use of hydroquinone in cosmetic products is not permitted. It is unsafe for use in cosmetics that stay on the skin for longer periods.
Cosmetic products with hydroquinone for hyperpigmentation or melasma are regulated as pharmaceutical products. The use of hydroquinone-based cosmetics is still permitted but only under the supervision of health professionals.
Common use of hydroquinone is only allowed in cosmetics for the preparation of artificial nails systems. It may also be used as a stabilizer to inhibit the polymerization of the adhesive in artificial nails. You can buy 2.5 kilograms of hydroquinone powder Cosmetic Grade for applications requiring bulk amounts at laballey.com.
Hydroquinone Powder Overview
Video Description: Dermatology & Skin Diseases : What Is Hydroquinone?
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Hydroquinone is a skin-lightening agent used for the treatment of hyperpigmentation. Other names for hydroquinone include 1,4-benzenediol, benzene-1,4-diol, and Quinol. It is an aromatic organic compound with the chemical formula C6H6O2.
Hydroquinone (99% purity: NF grade) is a white, odorless, crystalline solid with extremely low vapor pressure. It is moderately soluble in water and highly soluble in alcohol. Hydroquinone is combustible when preheated and acts as a reducing agent.
Hydroquinone is used in cosmetics and medical preparations to treat skin conditions such as hyperpigmentation, dark spots, acne scars, melasma, freckles, body scars, and lip lightening. It is used as a developing agent in black-and-white photography, lithography, and x-ray film.
Apply this medication to the affected areas of the skin, as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid direct contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. It is necessary to run a patch test first before applying it to the skin. Topical treatments usually contain up to 2% or 4% of hydroquinone.
Lab Alley brand Hydroquinone powder is available in several grades. The master product with 99% purity, NF Grade is used for cosmetics, creams, and skincare Products. Varying amounts such as 100g, 500g, and 2.5kg of Hydroquinone powder can be conveniently purchased online at labAlley.com.
How to Use Hydroquinone Powder Safely
Hydroquinone is a phenol derivative with antioxidant properties that can cause toxicity in several organs. Wear protective gloves/eye protection, and face protection to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Affected parts will require flushing eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid if needed.
Prolonged contact of hydroquinone with the skin may cause dermatitis and skin sensitization. Harmful if swallowed and causes dizziness, nausea, sense of suffocation, vomiting, pallor, muscle twitching, and cyanosis. Avoid contact with the eyes otherwise, it can lead to eye irritation, redness, pain, blurred vision, and corneal injury.
When exposed to heat or flame, it may react with oxidizing materials and forms toxic gases/vapors (carbon monoxide). In case of fire, use water spray, dry chemicals, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam. Wear breathing apparatus if necessary.
Poor handling may result in a special danger of slipping. Rubber gloves and boots should be worn while clearing up the spillage. The spilled substance should be swept into metal or glass fiber containers and placed into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. If available, a P2 respirator should also be worn.
How to Store Hydroquinone Powder
Store Hydroquinone in light-proof and tightly closed containers away from heat and oxidizing agents. A violent reaction occurs when it reacts with an alkaline material. It should be appropriately labeled as corrosive. Store as per local regulations.
Its working areas should be free from open flames, strong light, and smoking. A substance undergoes color change upon exposure to light and air. Prevent deposition of dust. Dust clouds may explode if ignited in an enclosed area.
How to Dispose of Hydroquinone Powder
Avoid disposing hydroquinone into the environment, as it is highly toxic for aquatic life. Empty containers should be triply rinsed and offered for recycling. The packaging can be punctured to make it unusable and then disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Dispose of containers safely following federal regulations
The substance can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by incineration (1000°C, 2 seconds minimum) with flue gas scrubbing to remove harmful combustion products. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed, or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Lab Alley Brand Hydroquinone Powder Products For Sale
You can buy Hydroquinone Powder 99% NF Grade online, locally or call 512-668-9918 to order bulk sizes.
Your Hydroquinone Powder packages will be shipped in 1-2 business days via UPS or LTL. Lab Alley Brand Hydroquinone Powder 99% NF Grade is for sale in bulk sizes and is in stock.
Handy individual consumer size hydroquinone powder containers for DIY projects are leak resistant. This high quality compound is made in America.
Lab Alley Brand Hydroquinone Powder is a high purity chemical substance that is ideally suited for scientific, development, analytical, clinical, medical, research and testing applications.
Hydroquinone Powder 99% NF Grade is delivered quickly to laboratories, factories and businesses in safe chemical resistant containers.
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Lab Alley, founded in 2013, is a reliable Hydroquinone Powder 99% NF Grade supplier and distributor headquartered near Austin, Texas.
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The chemical formula for Hydroquinone Powder 99% NF Grade is C6H6O2, the CAS Registry Number is 123-31-9, the PubChem CID is 785.
Download the Hydroquinone Powder 99% NF Grade MSDS/SDS to get safety tips and health hazard information. Read the Hydroquinone Powder 99% NF Grade Specification Sheet, here.
Hydroquinone Powder 99% NF Grade should be carefully handled, stored in a cool dry place and chemical waste should be disposed of properly and safely.
