Hydroquinone is a chemical compound used in skincare products to lighten dark spots or hyperpigmentation on the skin. It works by reducing the amount of melanin, which is responsible for skin color. Full definition
It is thought that this excretion of hydroquinone glucuronide prevents bacteria from adhering to the walls of the urinary tract. (drjockers.com)
Ramen noodles are particularly unhealthy because they contain a food additive called Tertiary - butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ), a preservative that is a petroleum industry byproduct. (recipenomad.com)
Try DDF Fade Cream 15 ($ 40) and Murad Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Gel ($ 58), or ask your derm for a 4 percent hydroquinone solution. (health.com)