Hydroquinone
Ingredient data is in English. Names, safety notes and regulatory sources are shown in English for now — the science terms are the same everywhere.
- Category
- Other
- Origin
- mixed or unknown
- Safety
- Use with care
Can cause irritation or sensitivity for some people, or has usage limits.
Regulatory notes
EU
HYDROQUINONE is restricted under EU cosmetics rules (Annex III)
EU restriction context: max 0.02% (after mixing for use)
EU Cosmetics Regulation — Annex III ↗US
Hydroquinone appears in California Safe Cosmetics reporting data
Listed on California Safe Cosmetics reportable ingredients list.
California Safe Cosmetics Program ↗Informational only, not medical advice. Safety reflects general cosmetic use; individual reactions vary.