Ingredient Spotlight: Bearberry Extract - A Natural & Safe Alternative To Hydroquinone
by Giorgia G. | May 14, 2019 | arbutin, bearberry, How-Tos, hydroquinone, skin bleach, skin lightening, uva ursi
Looking for a natural alternative to hydroquinone to lighten your dark spots? Your derm keeps telling you hydroquinone is the gold standard for treating every type of hyperpigmentation. He’s right. No matter if you’re dealing with freckles, melasma or sun spots, nothing lightens them up faster than hydroquinone. But what about its side effects? Claims hydroquinone causes cancer turned out to be bogus (phew!), but it’s still extremely harsh and can seriously irritate your skin. And for those with darker skin tones, you’ve also got ochronosis to worry about. That’s what scientists call the blueish tint hydroquinone can give your darker...