I heard this HYDROQUINONE product is dangerous but im afraid to stop using it??!!?

im afraid if i stop using it , i have no other alternative as im trying to fade away dark spots on my skin and dark discolorations of my skin tone..i am dark skinned...my question is, if i stop using it, what natural remedies could i use to fade away the spots??? the cream has only 2% hydroquinone...

I heard this HYDROQUINONE product is dangerous but im afraid to stop using it??!!?
Hydroquinone is dangerous when its being abused. If you follow recommendations on the label, you really shouldn't have any problems. There's a product line called Obagi which has 4% hydroquinone and is only sold in doctor's offices. It is highly effective in removing spots. You can go on their website to locate a physician in your area. Don't worry, as long as there are spots out there, there will always be a remedy!
Reply:Hydroquinone has been regulated by the FDA for quite some time, in some countries being pulled out of the shelves completely as consumers who weren't given the oppurtunity to be educated on the products were misusing it. The longevity that most folks can use hydroquinone at 2% (which is the maximum over the counter that FDA will allow) is good for one to 3 months. Sometimes, folks will use it for about a month and then switch back to a non hydroquinone product. Personally, for daytime, as I have many, many dark spots from before and have been assessing the matter myself, I really love the Avon Anew Luminosity Cream with an SPF 15 and you can use it around the eye area. For nightime, use something with holistic brighteners. Personally, I enjoy vitamin c products with mulberry, licorice, bearberry, and citrus extracts as it aids in retaining the radiance that you already have. An SPF 15 that is broad spectrum is necessary if you are trying to fade away discolorations, especially if you are using hydroquinone products. I love Aveeno, Avon, Neutrogena, L'oreal, and Oil of Olay products for daily usage because in a time of replenishment, it won't break your budget. It's also important for you to exfoliate, whether it be with granules or with alpha/beta hydroxys, you must cleanse, exfoliate, always protect in the daytime, and always treat at night. With hydroquinone, once you achieve your desired result, it's good to go on a more holistic route to retain your result. Always keep the hydroquinone handy, especially one with an SPF 15. My personal all time favorite for most daily skincare usage is Avon as it was one of the first brands to introduct glycolic acid to the consumer market way back when. And by the by, the only reason hydroquinone is "dangerous" is if you use it consistently for many months and years because the ingredient itself is metabolized through the liver. People misuse the products that contain this ingredient and health effects may occur. However, those of us who use it wisely will not have any problems at all whatsoever. I hope that this help you as I was an educator for a national brand of a doctor skincare line that is sold at all Sephoras. However, I still do enjoy the inexpensive products more as it is easier to replenish on the pocketbook! Good luck and be radiant!
Reply:stop using it, any amounts are bad, daily use makes it accumulate in your fatty tissue and bloodstream which can lead to cancer and illness. I recommend to my clients (and they report great success) Hylunia's Skin Lightening Treatment, it uses all natural ingredients like kojic acid (from mushrooms) morus root, licorice root and other natural ingredients, it works even better and is good for you!! Never take the risk with harmful ingredients.
Reply:You can only use hydroquinone for six weeks straight as it harms your liver. I have used it before and it works well. Use it and then take a break. During your break you can try using some cellex-c serum or obagi 20% serum. check www.obagi.com. Use it and then take a break. To get rid of dark spots you should go to a dermatologist and get a peel or a photo facial.