In years years past, hydroquinone was the standard ingredient for skin-lightening treatments. Hydroquinone was used for hyperpigmentation, age spots, melasma, dark spots and sun damage, Unfortunately, new research shows there may be serious hydroquinone side effects, with some research suggesting it could be a neurotoxin.
So what can be done for dark spots on the skin and dark spots on the face? Keep reading to find out.
Hyperpigmentation is a skin issue that affects women and men of all ages. Exposure to the sun, aging, and conditions like melasma can lead to discoloration, dark spots and age spots that many of us want to get rid of. Acne scars also sometimes develop in the form of dark spots on the face.
