How Do Skin Lightening Products Work to Whiten or Bleach the Skin?

How Do Skin Lightening Products Work to Whiten or Bleach the Skin? (0:55)

Skin lightening products work by utilizing hydroquinone, a chemical that helps corrects dark spots, to make skin look more even in tone. In this video, dermatologist Jeanine Downie, MD, explains how hydroquinone works in our bodies to lighten skin.

Jeanine B. Downie, MD

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About Jeanine B. Downie, MD

Jeanine B. Downie, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and holds medical licenses in New Jersey, New York and California. Dr. Downie is the director of her own practice, Image Dermatology in Montclair, N.J.

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