Three clinical grade skincare creams you really shouldn't buy online
Your social media feed is full of people talking about the "holy grail" of skincare.
Jul 30, 2026
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Hydroquinones
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Researchers challenge old mechanism behind skin discoloration from hydroquinone
Hydroquinone has long been used as the gold standard treatment for hyperpigmentation, yet despite its effectiveness, it has been associated with a severe adverse reaction known as exogenous ochronosis, where blue-black discoloration ...
Dec 17, 2025
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High prevalence of artificial skin lightening in under 5s, Nigerian survey suggests
A significant proportion of under 5s in Nigeria may be being exposed to skin lightening products, if the results of a semi-urban community survey are indicative, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ ...
Nov 20, 2025
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Mouth to gut bacteria migration explains why smoking is good for inflamed bowels
Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan have discovered why smoking tobacco helps people suffering from ulcerative colitis, a chronic disease typified by inflammation ...
Aug 25, 2025
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Skin lightening products can be dangerous, but users don't know risks
Skin lightening is prevalent in the U.S. among skin of color individuals—particularly women—but the people who use those products don't know the risks, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.
Jul 13, 2023
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Skin whitening products remain popular in Cameroon despite risks
Wearing a large hat protecting her face from the sun's rays in Cameroon, 63-year-old Jeanne now bitterly regrets using skin whitening products after being diagnosed with skin cancer.
Sep 29, 2022
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FDA warns of dangers from skin lightening creams
Skin lightening products can be dangerous for consumers when they contain harmful ingredients that are illegal for over-the-counter sales, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday.
Sep 1, 2022
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