RDL Depigmenting Agents

For dark skin, use Babyface Solution No. 3, For lighter skin, use Babyface Solution No. 2. It is recommended to use Babyface Astringent with Melawhite for maintenance treatment as it provide a smoother and lighter skin complexion for a youthful and radiant looking skin.

HYDROQUINONE:
It acts by increasing melanin excretion from melanocytes and may prevent melanin production.
A skin lightening active ingredient
Tyrosinase inhibitor
Helps reduce the formation of unwanted pigmentation by limiting both melanin production and skin reddening.
Pigments such as melanin (tan) and hemoglobin (erythema) are mainly responsible for skin color.
Preparations containing 2% are less effective than those containing 4%

PRECAUTIONS
May cause transient erythema and a mild burning sensation
May produce hyperpigmentation especially on areas of skin that are exposed to sunlight
Should not be applied to abraded or sunburnt skin
It should not be used to bleach eyelashes or eyebrows

TRETINOIN
It is the acid form of Vitamin A.
It is applied topically in the treatment of acne vulgaris and some other disorders of keratinisation.
It is irritant to the skin and can produce erythema and peeling.
Tretinoin should not be applied to the eyes, mouth or other mucous surfaces,or to eczematous,sunburnt,or abraded skin.