[csdvrx]

> Hydroquinone in particular has been banned from OTC products - see article here for some of the reasons why

Indeed, and it was done has part of the omnibus Covid relief bill IIRC.

After having reviewed all the evidence, it doesn't seem to be such a clear cut case to me as it was for say mercury.

I have melasma, and I was happily using hydroquinone OTC products. The only noticeable difference this ban has made to me is to gatekeep the products with a costly prescription.

> There is a scientific reason why these ingredients must be included

Totally!

BTW, you may want to look at others such as glycyrrhizic acid.

[nphatak]

Totally agree there is a much more clear case for mercury being toxic/dangerous..