Question

What are Uses of Hydroquinone?

Answer

Uses of Hydroquinone –
(i) It can help with skin whitening.
(ii) The compound can be highly effective in the treatment of melasma.
(iii) Hydroquinone is also used in the form of a biomarker in benzene exposure.
(iv) Hydroquinone is also used for treating acne scars.
(v) The compound can also be found in photographic developers
(vi) Hydroquinone is used in the form of a reducing agent.
(vii) It can also be used for preventing methyl methacrylate.
(viii) Hydroquinone serves as one of the most common and active ingredients in different cosmetic products.

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