HYDROQUINONE cosmetic ingredient

Description

Hydroquinone is the aromatic organic compound that conforms to the formula:

CAS# code (Chemical Abstracts Service)

123-31-9

EC# code (European Community)

204-617-8

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

ANTIOXIDANT : Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.

BLEACHING : Bleaching or lightening the shade of hair and/or skin.

FRAGRANCE : Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

HAIR DYEING : Imparting color to hair. Hair dyeing preparations may be temporary, semi-permanent, permanent, depending on the length of time the colorant remains on the hair.

REDUCING : Changing the chemical nature of another ingredient by adding hydrogen (or removing oxygen).