hydroquinone
Photographic developing agent
Hydroquinone is a chemical compound used primarily as a skin-lightening agent.
It works by inhibiting melanin production, reducing the appearance of dark spots, freckles, and hyperpigmentation: The dermatologist prescribed a cream containing hydroquinone.
Also used industrially as a photographic developer and antioxidant.
Prolonged use on skin can cause adverse effects.
Natural coloring compound
- lighteningMaking lighter in weight/shade
- bleachingChemical color removal
- whiteningMaking something lighter
- hyperpigmentationLocalized skin darkening condition
melasma · age spots · freckles · complexion · depigmentation · dark spots · topical · dermatology
One who builds things
- darkroomFilm processing chamber
- filmMovie or coating
- negativeOpposite of affirmative
- printTransfer text to paper
emulsion · fixer · contrast · monochrome · gelatin · enlarger · latent image · grain
Thing ensuring steadiness
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- resinViscous plant secretion
- monomerChain-forming molecule
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
antioxidant · preservative · production · supply chain · adhesive · plastics · industrial-grade · commodity
Electron transfer chemistry
- reductionMaking something smaller
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- hydroxyl-OH functional group
substrate · intermediate · reagent · crystalline · soluble · molecular · derivative · isomer
Protein that hastens reactions
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
- metaboliteSubstance from cellular processes
cytochrome · substrate · catalyst · dehydrogenase · pathway · cellular
melanin
Natural coloring compound
- lighteningMaking lighter in weight/shade
- bleachingChemical color removal
- whiteningMaking something lighter
hyperpigmentation · melasma · age spots · freckles · complexion · depigmentation · dark spots · topical · dermatology · cosmetics
developer
One who builds things
print · emulsion · fixer · contrast · monochrome · gelatin · enlarger · latent image · grain · dodging
stabilizer
Thing ensuring steadiness
manufacturing · antioxidant · preservative · production · supply chain · adhesive · plastics · industrial-grade · commodity · synthesis
redox
Electron transfer chemistry
- reductionMaking something smaller
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
hydroxyl · substrate · intermediate · reagent · crystalline · soluble · molecular · derivative · isomer · synthesis
enzyme
Protein that hastens reactions
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
metabolite · cytochrome · substrate · catalyst · dehydrogenase · pathway · cellular
hydroquinonequinone
Cyclic conjugated diketone
hydrogen peroxide · oxidizing agent · peroxide · oxidant · benzoyl peroxide
hydroquinonedihydroxyacetone
Triose in self-tanners
self-tanner · DHA · bronzer