Why All Hydroquinone Is NOT Created Equal by Musely Editors Why All Hydroquinone Is NOT Created EqualHydroquinone. Whether or not you’ve heard that word before, there's no denying that it has a powerful impact.So What’s the Deal?Hydroquinone was created as a skin bleaching agent back in the 1950’s when it was discovered to remove melasma and brown spots. However it developed a bad reputation because during a period of time in South Africa, many companies were selling unregulated and untested hydroquinone products which actually contained ingredients such as mercury. This caused many women’s skin to turn a very dark blue-ish color. Thus, creating an argument over the safety of hydroquinone.While the government cracked down on many of these illegal distributers, there are still unregulated hydroquinone products being sold online very day. In fact, many of them come from someone you know…Amazon!With so many sellers, it’s hard to keep track of all the knock-off skincare products out there. However it’s SO important to know where your hydroquinone is coming from to ensure safety and efficacy.How Musely’s Hydroquinone is Different:Musely prides itself on creating the highest quality formula for each user. Each treatment is compounded at our pharmacy in real time, which means your product is always made fresh! We also blend our hydroquinone with other skin-friendly ingredients such as kojic acid and niacinamide to help lessen any side effects from standard hydroquinone and help your skin to feel and look amazing.You can read more about what’s in The Spot Cream here.We hope this helps you to make the most informed decision possible for your skin!