The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned users of bleaching creams about the dangers of products containing excessive hydroquinone.
NAFDAC's Bauchi State Coordinator, Mr. Hamis Yahaya, emphasized the importance of prioritizing health and safety when using such products.
NAFDAC warns against using bleaching creams with high levels of hydroquinone, citing potential health risks. The agency advises users to be cautious and choose products that comply with safety standards.
Hydroquinone is a skin-lightening agent used to treat hyperpigmentation, such as melasma and age spots.
Yahaya said that the approved quantity of the chemical substance in cosmetics was only two per cent.
According to him, NAFDAC conducts checks on market products to ensure public health and safety.
“The black colour provides natural protection against harmful radiation due to melanin content.
“Applying creams with hydroquinone contents more than two per cent is harmful. Mixing creams by non-experts is wrong.
“Hydroquinone affects the health of the users gradually, including causing cancer,” he said.
Yahaya urged the media to raise awareness about the dangers of cosmetics that could endanger consumer lives.
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