Skin Care Experts Suggest Safe Alternative to Clinically Dangerous Ingredient
Expected FDA Ban of Hydroquinone in December Sends Consumers Looking For Safe
Skin Lightening Alternatives
New York, NY (PRWEB) November 13, 2006 -- Recent concern over the safety of popular skin lightening products that use the ingredient hydroquinone is leaving many consumers in the dark over where to turn for safe yet effective products. The December 30 FDA ban on hydroquinone has sparked concern between the prominent product consumers use to remove age spots on their skin and the safety issues raised. PRESCRIBEDsolutions [Customized Skincare is addressing this issue by offering safe hydroquinone-free products to consumers.
The FDA ruling (http://www.fda.gov/OHRMS/DOCKETS/98fr/78n-0065-npr0003.pdf ) will affect all products containing hydroquinone. The FDA considers that over-the-counter serums and lotions are not generally recognized as safe and effective and are misbranded. The FDA also intends to consider all prescription hydroquinone products to be new drugs requiring an approved new drug application for continued marketing. While a popular ingredient in the U.S., hydroquinone has already seen similar bans throughout the European Union, Africa and Japan. While effective in the removal of melanin, hydroquinone has been clinically found to be a possible carcinogen and cause a blue-black discoloration known as ochronosis.
The line of hydroquinone-free products offered by PRESCRIBEDsolutions consists of a cleanser, serum and corrective night cream that are customizable through boosters to address individual needs. These products contain proven ingredients to reduce hyperpigmentation as well as fight aging concerns. One such ingredient sodium ascorbyl phosphate, unique to this line, has been proven effective in reducing melanin deposits and acne induced hyperpigmentation. These products and the rest of the PRESCRIBEDsolutions line are available at select dermatologist offices throughout the U.S., Europe and Canada.
"When it comes to issues like this, consumers should consult experts such as dermatologists," said Aurelian Lis, a respected authority on cosmeceuticals and the Chief Operating Officer for PRESCRIBEDsolutions. "Too often we tend to our skin needs without consultation, and in this case the risk is too great to make a mistake."
"It's understandable that patients are very concerned by this FDA warning," said David Avram, M.D. a prominent New York dermatologist. "Hydroquinone-free alternatives like PRESCRIBEDsolutions customized with potent brightening ingredients by their physician is a very effective way of addressing hyperpigmentation. Patients should consult with their dermatologist to find out which skin products are safe alternatives," added Dr. Avram.
For more information on the hydroquinone-free line of PRESCRIBEDsolutions products and on information where to purchase the product go to
http://www.prescribedsolutions.com/hydroquinonefree.htm .
About PRESCRIBEDsolutions [Customized Skincare
PRESCRIBEDsolutions is the only skincare line that enables physicians to customize patients' skincare products. Physicians can individualize the high performance base products, in a matter of seconds, for different skin concerns such as adult acne, lack of elasticity, photoaging or hyperpigmentation. This straightforward customization process allows them to provide their patients more than 100 treatment combinations. Since launch, the line has expanded to many of the most highly regarded dermatologists in the US.
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