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Can kojic acid and hydroquinone be mixed together?

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Dr. Emil Shakov answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

I wouldn't: Hydroquinone will do great skin lightening and you do not need kojic acid. However, hq should not be used longer than 12 weeks and than you can switch to kojic acid.

Answered 11/15/2013

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