How Hydroquinone Disrupts Melanin Production at the Enzyme Level Hydroquinone (1,4-dihydroxybenzene) is a phenolic compound that penetrates the stratum corneum and diffuses into melanocytes, where it binds covalently to tyrosinase and oxidises the enzyme's copper-containing active site
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Ignoring other antioxidants: Glutathione works best when combined with supporting nutrients like vitamin C and selenium