PIGMANORM HYDROQUINONE 5% / TRETINOIN 0.1% CREAM | 15g/0.53oz

Properties and indications:

• Pigmanorm cream is a one-of-a-kind cream with three active skin whitening ingredients in high concentrations;
• used to treat skin hyperpigmentation, melasma (chloasma), post-inflammatory pigmentation, severe facial melasma;
• corticosteroid hydrocortisone 1% is present in the cream, which helps alleviate inflammation;
• contains 5% hydroquinone, which has tremendous whitening properties, actively interrupts melanin formations;
• retinoid tretinoin 0.1% (Vitamin A), renews, cleanses and brightens the skin;
• manufacturer - Schlieren, Switzerland;
• FDA – approved.

The composition and release form:

cream for external use 15 g

Active ingredients:

• tretinoin – 0.1%;
• hydrocortisone – 1%;
• hydroquinone – 5%.

Inactive: glycerol monostearate 40-50% paraffin, thin liquid, solid paraffin, cetyl stearyl alcohol, emulsifying (type A), glycerol (mono/di/ three) fatty acid ester sodium tsetilstearilsulfat, ascorbic acid, purified water, isopropyl myristate, macrogol-8 lauryl ether, macrogol 200.

Contraindications:

• hypersensitivity to any of the components of the cream (stop use and consult a doctor if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: urticaria, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat);
• pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• rosacea;
• inflammatory and eczematous skin lesions (seborrhea, eczema, dermatitis, etc.);
• skin lesions (wounds, burns, etc.);
• hypersensitivity to light;
• Addison's disease;
• diseases of the rectum.

Side effects of the preparation

Most often: peeling, dryness, redness, burning or itching.

Rarely: severe or prolonged irritation, blistering, painful burning or swelling of the skin, irritation of your eyes, nose or mouth, any type of breathing problem, blue-black color on your skin where the cream was applied. In this case, you should stop using it and contact your healthcare professional.

Dosage and how to use:

• use a small amount on sensitive areas of the skin (for example, the wrist) to check for an allergic reaction, then wash off after half an hour with water;
• wash the dirt off your face/body with a mild cleanser;
• use only 1 time per night, at least 30 minutes before bedtime;
• apply a pea-sized or ½ centimeter in size and less a thin layer of cream on the fingertip and evenly massage onto the pigment areas of the skin, also apply to an area about 5 millimeters around the pigment spots;
• do not use too much cream in the initial stages;
• If there is tightness or dryness, you can apply moisturizing cream, not earlier than after 1 hour of applying Pigmanorm;
• in the afternoon, be sure to use sunscreens with an SPF rating of 30 and above;
• the time of treatment, as well as the amount of the applied agent and subsequent applications, must be agreed in advance by your doctor.

Important information:

• the cream is intended for use on small areas of the skin, do not use more than what your doctor prescribed.
• remember that safety and efficacy have not been established in individuals with dark skin.
• avoid products that can dry or irritate the skin (scrubs, peels, soaps, products containing alcohol).
• avoid exposure to sunlight, always use SPF protection.
• use away from the mucous membranes of the nose, mouth, or eyes.
• do not apply the cream after a sunburn.
• use a very small amount of cream to avoid side effects, an excessive amount will irritate the skin and will not give faster or better results.

Storage conditions:

• store in a cool, dark place out of reach of children;
• at temperature, not higher than 25 ° C;
• do not freeze.