Cream (Hydroquinone USP + Tretinoin 0.05%) 15g

Tri-Luma is a prescription cream that combines hydroquinone with tretinoin 0.05%. The established Tri-Luma formula also contains a mild corticosteroid, fluocinolone acetonide. It is meant for short courses under medical guidance. Use only as directed by a doctor or pharmacist.

Benefits

• Helps lighten the look of dark patches
• Supports a more even-looking skin tone
• Combines several actives in one cream, as prescribed

Key ingredients

Hydroquinone USP, a skin-lightening medicine. Tretinoin 0.05%, a prescription-strength form of vitamin A. Check the pack leaflet for the full list, including the corticosteroid.

How to use

Use only as directed by a doctor or pharmacist. It is usually applied thinly once a day in the evening, to the affected areas only, for a short course. Because it contains a steroid, do not use it for longer than advised or on large areas of skin. Avoid the sun as much as you can and wear sunscreen every day. Keep away from the eyes, mouth and broken skin. Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Suitable for

Adults who have been prescribed this cream by a doctor. It is not for all-over or long-term skin lightening, and it should not be used to self-diagnose a skin concern.