Hydroquinone: A topical skin-bleaching agent used in the cosmetic treatment of hyper-pigmented skin conditions including melasma, freckles, lentigines, age spots and acne scars. Ascorbic Acid: is safe for most skin types provides hydration can brighten your skin can reduce redness can reduce hyperpigmentation can reduce the appearance of under-eye circles promotes collagen production may help prevent sagging may protect against sun damage may soothe sunburns may help wound healing