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Quick answer: Both score equally on our risk model. Hydroquinone is banned in the EU and allowed in the US; Methyl methacrylate is banned in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | Hydroquinone | Methyl methacrylate |
|---|---|---|
| EU status | Banned | Banned |
| US status | Allowed | Allowed |
| Risk level | high | high |
| Banned in | European Union | European Union |
| Restricted in | — | — |
| Category | cmr | cmr |
| Where it hides | skin-lightening cream, dark-spot corrector | acrylic nails |
Hydroquinone is a skin-lightening agent that inhibits melanin production.
Methyl methacrylate (Methyl Methacrylate) is a monomer in acrylic nail products.
Hydroquinone: Linked to ochronosis and possible carcinogenicity. Banned in EU cosmetics; sold over-the-counter in the US up to 2%.
Methyl methacrylate: A sensitizer banned for cosmetic nail use in the EU and many US states.
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