Monobenzone causes the loss of melanin, the natural pigment that determines skin color, by increasing its release from melanocytes (pigment-producing cells). This results in a gradual lightening of the skin at the points of application. Unlike
https://okdermo.com/product/benoquin-mo ... -20-cream/ products aimed at restoring or preserving pigmentation, monobenzone permanently removes pigment from treated skin. It is usually used when significant depigmentation is already present and further depigmentation is the desired result to achieve a uniform skin appearance.