Description

A hydroquinone-free lightening cream containing multiple ingredients that work synergistically to  block melanin formation and lighten pigmentation, age spots and melasma. These ingredients work by inhibiting the production of melanin – which is a safer process than that of hydroquinone which kills melanin-producing cells.

Active Ingredients

• Alpha Arbutin
• Trenaxemic acid
• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Arbutin works by inhibiting the body’s production of tyrosinase, an enzyme that produces the melanin that causes suntan and skin pigmentation. Tranexamic acid inhibits the plasminogen/plasmin pathway thereby, interfering with melanocytes-keratinocytes interactions. It has been shown to reduce ultraviolet radiation–induced pigmentation response. Niacinamide inhibits melanosome (melanin package) transfer from melanocytes. At the same time, it increases ceramide and fatty acid levels in the skin and counteracts the drying effects of the other skin lightening chemicals.

Uses

• Lighten pigmentation, age spots and melasma and reduce uneven skin tone.

Directions

• Wash and pat skin dry as usual.
• If you are going to use a toner, apply beforehand.
• Apply a small amount to entire face.
• Allow to dry for 1 – 2 minutes. Can be used daily and can be used under make up.
• Whitening agents dry up the skin, follow with a good moisturizer and use a sunscreen SPF15 or above daily to maintain lightening.

Precautions

• For external use only.
• Avoid contact with eyes. If product gets into the eyes, rinse thoroughly with water.
• Do not use on broken skin.
• Stop use and consult a doctor if redness, dryness or irritation occurs.
• Keep out of reach of children.