– Tranexamic acid: A powerful cosmeceutical that can inhibit and reduce UV-induced hyperpigmentation and has an ability to reduce the severity of melasma (hormonally induced hyperpigmentation).
– Saccharide isomerate: A marine based ingredient that lightens skin and evens skin tone. It addresses hyperpigmentation by acting on multiple stages of skin pigment production.
– Plankton extract: Consistently modulates several steps that provide pigmentation. It regulates gene expression of melanogenetic signaling proteins to decrease the formation and maturation of melanosomes, reduces tyrosinase levels and activity, and diminishes melanin uptake by keratinocytes.
– Niacinamide: In addition to barrier protection, immunity, hydration, and collagen stimulation, niacinamide also address inflammation (which is often a cause of PIH) and reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation by preventing melanin transfer via melanosomes from the melanocyte to the keratinocyte.
– Liquorice root extract: Liquorice extract significantly improves uneven skin tone and discolouration whilst reducing redness. It is also a powerful botanical anti-inflammatory that can greatly assist the treatment of hyperpigmentation.
– Bearberry leaf extract: This botanical ingredient, extracted from the leaves of the Uva Ursi shrub, is able to reduce melanin production to brighten the skin and reduce pigmentation.
– Hydrolysed tomato skin (lycopene): A potent antioxidant that is more powerful than green tea extract. Lycopene can neutralise harmful free radical damage, which can lead to ageing and increased skin discolouration.
