This cosmetic, non-drug formulation blends botanical skin tone brighteners with protective antioxidants to effectively enhance and balance your complexion. It contains Kojic Acid, Arbutin and Bearberry known to lighten skin tone as well as Silymarin, Ascorbic Acid, Green Tea Polyphenols and Emblica which protect from free radical damage in an alcohol and acetone-free base. No hydroquinone is present; available with or without 4% hydroquinone levels.
Brightens Skin
Skin brightening serums provide a concentrated dose of illuminating ingredients to help achieve an evener complexion. These face serums often include ingredients to target dark spots, skin discolorations and dullness.
These brightening products may contain alpha or beta hydroxy acids, which work by chemically exfoliating dead skin cells to reveal fresher, even-toned skin. Or they could contain kojic acid to inhibit melanin production and fade dark spots; or vitamin C which has proven its ability to reduce hyperpigmentation and fine lines.
These illuminating face serums are intended to be used in tandem with other skincare treatments such as exfoliators or moisturizers, such as exfoliating pads or moisturizers. For instance, skin tone enhancers containing vitamin C could be combined with retinol cream for maximum effect – these serums should be applied twice a day to achieve maximum results.
Evens Skin Tone
Skin tone can become uneven for various reasons, including active breakouts, post-acne marks left after healed blemishes have faded (known as post-acne marks) and sun damage. Luckily, there are treatments and ingredients available that can help even out skin tone for an evener appearance and give the complexion a radiant radiance.
Step one in skin revitalization involves exfoliation. Exfoliation using manual techniques such as facial scrubs or chemical peels can help remove dead skin cells that accumulate on the surface and dull its complexion, while gentle exfoliants help minimize pores and fine lines.
Vitamin C serums brighten skin and help diminish discoloration while peptides and botanical extracts soothe and calm it further. If you require something stronger, an acid-based exfoliant or peel may provide additional benefit; in the event that more intense treatment is required, dermatologists may prescribe hydroquinone products or certain laser treatments which quickly fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation quickly – or you could try using light concealer to further conceal imperfections.
Soothes Skin
Face serums containing ingredients like niacinamide and vitamin C have proven especially helpful at reducing dark spots and evening out the complexion, and some even contain exfoliants to shed away dead skin cells to reveal brighter, more even complexions.
If you want to fade dark spots without hydroquinone, Caudalie’s Vinoperfect Radiance Dark Spot Serum could be just what’s needed. Packed with botanical skin tone brighteners (kojic acid, arbutin and bearberry), along with antioxidants to protect the complexion, olive squalane to soothe it all is sure to bring relief!
Trans-retinol is an anti-aging compound that helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles while also improving skin elasticity. A non-irritating alternative would be glycolic acid from sugarcane-derived alpha hydroxy acids; this acid penetrates deeply into epidermal layers to break intercellular bonding that leads to dullness and discoloration – it’s also great for soothing sensitive skin while decreasing redness.
Hydrates Skin
Hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate contain ingredients that attract and hold onto moisture in the skin, helping it plump up, soften wrinkles and appear brighter and more radiant.
Serums are light in texture and may penetrate skin more deeply without clogging up pores like heavy creams can. Being water-based, they tend to be quickly absorbed as well.
The Skinmedica TNS Advanced serum features several ingredients designed to work together for an even tone and spotless complexion, including arbutin, peptides and vitamin C that have brightening properties – potentially inhibiting melanin production to fade dark spots while improving skin tone, reducing fine lines and stimulating collagen production. Furthermore, antioxidants may protect cells against free radical damage as part of this comprehensive defense against premature aging and protect from free radical damage.
