This botanical gel for hyperpigmentation is an advanced lightening formula combining four active ingredients to diminish dicolourations and improve the overall health of the skin, kojic acid and arbutin, natural alternatives to hydroquinone, work synergistically to help break up hyperpigmentation, while cucumber and thyme contain anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties to soothe red, irritated skin
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Active ingredients are delivered in a hyalauronic acid base to hydrate as they help heal, calm and improve the appearance of the skin. Phyto + can also be used to help the appearance of the skin. Phtyo + can also be used to help reduce erythema and to maintain results following invasive cosmetic procedures.
Four skin lightening ingredients
• work synergistically to lighten the appearance of skin
Arbutin
• a natural alternative to the chemical skin lightener hydroquinone
— less likely to cause irritation
Cucumber and Thyme
• soothe and calm red and irritated skin, as well as help reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation
• hyperpigmentation
• melasma
• erythema
• beginning 30 days before and/or 7-10 days after invasive or non-invasive rejuvenating procedures
APPLICATION
Twice daily, using fingertips, apply a small amount to “age” and “sun” spots.
ARBUTIN GLYCOSIDE
• arbutin is the active ingredient in Uva Ursi
• present in fairly high amounts (up to 10%) in Uva Ursi
• inhibits tyrosinase, an enzyme that contributes to the formation of melanin in skin
• known for its skin lightening abilities and healing properties
KOJIC ACID
• a skin lightening agent
• found to be a tyrosinase inhibitor
• combined with allantoin and other proper ingredients in sunscreen preparations, the mixture can inhibit UV-caused erythema and accelerate wound healing
THYME EXTRACT
• its botanical properties have been listed as antiseptic, tonic,anti-bacterial, deodorizing, fungicidal, and circulation-stimulating
CUCUMBER EXTRACT
• helps to soothe, tighten and refresh tired and sagging skin
• contains a group of tetracylic triterpenes, commonly referred to as bitter principles of cucurbits which have antioxidant activity
• has been used in the treatment of skin disorders such as itching, burns, as well as for wound healing
• has a cooling, demulcent and tonic effect
• credited with moisture-binding, moisture regulating, soothing, tightening, anti-itching, refreshing and anti inflammatory
• contains amino and organic acids that are claimed to strengthen the skin’s acid mantle
Aqua (Water), Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Arbutin Glycoside, Glycerin, Uva Ursi (Bearberry) Extract, Kojic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cucumis Sativud (Cucumber) Extract, Citrus Bioflavanoids Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Herbal Fragance
