Brightening Complex
SAFE BRIGHTENING, HYDRATING, ANTIOXIDANT
Brightening Complex is a distinctive formula that safely and effectively brightens the appearance of the skin with beneficial moisturizing properties. Utilizing an innovative blend of proprietary brightening ingredients and pharmaceutical-grade botanicals, this high-performance formula concentrates on not one or two but all five mechanisms that contribute to the look of uneven skin tone.
- Helps improve the appearance of uneven skin tone
- Rejuvenates the look of aging skin
- Increases hydration of the skin
- Provides controlled exfoliation
- Hydroquinone-free
Small amount per application
- All skin types
- Hyperpigmentation (face and body)
- Melasma/chloasma
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Rough, uneven skin texture
- Blotchy, uneven complexion
- Age spots
Apply a small amount to clean skin, smoothing over face and neck or areas affected by pigmentation irregularities.
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract (Source of Salicylic Acid) 18.0%
Encourages desquamation by “dissolving” intercellular “cement” with no inflammatory effects. Also deep cleans pores and removes debris within hair follicles.
Glycerin, Squalane, and Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
(Extremozyme 1) 12.0%
Proprietary compound optimizes and reinforces collagen synthesis and moisture absorption in the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid (Botanically Derived) 11.0%
Humectant; demonstrates hydrophilic properties – attracts and binds many times its molecular weight in water.
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract
(Source of Glycolic Acid) 7.0%
Desquamation agent that encourages exfoliation of stratum corneum.
Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit/Leaf Extract
(Source of Lactic Acid) 5.7%
Desquamation agent with moisturizing properties; enhances exfoliation of the stratum corneum without dehydrating the skin.
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract (Norwegian Kelp Extract) 5.0%
Interrupts communication between melanocyte and keratinocyte and increases controlled exfoliation, helping to remove pigmented areas.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C) 5.0%
A lipid soluble analogue of L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C). Potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger. Lightens by inhibiting melanin synthesis, which is necessary for healthy collagen synthesis. Inhibits MMP enzymes.
Alpha-Arbutin 2.0%
Inhibits tyrosinase enzymes that produce melanin, thereby controlling hyperpigmentation.
Polyporus Umbellatus (Mushroom) Extract
(Source of Kojic Acid) 1.0%
Inhibits tyrosinase enzymes that produce melanin, thereby controlling hyperpigmentation. Also exhibits powerful antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antibiotic properties.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract 0.5%
Antioxidant with anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, and wound healing properties. Acts as a depigmentation agent.