Products/Ingredients

Question 0

Azelaic Acid

Answer 0

Anti-inflammatory, skin lightener. Great for Rosacea. Larger molecule than Glycolic but part of the AHA’s.

Question 1

Arbutin

Answer 1

Arbutin is a glycoside; a glycosylated hydroquinone extracted from the bearberry plant in the genus Arctostaphylos. It inhibits tyrosinase and thus prevents the formation of melanin. Arbutin is therefore used as a skin-lightening agent.

Question 2

Hydroquinone

Answer 2

Inhibits Tyosinase, Skin lightener. Supresses Melanocyte cells. Not safe though.

Question 3

Kojic Acid

Answer 3

Antibacterial, Antifungal. Skin lightener. Stops oxidation in foods/fruits. Used in cosmetics to preserve.

Question 4

L-Ascorbic Acid

Answer 4

Vitamin C - Skin Lightener and brightener. Antioxidant. Serums typically 20-30%

Question 5

Lactic Acid

Answer 5

Humectic. Anti-inflammatory. Great for aged skin. Larger molecule than Glycolic so doesn’t penetrate as much. Milk based.

Question 6

Licorice Extract

Answer 6

Anti inflammatory and skin whitener.

Question 7

Mulberry

Answer 7

Skin lightener and anti inflammatory

Question 8

Retinoids

Answer 8

Vitamin A - Cell turnover, collagen builder. Retin A - tretinoin - Accutane (internal).