First impressions are everything so having a healthy, balanced complexion is a must. It is a challenge every person confronts, no matter their age. Imperfections come in many different forms; whether they are under-eye circles, beauty marks, or simply lacklustre skin, we all have them and handle them in our own, sometimes novel, ways. ReGeniStemTM Brightening is the latest skin care active from Lonza to tackle your imperfections. Designed to brighten skin and even skin tone without irritation, it is a new solution for truly beautiful skin.
The gold standard active for addressing uneven skin tone is hydroquinone. It works by affecting pigmentation in the skin through the inhibition of tyrosinase, an enzyme responsible for melanin synthesis.1 Less melanin in the skin leads to a lighter skin tone and overall complexion. Hydroquinone, however, inhibits melanin synthesis wherever it is applied on the skin, potentially leading to more unbalanced skin tone compared to the original state of the treated skin. In addition, hydroquinone is a known skin sensitiser, which can lead to red, irritated skin over time.
Other popular actives to help improve skin tone balance include arbutin and kojic acid. These two actives purport to be functional equivalents to hydroquinone while reducing the negative side effects.
Arbutin, a compound found in bearberry, lightens skin in a gentler manner compared to hydroquinone.
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