Niacinamide

Niacinamide is a Vitamin B3 derivative.

It combats sallowness, blotchiness, and hyperpigmented spots in aging skin. Additionally, Niacinamide treats a loss of elasticity and reduces redness. It also fades acne scars and brightens the skin.

Licorice Root Extract

Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract.

Licorice root contains glabridin, a potent antioxidant that soothes skin.

It lightens dark circles gently, improves uneven tone and skin redness.

Additionally, it is safe for even sensitive skin. [1]

It also removes discoloration naturally from face, throat, and hands.

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

A form of Vitamin C.

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP) is a water-soluble C particularly effective in acne treatment and prevention. SAP is a stable precursor of vitamin C that ensures a constant delivery of vitamin C into the skin. [2]

It won’t turn brown or go bad. SAP has a strong antimicrobial effect.

Alpha Arbutin

A natural skin-lightening agent extracted from bearberry. It inhibits melanocytes from producing melanin. This means that over time, there is slowly less hyperpigmentation.

It is also effective on:

• acne scars
• photoaging
• age spots
• certain types of dark undereye circles

Additionally, it pairs well with Niacinamide.

Punica Granatum

Pomegranate Seed Oil contains three times the antioxidants of wine or green tea. [3]

It increases skin barrier formation and improves skin hydration.

Testing shows Pomegranate holds double its’ weight in water.
Also, it helps to build collagen.

It has Omega 5 fatty acid. This reduces skin inflammation. It also aids in skin repair for scarring, discoloration, and acne marks.

Gigawhite

Gigawhite is a combination of natural herbs and flowering plants that promote skin brightening.

Specifically:

Mallow Malva Sylvestris (mallow) Extract

This is a natural floral extract. It contains Vitamins A, C, and E. This nourishes dry and damaged skin, restoring elasticity.

Mallow extract also softens while being gentle enough for the most sensitive of skin.

Piperita Leaf Extract

Piperita Leaf Extract is a variety of Peppermint. It has both cooling and anesthetic properties to quell skin irritation.

It also soothes rough & dry skin.

Primula Veris Extract

Primula Veris Extract is an herb commonly known as cowslip. It has cell-regenerating effects that help skin recover from topical actives.

It contains C and beta carotene to even out skin tone and reduce acne scars.

Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract

Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract comes from the Ladys mantle flower/herb.

It is rich in tannins, flavonoids, and salicylic acid.

Salicylic evens skin tone and treats acne.

Veronica Officinalis Extract

This extract comes from a wildflower.

It contains Vitamins C, E, and K to condition and heal the skin.

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract is lemon balm leaf.

It has caffeine and ferulic acid. It also counteracts sun damage.

Achillea Millefolium Extract

Achillea Millefolium Extract is Yarrow.

Yarrow is used in ancient and folk medicine practices.

It reduces inflammation. It also promotes healing and circulation.

Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract

Also known as Amla or Indian Gooseberry.

Amla is high in Vitamin C to increase collagen and fades scars. It is also nutrient-rich and restorative.

Cocoa Seed Butter

Cocoa Butter helps the skin remain resilient and elastic. It is also moisturizing.

Cocoa Seed Butter contains a significant amount of polyphenol and flavonoid antioxidants. It also prevents peeling skin and keeps skin elastic.

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Also known as Baikal skullcap.

The root of Baikal Skullcap contains baicalin, wogonoside, baicalein, wogonin, and oroxylin A, all of which are flavones, a type of antioxidant that lend color to various plants and are known to be soothing.

It can help skin better withstand environmental aggressors that can worsen the look of many common skin concerns.

Citrus Paradisi

Citrus Paradisi, commonly known as Grapefruit Peel Oil, is high in collagen-producing Vitamin C.

It has antibacterial benefits and studies show it reduces acne.[4]

As with other citrus oils, it is an antioxidant with an uplifting scent.

Kojic Acid

Kojic acid is an anti-oxidant that helps sun-damaged skin.

It is a natural skin lightening agent that lightens sun damage-induced hyperpigmentation by inhibiting the future production of excess melanin.

Citrus Limon

Lemon contains concentrated vitamin C to build collagen, fade age spots and rejuvenate photodamage.

Vitamin C reduces excess oil production, shrinks pores, and exfoliates dead surface skin. These reduce the formation of adult acne while treating skin aging.

Lemon is also a natural exfoliator and skin purifier. [5] It alleviates skin inflammation [6] and reduces certain infection-causing bacterias [7] that can leave discoloration.

Argania Spinosa (Argan) Oil

Argan Nut Oil deeply hydrates scaly skin and regulates sebum production to reduce breakouts and fades acne scars. It is an anti-oxidant with fatty acids that are like a superfood for the skin.

What it Doesn’t Contain

• Hydroquinone
• Sulfates
• Fragrance
• Mineral Oil
• Parabens