Civant Skincare Meladerm Pigment Correction How to Best Use

Niacinamide

Niacinamide is a Vitamin B3 derivative.

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

Licorice root

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.

It is safe for even sensitive skin. [1]

It removes discoloration naturally from face, throat, and hands

Vitamin C

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

A form of Vitamin C.

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a water-soluble C particularly effective in acne treatment and prevention. Sodium ascorbyl phosphate (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.

Alpha Arbutin benefits include:

• reduces future melanin production. Over time this slowly fades hyperpigmentation.
• It fades acne scars, photoaging, age spots, and certain types of dark undereye circles.
• Pairs well with Niacinamide.

Pomegranate

Punica Granatum

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

Pomegranate increases skin barrier formation and improves skin hydration.

Testing shows Pomegranate holds double its’ weight in water. Meanwhile, it delivers impressive collagen-building results.

It contains Omega 5 fatty acid to reduce skin inflammation. This also helps 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

Mallow is a natural floral extract. It contains Vitamins A, C, and E.

It nourishes dry and damaged skin, restoring elasticity. Mallow softens while being gentle enough for the most sensitive of skin.

Mint

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 build collagen and treats acne.

Veronica Officinalis Extract

Veronica Officinalis 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 contains caffeine & ferulic acid. It counteracts sun damage.

Achillea Millefolium Extract

Achillea Millefolium Extract is Yarrow.

Yarrow is used in ancient and folk medicine practices. It reduces inflammation while promoting healing and circulation.

Amla

Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract

Amla, also called gooseberry or Indian Gooseberry.

Amla is high in Vitamin C to increase collagen and fades scars.

Amla is nutrient-rich and restorative.

Cocoa Seed

Cocoa Seed Butter

Cocoa Butter helps the skin remain resilient and elastic.

It is also moisturizing. If you’re using Retinol for stretch mark repair, Cocoa Butter is an excellent pairing as it serves as a buffer against irritation and dryness.

Cocoa Seed Butter contains a significant amount of polyphenol and flavonoid antioxidants.

It 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. These are flavones, a type of antioxidant that lend color to various plants and are known to be soothing.

It can help skin withstand environmental aggressors that can worsen many common skin concerns.

Grapefruit Peel

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.

Lemon

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.

Argan Nut

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