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A-Luminate Brightening Serum
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NEW PACKAGING This luxury brightening gel is designed to address uneven skin tone and offers a premium skincare experience.
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Approved for Baumann Skin Types
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Approved for 8 of the 16 Baumann Skin Types. Dr. Baumann reviews every product against all 16 types before it goes on the site.
What it is and what it does
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This luxury brightening gel is designed to address uneven skin tone and offers a premium skincare experience. It's unique because it contains no hydroquinone derivatives but features a blend of effective ingredients that help improve skin brightness. This gentle and soothing serum is formulated to target various skin concerns related to discoloration.
The formula includes niacinamide, which helps soothe and brighten skin, as well as hesperidin and tranexamic acid to reduce the appearance of surface pigmentation. Vitamin C, Silver Ear Mushroom, and Diglucosyl Gallic Acid provide antioxidant benefits that target signs of aging and an uneven complexion.
It does not contain hydroquinone, kojic acid, arbutin, retinol, formaldehyde, formaldehyde-releasing agents, or parabens, making it a great choice for those with sensitive skin.
According to research by the makers of this product, 90% of participants noticed an improvement in their skin's overall appearance after 8 weeks of use. If you're looking for a brightening serum suitable for dry, sensitive skin, this is an excellent option.
Who it is for
Approved for 8 of the 16 Baumann Skin Types.
Key ingredients
Soothing antiaging ingredient that gives cells energy. Help prevent recurrence of dark spots and unwanted skin pigment.
Skin lightening ingredient to treat dark spots caused by acne, sun, and light exposure. Used in both treatment and maintenance melasma routines because it's skin lightening effects do not depend upon blocking tyrosinase.
Gallic acid is a naturally occurring phenolic compound found in various plants. It is known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, helping to protect the skin from free radicals, reduce inflammation, and combat microbial infections. However, it can degrade quickly due to environmental factors, reducing its efficacy over time. In skincare products, a more stable derivative, diglucosyl gallic acid, is often used. This biotechnologically created molecule links gallic acid with glucose, enhancing its stability and making it suitable for anti-aging and skin-lightening serums and creams. After activation by the skin microbiome, diglucosyl gallic acid inhibits tyrosinase, blocking melanin production. This gradual activation process minimizes irritation and enhances tolerance, making it ideal for sensitive skin prone to reactivity. Benefits of diglucosyl gallic acid include: Skin brightening: Reduces dark spots and promotes an even skin tone. Anti-inflammatory: Decreases skin inflammation, reducing redness and swelling. Photoprotection: Protects against UV rays, reducing UV-induced spot formation over time. Antioxidant: Reduces free radical generation, protecting the skin from oxidative stress. Anti-melanogenesis: Inhibits melanin production, preventing new dark spots from forming.
Hesperidin is a potent bioflavonoids derived from citrus fruits (orange peels), increasingly popular in anti-aging and skin-lightening products. Hesperdin and its glucosylated form, glucosyl hesperidin, have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Benefits of Hesperidin: Antioxidant Properties: Hesperidin and glucosyl hesperidin scavenge free radicals and reduce oxidative stress in the skin, helping to protect against environmental damage and the signs of aging. Anti-inflammatory Effects: These bioflavonoids help to calm irritated skin and reduce inflammation, making them suitable for sensitive and reactive skin types. Vasoprotective Effects: Hesperidin strengthens capillaries and improves microcirculation, which can reduce dark circles and under-eye puffiness. This effect enhances the overall complexion and skin tone. Enhanced Absorption: The addition of glucose to hesperidin in the glucosylated form increases its solubility, enhancing its absorption and efficacy in the skin. This makes glucosyl hesperidin particularly effective in skincare formulations. Incorporate hesperidin and glucosyl hesperidin into you skincare routines to reduce signs of aging and to get brighter skin and an improved overall complexion.
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Product type and skin type data
| Brand | Alastin |
|---|---|
| Product type | Treatments & Serums |
| Item number | ALA-482 |
| Approved Baumann Skin Types | DSPT, DSPW, OSPT, OSPW, ORPT, ORPW, DRPT, DRPW |
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