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Skin Brightening Barrier Cream
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Zerafite Skin Brightening Barrier Cream is a Korean made face cream designed to be used over a skin lightening serum to treat hyperpigmentation in dry skin types.
- Helps skin lighteners work faster
- Strengthens the barrier repair
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Approved for Baumann Skin Types
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- 13
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- 16
Approved for 8 of the 16 Baumann Skin Types, and not for the Allergic sensitive subtype. Dr. Baumann reviews every product against all 16 types before it goes on the site.
Refillable
Environmentally Friendly
Sulfate Free
Vegan
Cruelty Free
Paraben Free
Fragrance Free
Gluten Free
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Safe
Phthalate Free
Formaldehyde Free and FRA Free
Oxybenzone Free
Dimethicone Free
Dye Free
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What it is and what it does
Zerafite Skin Brightening Barrier Cream is a Korean made face cream designed to be used over a skin lightening serum to treat hyperpigmentation in dry skin types. It targets 7 different pathways that lead to uneven skin tone. It has unsaturated fatty acids and other moisturizing ingredients that won't inactivate skin lightening serums in your regimen. In fact, adding Zerafite Skin Brightening Barrier Cream to your regimen will make your other skin lightening products work better! This melasma treatment face cream harnesses the power the most popular ingredients in Korean skin care. This barrier repair moisturizer is soothing, and safe for dry, uneven toned, and sensitive skin. This moisturizing face cream to help treat dark spots is unlike any other you will find. It is Vegan, gluten-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free, formaldehyde-free, and phthalate-free, and is refillable.
Contains Nut Oil: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Seed Oil: Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, and Fruit Oil: Olea Europaea (Olive)
Who it is for
- Helps skin lighteners work faster
- Strengthens the barrier repair
Approved for 8 of the 16 Baumann Skin Types, and not for the Allergic sensitive subtype.
Key ingredients
Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, extracted from bilberry seeds, offers multiple skin benefits. It is known for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, which help reduce irritation, fight bacteria, and protect against environmental damage. Additionally, this oil is deeply moisturizing and can aid in skin lightening, promoting a balanced and radiant complexion. It is often found in moisturizers to treat sensitive skin, acne, aging , and melasma.
Artemisia Capillaris Extract, derived from the herb Artemisia capillaris, offers anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, skin lightening, and skin-soothing benefits. Rich in flavonoids, coumarins, and essential oils, it helps reduce irritation, redness, and protects against environmental stressors. Additionally, its antimicrobial properties make it beneficial for acne-prone skin, promoting healthy and balanced skin overall. Found in high tech products to treat sensitive skin and melasma.
Saururus Chinensis Extract, also known as Asian Lizard's Tail, Chinese Lizard’s Tail, or Sam-baekcho in Korean, is a natural ingredient prized for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, moisturizing, and skin-lightening properties. It helps reduce skin irritation, combat oxidative stress, and enhance hydration while promoting a brighter, more even complexion.
Vegan form of cholesterol that is found in skin barrier creams. This ingredient is usually combined with ceramides and fatty acids in barrier repair moisturizers.
Soothing antiaging ingredient that gives cells energy. Help prevent recurrence of dark spots and unwanted skin pigment.
Combines with fatty acids and cholesterol to repair skin barrier
A form of Vitamin B5 that soothes and hydrates sensitive skin
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Product type and skin type data
| Brand | Zerafite |
|---|---|
| Product type | Facial Moisturizer |
| Approved Baumann Skin Types | DRNT, DRPT, DSPT, DRPW, DSPW, DRNW, DSNW, DSNT |
| Recommended for these sensitivities | Acne, Redness, Stinging |
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Questions about this product
Answered by Dr. Leslie Baumann, MD, FAAD · Miami, FL · 200+ partner practices
The fatty acids used in this formulation help tyrosinase inhibitors block the production of melanin. Many moisturizers inactivate your skin lighteners- this one helps them work better. Layer this over your skin lightening serum or Vitamin C serum.
Yes, this is how we know that this cream is one of the best barrier repair moisturizers because it displays the maltese cross pattern that means it mimics the shape of the skin's own lipids in the skin barrier.
Most barrier repair creams increase production of melanin. Only creams like Zerafite Brightening that have a predominance of unsaturated fatty acids can be used along with skin lightening serums, to treat melasma.
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