A natural moisturizing factor that compared to glycerin penetrates slower into the skin but gives longer lasting moisture and less sticky, better skin-feel. I know that although it is not guaranteed that this product would lighten my spot, I would like to see if my spot gets even a little bit lighter as well as my overall skin tone. The good news is that in-vitro data shows that MAP does convert, but the bad news is we do not really know if the same is true on real, living human skin.

Ideal for sun-damaged skin, it comes in two formulations: the brightening Light version and the uber-hydrating Moist version. Hada Labo's Shirojyun Whitening Lotion contains arbutin, a natural skin whitening ingredient, to diminish melanin production and fade dark spots and uneven skin tone for a more refined complexion.Looking into the full list of ingredients for Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Lotion Rich its newly improved formulation seems like a totally new product.

Also contains a Vitamin C derivative, Vitamin E and coix seed extract to further nourish and brighten skin. Moisturizing lotion contains tranexamic acid to help lighten and prevent the formation of dark spots, alongside vitamin c and e offer protection against free radicals. I definitely see a difference using this product on my skin, and can’t wait to see future results after using this for more months.

It also contains vitamin c derivatives, vitamin e and two types of hyaluronic acid as moisturizing ingredients. If you wanna become a real HA-and-the-skin expert you can read way more about the topic at hyaluronic acid(including penetration-questions, differences between high and low molecular weight versions and a bunch of references to scientific literature).

It usually has to be neutralized with a base (such as sodium hydroxide) for the thickening to occur and it creates viscous, clear gels that also feel nice and non-tacky on the skin. The salt form of one of the main anti-inflammatory ingredients in the licorice plant, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate.Yesstyle makes it seem as if the light version is the only one with those brightening ingredients, and the moist version is just ultra hydrating.

According to manufacturer info, it's also a moisturizer and helps to make the product feel great on the skin. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Some of its features are considered gentle for your skin: fragrance free, colorless, alcohol free, oil free, paraben free and mild acidity. Using it for a few weeks, I feel like my skin has become a little bit brighter and evenly toned than it did before. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising.

Aclear viscous polymer (a molecule from repeated subunits) liquid that works as a solvent and humectant. This famous discoloration brightening/lightening toner is powerful in targeting the root cause of sun pigmentation and dark spots.