Defining hyperpigmentation

To define ‘hyperpigmentation’ we must first meet Melanocytes. These cells are responsible for producing the pigment in your skin, but daily exposure to common factors can trigger them to release excessive amounts of pigment, for example, UV light, pollution and hormonal fluctuations and breakouts. This extra pigment rising to the surface is what causes dark spots to become visible and, regardless of which factor caused them, they all fall into the category of ‘hyperpigmentation.’

Treating hyperpigmentation

How they form makes them tricky to treat. As pigmentation rises in layers throughout the skin, exfoliation - while it may improve skin’s surface appearance - isn’t enough on its own. Effective treatments prevent the cell from creating, releasing, and transferring the excessive pigment to the surrounding skin. The catch? Most traditional ingredients used to treat dark spots are abrasive and can be irritating to sensitive skin. Our solution? A non-acid-based formula using a unique brightening bioactive blend of ingredients.

Brightening bioactives

The perfect combination of discolouration diminishing and hydrating, our formula uses a 94% naturally derived ingredient blend that’s 100% vegan. Dark spot solutions don’t need to be harsh. While traditional dark spot treatments usually work on lightening your entire skin tone using aggressive acids and ‘bleaching agents,’ rather than neutralising the colour of your dark, our hero ingredient, an Encapsulated Algae Complex, gently targets abnormal pigmentation in the skin.