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PERFORMANCE INGREDIENTS
KOJIC ACID
Kojic Acid is tyrosinase inhibiting by-product produced from different types of fungi. It is also a by-product
of fermented soy sauce and rice wine. Kojic Acid provides versatility as an antioxidant, antibacterial and
antifungal agent. Because of its ability to really penetrate the skin’s layers and stop the production of melanin,
Kojic is usually sought out as a spot-fading treatment. It is often considered a less-aggressive answer to
hydroquinone, which can be too irritating for sensitive skin types.
Kojic Acid Benefits:
» helps to brighten and lighten the complexion
» reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation
» improves the look of age spots and sun damage
» may help treat melasma
» may reduce dark pigmentation associated with certain types of scars.
FULL INGREDIENTS LIST
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Kojic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate,
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Liquorice Root) Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract, Copper
tripeptide-1/Bis(tripeptide-1) copper acetate, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol,
Ethylhexylglycerin

SPF WHEN TREATING PIGMENTATION

Statistically, treatment of unwanted hyperpigmentation is the second most common reason patients seek
an aesthetic medical solution.
Skin pigmentation is classified according to the Fitzpatrick scale. The Fitzpatrick scale is a numerical
classification that was developed to classify human skin colour and estimates the response of the skin to
ultraviolet rays. People with a lower Fitzpatrick scale (i.e. fair skin) are more susceptible to UV damage
as they lack melanin. UV A and B rays penetrate the skin to different degrees of depth, and the resultant
radiation damages skin cells and the DNA within them. Over time, this damage accumulates and results in
cells which produce excessive melanin, leading to hyperpigmentation .
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The application of sunscreen constitutes what is known as photoprotection. Photoprotection is an umbrella
term that refers to sunscreens, clothing, sunglasses and even makeup. Sunscreens which offer UV A and
UV B coverage as well as water resistance are recommended for the avoidance of pigmented skin. An SPF
of 15 or higher is recommended to reduce the risk of skin cancers and premature skin aging as a result of
chronic exposure to harmful UV rays. Additionally, sunscreens with vitamin C, vitamin E and polyphenols
are preferred as they work synergistically to protect against UV induced damage.
Melasma is argued to be the most challenging type of hyperpigmentation to treat – there is a high risk of
the condition becoming worse.

Treatment with Dermapen non-thermal microneedling is suitable for all Fitzpatrick skin types and
ethnicities. Results may be apparent after just two procedures with some studies reporting 100% success
rate with positive patient response. Combination therapies with Dermapen, including the infusion of active
tyrosinase-inhibiting BRITE LITE or MG-BL followed by ÜBER PRO chemical peeling, finalised by COVER
RECOVER SPF30 by Dp Dermaceuticals, deliver even greater long-term treatment results.
Patient commitment and compliance to the daily topical application of pigment-sedative BRITE LITE
and COVER RECOVER sunscreen enable further long-term management of this chronic, recalcitrant skin
condition.

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