Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Niacinamide can help with hyperpigmentation by reducing pigment production and the subsequent transfer of pigment into your skin, leaving you with a more even complexion.

Glycerin:  Glycerin has many benefits to give you healthier looking skin. Used on all skin types including oily skin. Treats oily skin conditions, like acne, skin infections, wrinkles and fine lines. Acts an emollient, making skin moist, soft and supple.

Glycerin is very good for oily skin as it draws water from the air into your skin to moisturise it without making it greasy.  The humectants in glycerin also lock in the moisture in your skin to keep it hydrated. Oily skin that is prone to acne and inflammation will benefit from the skin-soothing properties of glycerin.

Citric Acid:  Citric acid is found naturally in citrus fruits, especially lemons and limes.   Citric acid is a wonderful product for treating several skin problems like mild acne, pigmentation, clogged pores, sun tanning, wrinkles, and dark spots.

Malic Acid:  A natural substance sourced from apples and pears.  Malic acid improves hyperpigmentation by decreasing the production of melanin. For these reasons, malic acid is a popular ingredient in many anti-aging skin care products.

Tartaric Acid:  A naturally-occurring crystalline organic acid found in many plants, including grapes and tamarinds. It is one of the chief acids in wine.  Tartaric acid has the properties of a great antioxidant. It is widely used in skin care products for the wellness and treatment of skin related problems. It peels the old skin and helps in generating a new fine layer of skin cells from the internal layers.

Alpha-Arbutin:  Extracted from plants such as bearberries, blueberries, and cranberries, alpha arbutin is a safe skin brightening ingredient which helps to fade scars and pigmentation left behind by breakouts and sun damage.

Alpha arbutin reduces the appearance of sun spots and discolored patches by reducing the amount of melanin produced in your skin. This evens and brightens your complexion, making your skin look healthier and vibrant.

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil:  As an occlusive agent, PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil creates a protective hydrating layer on the skin's surface, acting as a barrier against the loss of natural moisture.

Cellulose Gum:  Cellulose gum is a natural, plant-derived ingredient that is most often used as a thickener but also used as a film-forming agent. This ingredient has been deemed safe as used in cosmetics by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel.

Main Ingredients and Properties: (Luminous White Cream)

Lepidium Sativum (Swiss Garden Cress) Sprout Extract:  The extract complex effectively inhibits pigmentation by targeting the two key reaction steps in the melanin cascade. The complex reduces the effects of daytime stressors and helps to prevent the formation of melanin for a brighter, more luminous skin complexion.

Dictyopteris Membranacea (Brown Algae) Extract:  Brown algae support cellular energy production and thus promote skin cell renewal. They slow the decline of collagen production and help to keep the skin elastic and smooth. In addition to valuable minerals and trace elements, brown algae also offer powerful hydrating, soothing and antioxidant properties.

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (VCIP):  Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is an oil-soluble derivative of Vitamin C with completed stability and absorbed into the skin better that can be used in higher concentrations without drawbacks.  Vitamin C is an effective antioxidant, brightens the skin tone and reduces signs of aging.

Morus Alba (Mulberry) Root Extract:  Morus alba (mulberry) root extract has antioxidant properties, but its main benefit for skin has to do with calming signs of irritation along with its potential to fade the look of discolorations and uneven skin tone.

Centella Asiatica Extract:  Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) is a well-known scar remedy.  Applying Gotu Kola to wounds and even acne eruptions can reduce scarring.  It helps to increase blood flow to wounds, reduce the formation of excess scar tissue, and improve skin elasticity.  It also reduces inflammation of the wound and heal faster.

Butyrospermum Parki (Shea Butter):  High concentrations of fatty acids and vitamins make shea butter an ideal cosmetic ingredient for softening skin. Shea butter also has anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Using shea butter on your body, especially your face, can condition, tone, and soothe your skin.

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil:  Jojoba oil has anti-inflammatory properties which help to tame chaffing and chapping, reduce redness caused by drying, ease the effects of eczema and rosacea, and keep skin calm and comfortable. The Vitamin E and B-complex vitamins in the Jojoba oil help in skin repair and damage control.

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (Chamomile Extract): Chamomile has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory abilities that help to decongest clogged pores, making chamomile one of the best herbal extracts for acne.  Chamomile is also rich in flavonoids and antioxidants effective in protecting the skin against free radicals that cause aging.

Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate):  Vitamin E helps support the immune system, cell function, and skin health. It's an antioxidant, making it effective at combating the effects of free radicals produced by the metabolism of food and toxins in the environment.

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Niacinamide can help with hyperpigmentation by reducing pigment production and the subsequent transfer of pigment into your skin, leaving you with a more even complexion.

Glycerin:  Glycerin has many benefits to give you healthier looking skin. Used on all skin types including oily skin. Treats oily skin conditions, like acne, skin infections, wrinkles and fine lines. Acts an emollient, making skin moist, soft and supple.

Glycerin is very good for oily skin as it draws water from the air into your skin to moisturise it without making it greasy.  The humectants in glycerin also lock in the moisture in your skin to keep it hydrated. Oily skin that is prone to acne and inflammation will benefit from the skin-soothing properties of glycerin.

Lecithin:  Lecithin and Hydrogenated Lecithin enhance the appearance of dry or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness. These ingredients also help to form emulsions by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.

Alpha Arbutin:  Extracted from plants such as bearberries, blueberries, and cranberries, alpha arbutin is a safe skin brightening ingredient which helps to fade scars and pigmentation left behind by breakouts and sun damage.

Alpha arbutin reduces the appearance of sun spots and discolored patches by reducing the amount of melanin produced in your skin. This evens and brightens your complexion, making your skin look healthier and vibrant.

Glyceryl Stearate:  Glyceryl Stearate slows down the transepidermal water loss from the skin by forming a film on the skin's surface. This helps to maintain the moisture balance needed for the skin to be healthy and lubricates the skin's surface to give it a soft and smooth appearance.

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate:  Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate acts as a lubricant on the skin's surface to give it a soft and smooth appearance and as a hair conditioning ingredient. It also imparts water-repelling characteristics to cosmetics and personal care products, improves "spreadability," and is used to improve dry skin conditions.  Cetearyl Octanoate is safe as a cosmetic ingredient in the present practices of use.

Neopentul Glycol Diheptanoate: Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate is an emollient used in skin care products for its properties as a skin conditioning and viscosity increasing agent. It is formed as a combination of neopentyl glycol (film-forming agent and solvent) and heptanoic acid (fatty acid made from grapes).  Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate is seen as a good alternative to silicones and is light and velvety on the skin, with excellent spreadability.

Direction for use:

-  Apply the serum all over the face and neck every morning and before bedtime.  The serum should be used with Luminous White Cream for maximum efficiency.

-  After nourishing with the serum, apply the cream all over the face every morning and evening.  The facial cream should be used with Luminous White Serum for maximum efficiency.