Emblica is a pro-oxidation free, natural antioxidant and skin lightening agent. While most antioxidants go directly from an active to inactive role, Emblica utilizes a multi-level cascade of antioxidant compounds that results in a prolongation of its anti-oxidant capabilities including the protection against photo-damage.

Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid AHA that penetrates deeply to remove dead skin buildup. AHA’s applied regularly to skin help reduce the appearance of acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles and other signs of premature aging from sun damage.

Kojic acid inhibits and prevents the formation of tyrosine, which is an amino acid that is needed to produce melanin. Because it inhibits the production of melanin, Kojic Acid can have a lightening effect.

Lactic Acid is a low-irritation alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that breaks down lipids that hold dead skin cells together. This breakdown allows the dead skin layer to easily slough off, revealing a brighter complexion.

Mandelic Acid is a low-irritation, yet powerful acid that promotes more even exfoliation due to its larger molecule size, which slows down the epidermal penetration. Mandelic Acid has been shown to reduce melasma by as much as 50% in four weeks*, resulting in better skin tone and a more even complexion.

Retinoic Acid helps increase cell turnover, stimulate collagen and elastin production, and fade the appearance of hyerpigmentation without irritation. Thanks to all this healthy turnover, retinol helps reduce the appearance of sun-induced wrinkles and dark spots.