Epicutis' Arctigenin Brightening Treatment is a clean, clinically proven skin brightening treatment that harnesses the power of proprietary botanical extracts to offer a safe and effective alternative to traditional Vitamin C products, directly addressing the shortcomings of this lauded skin care staple.
"Vitamin C is most commonly found in the form, L-ascorbic acid, which is highly unstable when exposed to oxygen, rendering it useless in most skincare formulas," shares Epicutis Founder and CEO Maxwell Stock. "With our new patented ingredient, ABSO, we are able to create a more stable and effective brightening solution."
ABSO, derived from burdock seed, works synergistically with HYVIA and Canadian white pine bark to provide a comprehensive brightening solution. This unique formulation ensures that the active ingredients are infused deeply into the skin, maximizing their brightening and spot-reducing benefits.
Key Ingredients and Benefits:
- ABSO (Burdock Seed Oil): This patented extract, derived from Japanese Burdock root, is enriched with Arctigenin and clinically proven to brighten skin tone. It offers high potency skin brightening activity in vitro, like HQ and KA without any negative side effects.
- HYVIA® (Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil): A patented extract oil enriched with Omega-3 and Omega-6, known as Vitamin F, that is clinically proven to boost skin barrier function, hydrate the skin, and protect from blue light.
- Canadian White Pine Bark Extract: Clinically proven to illuminate and even out skin tone in just fourteen days. This extract improves skin clarity, inhibits melanin synthesis and alleviates inflammation.
- DSD (Disodium S-Phytyl Diglycoloylcysteine): Protects the skin against UV and pollution-induced inflammation aging.
- Ferulic Acid & Vitamin E: Powerful antioxidants that neutralize free radical damage from sunlight.
"Brightening the skin safely is one of the foremost challenges in dermatology," states James Wang, M.D., double-board certified dermatologist and Founder of Metropolis Dermatology. "Although there are skincare staples for brightening, such as Vitamin C, kojic acid and arbutin, results have been generally underwhelming. In fact, there have been few advances since the eighties that have yielded meaningful outcomes."
"Epicutis' new skin brightening technology called Arctigenin is a novel compound the provides us a safe, gentle and pure option to offer our patients with pigmentation and sensitive skin. It is a testament to the brand’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of skin health innovation," continues Dr. Wang.
