My Chelle Dermaceuticals Apple Brightening Peel contains a potent blend of plant-derived skin brighteners & re-texturisers which combat & repair signs of sun damage, while supporting healthy hydration. Lactic & Azelaic acids effectively restore youthful tone, texture & firmness. Plant-derived Gallic Acid & Mulberry Bark Extract naturally diminish UV-induced discolouration & age-spots. Benefits: Brightening, Exfoliating, Reviving Recommended for: Hyperpigmentation / Skin discolouration caused by harmful UVA & UVB sun exposure Bioactive Ingredients of Interest:
- 5% Lactic Acid (L) (Sugar): An alpha hydroxy acid that hydrates, exfoliates, refines & perfects the surface of the skin by reducing wrinkles & pigmentation discolourations.
- 2% Azelaic Acid: Inhibits tyrosinase activity to reduce pigmentation spotting related to breakouts, treats mild to moderate acne (both inflammatory & comedonal), reduces bacteria growth in the follicles, scavenges free radicals.
- 1% Malic Acid (L) (Apple): From apples, provides antioxidant actions, assists in skin exfoliation & cellular renewal.
- Morus Alba (Mulberry) Bark Extract: Naturally brightens & clears the complexion of pigmentation imbalances. Possesses anti-inflammatory, anti-viral properties while inhibiting photo-ageing (shown as wrinkles caused by UV radiation). Shown to inhibit tumor development caused by carcinogenic chemicals & can decrease ultraviolet damage caused DNA breakage resulting in melanoma.