TREATMENTS THAT HELP FADE DARK SCARS & BROWN SPOTS
Most people can tolerate a scar that heals well. Dark scars, brown spots, melasma and other hyperpigmented skin lesions can be more problematic – they are much harder to fade or cover up, especially on the face.
Topical treatment options include:
1) Hydroquinone
2) Kojic acid
3) Vitamin C
4) Licorice extract
Hydroquinone can be very effective in fading dark skin blemishes. However, some countries prohibit selling it because of its long-term use dangers. Texas recently also outlawed shipment of 4% hydroquinone.
Hydroquinone can lead to a condition called Ochronosis. Ochronosis is permanent hyperpigmentation with sooty darkening of the skin. Ochronosis may also cause loss of skin elasticity and impaired wound healing. Other side effects include contact dermatitis (rash, redness, itching and flaking) and nail discoloration. Some researchers have questioned whether hydroquinone may even cause cancer. The skin-lightening effects of hydroquinone decrease with prolonged use and with sun exposure. Hydroquinone does not improve any other aspect of the scar other than the dark pigment.
Like hydroquinone, Kojic acid lightens dark scars, brown spots and even melasma. Unfortunately, some studies suggest kojic acid can make skin more sensitive. Skin sensitization can lead to allergic contact dermatitis. Like hydroquinone, kojic acid does not improve any other aspect of scarring other than the dark pigment.
InviCible does not contain hydroquinone or kojic acid because of these safety concerns.
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) lightens pigmentation very effectively and safely when used in concentrations of 10% or more. It also encourages normal, healthy collagen production and makes a very good scar treatment.
The biggest issue with vitamin C is stability. Most forms of vitamin C used in skin care products are unstable and turn brown after opening the container. This is a sign that the vitamin C has oxidized and therefore no longer works. We recommend you avoid brown scar products as many manufacturers use brown coloring to disguise this vitamin c oxidation.
InvCible is a white cream that solves the vitamin C stability issue by combining ascorbic acid with a second form of vitamin C. Since the resulting vitamin C complex is completely stable, InviCible does not oxidize and discolor.
Licorice extract is effective, safe and natural: it is a strong anti-inflammatory and speeds up skin renewal. Both vitamin C and licorice inhibit tyrosinase, the enzyme that causes pigmentation in response to sun exposure and skin injury. Interestingly, licorice boosts the scar lightening effects of vitamin C which is why InviCible contains both these ingredients. As a bonus, licorice also helps prevent and treat acne.
These carefully chosen ingredients make InviCible a very effective and safe alternative to hydroquinone and kojic acid.
Due to it’s superior safety profile, InviCible was awarded the National Parenting Center Seal of Approval and is one of only 300 products to be in compliance with the Compact for Safe Cosmetics.
InviCible is also hypoallergenic as it does not contain common skin irritants like preservatives (such as parabens) and fragrances.
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