Lightening/Pigmentation

Skin Lightening, Skin Pigmentation Treatments Sothys NZ

Uneven, hyper-pigmented zones in the skin are a direct result of the skin’s ageing arising from an altered function of the melanin producing pigment cells (melanocytes). Melanin synthesis has been studied extensively by SOTHYS scientists and the results have led to a better understanding of these highly complex biomechanical processes and the factors that affect melanin synthesis.

The actives of the [W.] Lightening Institute Treatment work by combining a ‘laser-like’ exfoliation of the skin together with a unique ingredient, MSH-Control™ which works “upstream” to help inhibit excessive melanin production in the epidermis. It is essential that the [W.] Lightening Serum (home care product) be linked with a 5-10 treatment course of the professional strength [W.] Lightening Institute Treatment for the very best results in the overall reduction of excessive melanin staining in the skin.

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[W.] Lightening Institute Treatment acts in 5 essential phases:

1. AHA/ BHA PrREPARATION:
The first phase exfoliates pigmented cells from the surface of the skin with a hydroxyl acid solution boosted with calming licorice extract.

2. PAPAYA INSTANT RADIANCE PEEL-OFF MASK:
Double exfoliating action of papaya enzymes and mechanical removal of dead skin cells reinforces the keratolytic action of the treatment while the lemon extract lightens the skin.

3. LIGHTENING SERUM - PURE VITAMIN C:
This serum creates an overall lightening effect and optimises the bioavailability of Vitamin C to the skin as a potent anti-oxidant and helps to inhibit excessive melanin production.

4. LIGHTENING MODELLING GEL:
A massage gel based on agarium (brown algae) helps to inhibit enzymes responsible for melanogenesis and softens and hydrates the epidermis at this phase of the treatment.

5. LIGHTENING INSTANT RADIANCE CREAM:
In this final phase a radiance cream with Camomile and white tea together with the MSH Lightening™ complex supports the skin and slows down the melanisation by helping to inhibit alpha-MSH.