Deep melasma is hard to treat because the excess pigment sits stubbornly in the skin and keeps regenerating. This formula tackles it from several angles at once — slowing pigment production, lifting what's already there, and speeding up how quickly skin renews.
Here's what each active does:
- Hydroquinone — the gold-standard prescription brightening agent that directly inhibits melanin production to correct deep, stubborn pigmentation
- Kojic acid — works alongside hydroquinone to slow melanin formation and support an even, brighter skin tone
- Tretinoin — drives cell turnover to lift deeper pigmentation and accelerate the visible fading of dark spots
- Niacinamide — helps even out tone, reduce irritation, and support the skin barrier throughout a maximum-strength treatment
Two supporting ingredients round it out: Centella Asiatica extract, which soothes reactive skin, and ceramides, which reinforce your barrier so it stays comfortable through a stronger formula.