In previous conversations with dermatologists, we learned that skin hyperpigmentation is fairly common. But unlike your run-of-the-mill sun spots, melasma is arguably one of the most clingy and temperamental skin conditions to treat. That makes today’s discovery of a Korean treatment cream all the more impressive. Not only does it come with a host of convincing endorsements attesting to its dark spot-fading abilities — and it only costs $25.
Its skin care magic lies in the ingredients.
Like all skin care products of magical proportions, it’s all about the ingredients. This Tosowoong cream contains a 7% concentration of arbutin, an antioxidant with brightening properties that works by inhibiting the over-production of melanin in the skin, which causes hyperpigmentation. It contains other well-trusted ingredients in the world of melasma care, one of which is 4% tranexamic acid, which is revered for its ability to reduce pigmentation associated with melasma, without causing any kind of irritation.
There’s also niacinamide, a workhorse antioxidant that you’re most likely already familiar with. If you’re not, just know that this all-skin-concerns ingredient can reduce redness, acne, and, most notably, brighten the complexion.
