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Dark spots, dull skin, acne marks? Here’s a glow-to solution to brighten your skin.

Give your skin the brightening treatment it deserves with SkinCeuticals’ Discoloration Defense serum, and powerhouse facials at partner spas.

A good skincare regime could lend radiance and luminosity to skin. Photo: Pebble Medical Aesthetic

A good skincare regime could lend radiance and luminosity to skin. Photo: Pebble Medical Aesthetic

Give your skin the brightening treatment it deserves with SkinCeuticals’ Discoloration Defense serum, and powerhouse facials at partner spas.

Anyone who has tackled a bout of acne will know that the dark spots and skin discolouration that remain can be as distressing as battling acne itself.

And when long hours of mask-wearing, heat and humidity meet acne-prone skin, “maskne” can occur and further cause inflammation and irritation to the skin.

Other than post-acne blemishes, years of UV exposure, natural ageing, fatigue and hormonal fluctuations can also worsen skin discolouration, causing dark spots and an uneven skin tone that can leave one looking tired and aged.

The good news is that the right skin solutions can help combat skin discolouration effectively.

FOR A GLOWING COMPLEXION

According to SkinCeuticals, the No 1 medical aesthetic skincare brand worldwide*, its best-selling anti-dark spot and anti-acne marks serum, Discoloration Defense, is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of skin discolouration, including stubborn dark spots and post-acne marks.

A gentle, layerable, daily-use dark spot corrector, Discoloration Defense is formulated with 3 per cent topical tranexamic acid, 5 per cent niacinamide, 1 per cent kojic acid and 5 per cent HEPES acid.

A clinical study conducted by SkinCeuticals on 50 women aged 25 to 60 revealed a 20-per-cent improvement in post-acne marks in as early as two weeks, a 51-per-cent improvement in four weeks and an 81-per-cent improvement in 12 weeks. In the study, Discoloration Defense was applied to the face twice a day in conjunction with a sunscreen.  

The SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense serum packs a potent mix, targeting dark spots, dull skin and acne marks. Photo: SkinCeuticals

According to the skin experts at SkinCeuticals, each of the key ingredients in the serum works by targeting a different step of pigmentation formation in the skin.

Topical tranexamic acid, the latest brightening ingredient, helps to minimise the re-occurrence of skin discoloration and stubborn brown patches by controlling the release of inflammatory mediators, which is the first step in the formation of dark spots.

Kojic acid aids in suppressing the production of melanin – excess melanin produced in inflamed skin can lead to dark spots and an uneven skin tone. Niacinamide, a Vitamin B derivative favoured by some physicians, helps to block the melanin transfer from the deeper skin layers to the top layers of the skin, while HEPES acid enhances cell turnover.

HOW TO USE SKINCEUTICAL’S DISCOLORATION DEFENSE SEREUM

For best results, incorporate the Discoloration Defense serum into your daily skin care twice daily, applying three to five drops each time.

When it comes to defending the skin against pigmentation and dark spots, Vitamin C and a good sunscreen are essential companions to include in your skincare regime.  

When using the Discoloration Defense serum in the morning, SkinCeuticals advises applying it after using a SkinCeuticals’ Vitamin C serum like the CE Ferulic with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid, and following up with a SkinCeuticals broad spectrum SPF50+ sunscreen.

Adding these steps into your skincare may help neutralise free radicals, prevent skin ageing and offer additional protection against pigmentation.

FACIALS THAT GO THE DISTANCE

Facials are specialised beauty treatments that address a range of skin conditions. Photo: J's Medi-Spa

A good daily skincare routine at home is essential to healthy skin. But there is nothing quite like giving your skin some professional attention with a pampering facial.  

SkinCeuticals has teamed up with partner spas to offer aesthetic facial treatments that integrate the benefits of Discoloration Defense to enhance the facial experience.

Hanbang Skin Solutions

A deep-cleansing treatment for stressed skin, the 90-minute Anti-blemish Luxurious Care Facial aims to free clogged pores from impurities and stimulate cell renewal to create a healthier, pH-balanced skin environment for smoother, more refined skin. Specially priced at S$95.23 (usual price: S$190.46), the facial is available at both its Nex and Wheelock Place outlets.

J’s Medi-Spa

This 90-minute Vitamin C Firming and Lifting Treatment, priced at S$159.43 (usual price: S$318.86), combines a high-potency antioxidant product with a firming massage. Customers may see a reduction in fine lines, improved skin firmness and a brightened complexion after the treatment. J's Medi-Spa is located at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel along Havelock Road. 

Pebble Medical Aesthetic

Restore radiance with the 90-minute Instant Brightening Facial Treatment at Pebble Medical Aesthetic, priced at S$119 (usual price: S$238). With an emphasis on resurfacing, hydrating, deep cleansing and exfoliating using a combination of hands-on technique and instruments, dull skin is given the brightening care it needs. During a facial at Pebble Medical Aesthetic at Shaw Centre next to Isetan Orchard, your skin gets to load up on nutrients for that healthy glow.

Enjoy S$50 off SkinCeuticals’ Discoloration Defense serum at partner spas when you book a facial with them. Price after discount may be subject to 7 per cent GST. Enjoy the promotional pricing for facials and Discoloration Defense serum from now till Dec 31. Terms and conditions apply.

*Source: Kline Group 2019 Global Professional Skincare report, manufacturers’ sales in medical care channel for 2019.

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