Melanopro works to visibly counteract environmental skin damage in order to:
- Reduce dark spots
- Diminish the appearance of hyperpigmentation
- Smooth skin texture
Well-studied and effective active ingredients for hyperpigmentation.
Azelaic acid is a tyrosinase enzyme inhibitor that has been shown to reduce melanin production. It also gently exfoliates the skin and removes dull top layers, accelerating skin cell renewal.
Tranexamic acid, derived from amino acids, is a powerful active ingredient known for its ability to inhibit the activity of a specific enzyme. By inhibiting this enzyme, tranexamic acid effectively interferes with the melanin production process, resulting in reduced hyperpigmentation and a more even skin tone.
Salicylic acid (SA), also known as beta-hydroxy acid (BHA), is a type of acid with lipophilic properties, allowing it to effectively penetrate the lipid barrier of the epidermis. It works to reduce the adhesion of corneocytes (skin cells) by disrupting cell junctions. This action loosens the bonds between cells, facilitating their detachment from the skin's surface. Consequently, salicylic acid helps promote the removal of dead skin cells, leading to a smoother, more even complexion.
Glycolic acid and lactic acid belong to the group of AHAs (alpha-hydroxy acids). They penetrate the stratum corneum to induce the removal of the outermost layers of skin by disrupting the cohesion between keratinocytes (skin cells). Both acids also have moisturizing properties. Retinol is a potent form of vitamin A that penetrates the outermost layer of skin, called the stratum corneum. Once absorbed, it is converted into retinoic acid to enhance cell turnover, allowing new skin cells to reach the skin's surface more quickly than naturally.
Retinol also plays a crucial role by inhibiting a specific enzyme responsible for melanin synthesis, leading to a reduction in the production of the skin pigment melanin. This property contributes to a brighter, more even skin tone.
Niacinamide, also known as provitamin B3, inhibits the transfer of melanin-containing structures called melanosomes to keratinocytes, thus preventing melanin from reaching the skin's surface. This mechanism helps reduce the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone.
Acetyl hexapeptide-1 (peptide) is a potent depigmenting agent that decreases the production and activity of a specific enzyme, resulting in a reduction in the amount of melanin produced in melanosomes, the number and size of melanosomes, and the transfer of melanosomes to keratinocytes.
