Revitalizing Dark Spot Serum
Dark Spot Serum for Age Spots & Hyperpigmentation
Dark spots don’t form for just one reason — so an effective age spot treatment shouldn’t rely on just one ingredient.
Pigmentation is influenced by:
• Sun exposure
• Excess pigment production
• Slow surface renewal
Our Dark Spot Serum works through multiple pathways:
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10% Lactic Acid gently resurfaces to normalize surface cell turnover
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Emblica™ helps support balanced pigment activity
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AA2G (a stable form of vitamin C) improves tone and reduces oxidative trigger of discolouration.
Instead of harsh bleaching, it supports gradual fading while keeping skin comfortable.
Certified for Your Peace of Mind:
- EWG Verified® for the highest standard of ingredient safety and transparency.
- Certified by The Vegan Society, ensuring our formula is cruelty-free and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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Dark spots form due to excess melanin, UV exposure, and uneven cell turnover. This serum addresses all three.
10% Lactic Acid (AHA) – Surface Renewal
• Encourages controlled exfoliation
• Helps fade visible hyperpigmentation
• Smooths texture and softens fine lines
• Milder and more hydrating than stronger peels
Emblica™ – Melanin Support
• Antioxidant-rich botanical extract
• Helps reduce the appearance of UV-induced age spots
• Supports balanced pigment activity
AA2G – Stable Vitamin C Brightening
• Converts gradually to active vitamin C
• Improves tone clarity
• Provides antioxidant defense
Together, they create a multi-pathway dark spot treatment that supports visible improvement over time.
Aqua (Water), Lactic Acid, Arginine, Glycerin, Ascorbyl Glucoside**, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Mannitol, Waltheria Indica Leaf Extract, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Citrate, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Dextrin, Citric Acid, Ferulic Acid
* Certified Organic** Derivative of natural Vitamin C, AA2G
Shake before use!
Apply topically on age spots, dark spots, and wrinkles after cleansing at night. Follow with Revitalizing All-in-One Essence for extra benefits in fading dark spots.
Our Recommendation:
- For Overall Brighter Skin: Use with Vitamin C Serum after topically applying Dark Spot Serum.
- For Sensitive Skin: Apply every other night to gradually prepare your skin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What It Is & Who It’s For
Many brightening serums focus on overall glow.
This formula is designed as a targeted dark spot treatment.
It combines:
- 10% Lactic Acid to gently encourage surface renewal
- Emblica™ to help reduce the look of pigmentation
- AA2G (a stable vitamin C derivative) to support tone clarity over time
It’s meant for areas where pigmentation is more noticeable — not as a full-face resurfacing treatment.
Individuals with:
• Visible age spots
• UV-induced dark spots
• Uneven tone
• Those wanting a gradual, non-prescription solution to dark spots
Results & What to Expect
Dark spots do not disappear overnight. With consistent use, many people begin noticing gradual fading in several weeks, with more visible improvement over 3–6 months.
Consistency and daily SPF use are key.
It may help fade post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (dark marks left after acne). Hormonal melasma may require additional targeted treatments.
How to Use & Product Pairing
Evening use recommended
- Cleanse and pat skin dry
- Apply a small amount directly to dark spots
- Allow it to absorb
- Follow with Vitamin C Serum and All-in-One Essence of your choice.
Start slowly if needed:
If you’re new to exfoliating acids, begin every other night and increase as your skin feels comfortable.
Morning: Always apply broad-spectrum SPF.
It’s designed as a spot treatment.
If you’re looking for overall tone improvement, pairing it with a full-face brightening serum (like Vitamin C Serum) is often a more balanced approach.
Yes. They complement each other.
Suggested routine:
Morning → Vitamin C Serum (all over) + SPF
Night → Dark Spot Serum (targeted) → Moisturizer
You can — but gently.
Both lactic acid and retinol support skin renewal, just in different ways.
When used together, they may increase the likelihood of dryness, peeling, or temporary sensitivity because they both encourage faster cell turnover.
If you’d like to use both:
- Try alternating nights (e.g., Dark Spot Serum one night, retinol the next)
- Make sure your moisturizer is supportive and hydrating
- Listen to your skin and adjust frequency if needed
There’s no need to “push through” irritation — slower is often more effective long-term.
Skin Sensitivity & Safety
It contains 10% lactic acid, so you may feel a mild tingling sensation at first — this is normal with AHAs.
If you have sensitive skin:
• Patch test first
• Start every other night
• Avoid layering with other strong exfoliants
Possibly — and here’s why.
Lactic acid gently exfoliates the surface layer of skin. When older surface cells are shed, the newer skin underneath is fresher and more responsive. That’s part of how fading happens — but it also means that new skin can be more reactive to UV exposure.
This doesn’t mean you can’t go outside.
It simply means daily SPF becomes especially important while using exfoliating treatments.
Sun protection:
- Prevents new pigmentation from forming
- Protects the progress you’re making
- Reduces the chance of spots darkening again
Yes. It is formulated without added fragrance and is Vegan Society certified.
The Self-Preservation System is a patented formulation approach developed by Dr. Louie Kim to help maintain product stability and hygiene without relying on traditional preservative systems. It works through formulation design and ingredient synergy that create conditions less favourable for microbial growth, alongside controlled manufacturing and packaging practices. Products using this system are still assessed for safety and stability in accordance with applicable cosmetic regulations; the system describes the preservation approach rather than replacing required safety testing.