FR~HAUT fully tackles the issue of skin blemishes and spots. To explain its mechanism of action we need to carefully study the causes behind the formation of skin spots.

Most skin spots are caused by an overproduction of melanin, a natural skin pigment.

The production of this substance has two functions:

• Defending and protecting against radiations, notably against ultraviolet radiation.

• Cell differentiation.

Causes of the spots: overexposure to the sun, genetic predisposition, age, hormonal influences, intake of prescription drugs, inflammation, infection, traumas, etc.

SOLUTION

Therefore, depending on their causes, spots may be often reduced or altogether eliminated by resorting to active substances that “block” melanin production and other active substances that dissolve the melanin created and lipofuscin.

In those cases where the internal problem persists (intake of drugs, chronic diseases or ageing) we can guarantee that the spot will be depigmented but not a definitive solution.

In both cases, we must be aware of the fact that the formation of the spot starts at the bottom of the five epidermal layers and it takes time before a reduction of the spot can be perceived.

We must wait until every pigmented cell naturally peels off thus facilitating the appearance of new, non-pigmented cells.

Constant use of the product at home is essential to treat spots with guaranteed results.

Main Active Substances:

1. Chromabright®:
This is a new patented ingredient designed for skin depigmentation with no cytotoxic effect, nor skin reaction or skin irritation.
It is, therefore, a synthetic agent to depigment the skin in a safe manner. It also prevents skin from early photoageing.

Functions:
• Tyrosinase inhibition.
• Reduction of melanogenesis.
• Efficient depigmenting action.
• Effectiveness in photo-protection and against photo-ageing.
• Hydrating and skin smoothing action.

2. BelidesTM:
A well-known plant for its ornamental use, it contains however some extracts which have some surprises in store for us such as their great effectiveness in controlling the synthesis of melanin, participating in a variety of stages of its formation, including the stages that precede this process or in non-stimulated melanocytes.

Prior to the synthesis of melanin, it can reduce the levels of endothelin in melanocytes. Endothelin is a pre-melanogenic mediator which is stimulated when skin is exposed to the sun.

It was found that during the synthesis of melanin it also reduced tyrosinase activity, thus reducing the light-absorption by melanosomes when skin is exposed to the sun.

3. Niacinamide:
It acts as a precursor of many enzymes that work in the skin, namely, in those linked to melanin and vitamin B3. It can reduce the transfer of melanosomes, responsible for its synthesis. This prevents its storage in keratinocytes (epidermal cells) and therefore, it prevents the appearance of skin spots.

Niacinamide is also a great antioxidant substance that can prevent the early ageing sings, as it helps produce collagen and elastin.

It has a great power to re-establish the skin barrier, as it stimulates the production of essential ceramides, thus restoring the barrier function against exposoma.

It reduces cellular damages produced by UV radiation.

4. Glycyrrhiza glabra root (liquorice):
• A plant rich in glabridin which inhibits melanogenesis through the inhibition of isoenzymes T1 and T3 of tyrosinase, which are at the source of the synthesis of melanin.
• Glabridin, as shown in a number of studies, is 15 times more active than kojic acid in skin whitening and almost twice as active as hydroquinone.
• It is, therefore, a natural active substance which combines high inhibition of melanogenesis with a great tolerance for all skin types.
• It also has healing and anti-inflammatory properties.

5. Bisabolol:
• A derivative of camomile, it has a soothing, anti-inflammatory action. It is most efficient in the case of water retention, injuries, scaly skin or even puffy bags under the eyes.

6. Vitis vinifera seed oil:
• Rich in tannins.
• Great antioxidant action to prevent the effects of skin ageing.
• It contains high levels of vitamin E used to repair and hydrate the skin.

7. Mimosa tenuiflora:
• The bark of this plant is used because it is rich in tannins, saponins, flavonoids and alkaloids, which make it effective against skin infections, injuries and scars.
• Its regenerative action in the case of burns has been widely proven.
• Its pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory actions make it the ideal active substance for post-peeling care.
• As well as all these properties, it is a good antioxidant so it is recommended for antiageing treatments.

8. Charcoal (active bamboo charcoal):
• Sourced from the bamboo cane, the charcoal has a porous structure that can absorb skin toxins responsible for the formation of some skin spots (lipofuscin).
• It has also antioxidant and anti-free radicals properties, which can early age the skin.
• It has calming and anti-inflammatory effects, very important because sometimes these inflammations can create undesirable spots.

9. Aloe barbadensis (Sabila):
• Among the proven properties of this wonderful plant are its moisturising, soothing, regenerative and anti-bacterial actions.
• In the case of EVEN, it is used because it has a powerful cleaning action from the lower layer of the skin, which promotes skin whitening in cases of lipoic or lipofuscin spots.

10. Tocopherol (vitamin E):
• Essential in preventing and delaying skin photoageing thanks to the protection it provides against UV radiation.
• It also prevents the loss of water in the outer layers of the skin, thus preventing it from drying. This means that it plays a most essential role in maintaining optimal levels of skin humidity.

11. Alpha Arbutin:
• It is a derivative of the molecule of the hydroquinone which is found in the leaves of the bearberry, also known as the “bear’s grape”, very popular in Japan and throughout Asia.
• This plant is used to whiten the skin, soften the “mask of pregnancy”, melasmas and spots associated to sunburns thanks to its impressive tyrosinase inhibition action.
• It is less toxic and better tolerated than hydroquinone.
• In combination with vitamin C, its whitening power is strengthened.