As much as I avoid the sun (large hats, cotton gloves and sunscreen at all times) I can not refuse my son the pleasure of swimming in the lazy afternoons of summer. He is only two and half and can not be left alone in the pool which means I can't hide in the shade and have to brave the sun with him. We are a sight to be seen, I cover us in sunscreen and we both wear swim hats and wetsuits but my face still gets pigmentation, those unsightly freckles I abhor. I have tried for years to keep pigmentation at bay, microdermabrasion and Phyto+ from Skinceuticals are great during the winter months but in the summer, I need more boost! So I turned to my trusty favorite luxury brand, Natura Bisse, and got the Lightening Finishing Mask, Intensive Lightening Complex and Nourishing Cream. As instructed, I prepped my skin by exfoliating with Natura Bisse's Glyco Peel 50% before using the mask and my skin was silken after I rinsed the mask off! (not surprising as I do really well with Natura Bisse products). I've been using the mask twice weekly and the Intensive Lightening Complex and Nourishing Cream daily for a couple of weeks now and I can really see the results, the pigments are a lot lighter although they are not completely gone, I can live with that. At Neiman Marcus and Barneys New York. Here are the ingredients in each product so you can check with your dermatologist if you have skin allergies:
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?cmCat=search&srcText=natura+bisse+lightening+complex&numResults=0&pageNum=0&cmCat=search&itemId=prod10631
LIGHTENING FINISHING MASK: LIGHTENING FINISHING MASK is a clarifying mask specifically formulated for the treatment of hyperpigmentation.
Its exclusive formulation combines Kojic Acid, Licorice Root Extract and Lactic acid with a blend of fruit acids (Citric, Malic and Tartaric), for their lightening and brightening properties.
It also contains Ginkgo Biloba and Ginseng to protect against free radical damage, slowing premature aging. Allantoin has been added for its calming, soothing and hydrating benefits.
Pigmentation and discoloration is greatly improved, while skin texture becomes soft and clear.
INTENSIVE LIGHTENING COMPLEX: specifically formulated for the treatment of hyperpigmentation.
This formulation combines the most powerful lightening agents: Hydroquinone, Kojic Acid and Licorice Root Extract, which interferes in the synthesis of the skin pigment, melanin, dramatically diminishing the appearance of pigmentation. The skin becomes brighter and more radiant with a smoother and softer surface.
The Multi-Hydroxy Acid combination (Glycolic, Lactic, Citric, Tartaric and Malic) provide an even and non-aggressive exfoliation of accumulated dead skin cells, while enhancing absorption and effectiveness of the active lightening ingredients, providing clarity and a luminous appearance.
Natural extracts of Ginseng and Ginkgo Biloba, powerful free radical scavengers, protect the skin and slow down premature aging. Allantoin and Aloe Vera have been added for their natural soothing properties.
NOURISHING LIGHTENING CREAM: combines active lightening ingredients to nourish, regenerate, and brighten the skin.
The clarifying properties of Licorice Root Extract, Kojic and Lactic acids in combination with Alpha-hydroxy Acids provide brightening benefits to hyper-pigmented skin.
Natural antioxidant extracts of Ginseng and Ginkgo Biloba, fight free radical damage, while slow premature aging of the skin.
i have the same problem! i can't wait to try this routine.
hi,i've been seeing your blog for months,thank you for a very useful blog .
i know this is a little bit late but since i am interseting could you please tell me do you still do this routine and does it still have its effect on you ? and if you discontinued did it affect you in bad way ?
sorry for taking so long , but thanks to our cloudless sky in dubai we don't necessary have to go to pools to get thos terrible pigmentation!!
hey beautysnob
how did you like the NB lightening cream compared to phyto+? i'm in dire need of a product to help even out my skintone & freckles.
also, what other NB moisturizers would you recommend other than the diamond cream?
thanks in advance