Hydroquinone in the past: skin lightening with Cromabright® is more effective and safer

Women's fascination with tanning to achieve darker skin is gradually becoming a thing of the past. Light skin, radiant with health and pleasing to the eye with its elasticity, is becoming more and more popular. This means that cosmetologists and their patients are beginning to be more attentive to the choice of effective and safe products that can provide skin lightening, successfully fight age spots and, at the same time, contribute to the rejuvenation of the appearance. The attention of experts was attracted by the unique anti-pigment ingredient Cromabright & reg; as part of Freihaut brand products, which is represented on our market by FitoLand. This ingredient is marketed as much more effective and safer than hydroquinone and other popular bleaching agents. What is special about Cromabright® Anti-Pigment Ingredient,

What is Cromabright® skin lightening efficacy based on

The peculiarity of Freihaut brand cosmetics and, in particular, its EVEN line of preparations lies in the unique new patented ingredient Cromabright® present in their composition. It is Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate (dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate), which is a synthetic skin whitening agent without cytotoxic effect and irritation reactions.

Unlike hydroquinone, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate and other whitening agents of the past, Cromabright® provides lightening of the skin and age spots without any negative effects and is completely safe for patients

However, the efficacy and safety of Cromabright® meet all relevant standards and requirements for brightening cosmetics.

Synthetic molecule Cromabright® inhibits the activity of the tyrosinase enzyme and provides an intense whitening effect on different layers of the skin without a lifting effect.

Inhibition of human tyrosinase by ingredient Cromabright® (in %)

25% inhibition of human endogenous tyrosinase

The results of the clinical studies of the ingredient Cromabright® showed that it is able to protect epidermal cells from damage and prevent premature photoaging of the skin.

Skin reaction to UV with Cromabright® and without it

Chromabright® helps prevent the harmful effects of UV rays on the skin

Chromabright® has the same effect on reducing the level of melanin in the skin as hydroquinone, but does not have any of the toxic effects of hydroquinone.

Reduction of melanogenesis in the presence of Cromabright®

Chromabright® shows a better depigmentation result than MAF, kojic acid and arbutin and is similar in effectiveness to hydroquinone

Depigmenting action Cromabright®

The effectiveness of the depigmenting action of the ingredient Cromabright® confirmed by a study in which 10 volunteers aged 27 to 70 years with melasma and/or age spots (lentigo) applied a cream with the active substance Chromabright® to the skin for 60 days; at a concentration of 0.5%. Pigmentation control was performed on the 30th and 60th day. The results were evaluated on a scale from 0 to 4: from 0% improvement to 76-100% improvement. The results were as follows (melasma improvement on the left, lentigo on the right):

80% of volunteers with melasma and 77.8% with lentigo showed significant improvement after 60 days

 

 

 

Hydrating and smoothing the skin with Cromabright®

To evaluate the moisturizing and smoothing effect of Cromabright® the following study was carried out. Twenty volunteers aged 18 to 46 years used a placebo cream on one half of the face and on the other half of the face a cream containing Chromabright®; at a concentration of 0.1% twice a day for 60 days.

Skin tone was assessed after 30 and 60 days of treatment using the L (bright light) and ITA (Individual Typological Angle) methods, which analyze various skin parameters (similar to a skin diagnostic system). The results were as follows (left Bright light, right Individual typological angle):

Cream with 0.1% CHROMABRIGHT® resulted in a significant whitening effect after 30 and 60 days of use

Thus, numerous studies have shown that the use of cosmetics with the Cromabright® ingredient; allows you to significantly improve the quality of the skin in terms of color, hydration, elasticity and many other parameters.

Cromabright® activity-enhancing cosmetic ingredients; for skin lightening

One of the strongest cosmetic lines of the Freihaut brand, represented on our market by

FitoLand – this is EVEN, the preparations of which contain the Cromabright® ingredient in the base. The EVEN line includes the following cosmetics:

for salon treatments – multi-acid peeling renewing FRP426, neutralizer FRP427, active whitening ampoules FR1415;
for both salon and home use – whitening & regenerating mask FR1428, serum "Intensive" FR1421 pigment spot correction, soothing and revitalizing balm FR1429;
for home care – night cream «Maintaining results» FR1424, night cream «Intensive» FR1423 Whitening Day Cream FRP420 / FR1420 Dark Circle Eye Cream FR1422.

The effectiveness of multi-acid peeling, as well as other cosmetic products of the EVEN line, is largely due to the thoughtful selection and arrangement of various acids that enhance the effect of the Cromabright® ingredient; and complement each other.

Acids contained in the EVEN preparations

Acid	Purpose
Koyeva	Has a pronounced whitening effect, has a lifting effect
Salicylic	Exfoliates dead cells, regulates the imbalance of the sebaceous glands
Dairy	Gives the skin softness and smoothness, density and elasticity
Glycolic	Moisturizes the skin, regulates the sebaceous glands
Lemon	Aligns skin tone, accelerates the regeneration of the epidermis

 Among other components of the EVEN line of cosmetics, attention should be paid to substances that enhance whitening properties, have a rejuvenating effect, moisturize, nourish and heal the skin:

antioxidants – vitamins A, E and C, with ascorbic acid fortified with stabilized glucose, grape seed oil;
tools to improve regenerative processes – retinol, mimosa bark extract;
moisturizers – hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, soybean oil;
anti-inflammatory – panthenol, bisabolol;
softening and accelerating healing after peels – glycerin, silicone;
skin brightening – arbutin, licorice extract.

Due to the complex action of the components of the EVEN cosmetics line, it is possible to significantly accelerate the recovery of the skin after peeling, achieve skin firmness and elasticity, even out its tone and improve its color.

Pleasant and useful additions: ingredients that improve skin lightening

An important advantage of the EVEN line is that the composition of all its products is based on the same key components, which makes it easy to combine different drugs in complex therapy without fear of side effects. EVEN preparations are based on components: Cromabright®, liquorice extract, arbutin, vitamin A, daisy extract, citric acid, retinol, hyaluronic acid (low and high molecular weight), kojic acid.

However, each of the EVEN preparations must have a special element, thanks to which the cosmetologist can achieve the desired effect of the procedure

Additional components of EVEN preparations

Drug	Element	Element Purpose
Converter	Panthenol	Reduces inflammation, has antibacterial properties
Active ampoules	Vitamin C stabilized with glucose	Has an antioxidant effect
Regenerating mask	Licorice Extract	Relieves swelling and irritation after peeling, whitens, stimulates neocollagenogenesis
Whitening Day Cream	Aloe Vera	Hydrates, soothes, regenerates
Night Cream "Intensive"	Glycerine from plant extracts	Soothes the skin and maintains its level of hydration
Cream for dark circles under the eyes	Grape seed oil	Has a strong antioxidant effect and strengthens capillary walls
Revitalizing Balm	Mimosa Bark Extract	Has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect

Licorice and mimosa extracts also have the effect of phytoestrogens. These substances gently stimulate the synthesis of collagen and elastin, glycosaminoglycans in the skin, therefore, after procedures with EVEN preparations, a lifting effect on the face is clearly visible.

Salon and Home Care Rules for Skin Lightening

Freihaut's EVEN peels contain very active acids, so they should only be used by professionals and in salons.

Protocol for multi-acid peeling

The exposure time of the peel and the number of layers applied depends on the thickness and sensitivity of the patient's skin.

Superficial effect, no peeling

Purification. Milk or micro-silver gel is applied, then tonic.

Peeling. Apply a thin layer of Acid Peel Renewal FRP426 with a brush on the face, neck and décolleté (if necessary), exposure time from 5 to 7 minutes.

Neutralization. Wash off the peeling with water and apply the Serum Neutralizer FRP427. Exposure time 1 min., then rinse with water.

Ending procedure.

We open the Whitening Ampoule FR1415, protecting the fingers from cuts with a towel or cloth, apply the contents of the ampoule to the skin with massage movements until completely absorbed.
Then apply Whitening-Regenerating Mask FR1428, exposure time 10-15 minutes, then remove the mask and rub the residue with massage movements until completely absorbed.
 Apply a generous amount of Whitening Day Cream FRP420 / FR1420.

Medium exposure (frost), with peeling

The procedure differs from superficial peeling in that several layers of Renewing Acid Peeling are applied with a brush with 2-minute intervals between each application, no more than 5 layers, in total, exposure time is 10 minutes. The treatment should be completed by applying a generous amount of Soothing Balm FR1429.

The peeling procedure necessarily ends with the application of san-block 50 or 30 and recommendations for home care.

Home care regimen after peeling

Type of care	Morning	Evening
Intense	Tonic Whitening Ampoule FR1415 Whitening Day Cream FRP420 / FR1420 Dark Circle Eye Cream FR1422	Milk or micro silver Lotion with VNG acids, wait until absorbed Intensive Whitening Night Cream FR1423 Radiance peeling can be done once a week
Supportive	Tonic Pigment Spot Corrector Serum FR1421 Whitening Day Cream FRP420 / FR1420 Dark Circle Eye Cream FR1422	Milk or micro silver VNG acid lotion, wait until absorbed Pigment Spot Corrector Serum FR1421 Whitening Night Cream "Sustaining Results" FR1424 Radiance peeling can be used once a week.
Post-peel treatment for peeling (3-4 days)	Micro Silver Apply a generous amount of Soothing Balm FR1429	Micro Silver Apply a generous amount of Soothing Balm FR1429

Home care must include the use of a san-block in the morning and evening. The use in salon and home care of the preparations of the EVEN line, presented on our market by FitoLand, will allow achieving not only high-quality skin lightening, but also a significant rejuvenation effect.