Skin Brightening Ingredients for Your Cream Base (Aiming for 14 Days)

Achieving significant skin whitening in just 14 days can be ambitious, as results often depend on the individual's skin and the concentration and combination of active ingredients. However, certain ingredients are known for their brightening effects and can show initial improvements within this timeframe while being gentle on the skin.

Here are some highly effective and generally non-irritating ingredients you can consider adding to your existing cream base for skin brightening:

• Yeast Radiance™: This ingredient is known for providing skin radiance and can show results starting from 14 days, with clearer results typically seen after 28 days. It is gentle and non-irritating. Recommended usage rate is 3%.

• Tranexamic Acid (Trans-White™): Effective for brightening skin tone and reducing the appearance of dark spots and blemishes by inhibiting melanin formation. It is generally well-tolerated. The recommended usage rate for cosmetics is up to 3%.

• Licorice Extract (Glabridin 4.5%, Water-Soluble): Contains Glabridin, which has both whitening and anti-inflammatory properties, making it excellent for brightening while soothing the skin. Recommended usage rate is 1-2%.

• GlucoBright™ (Acetyl Glucosamine): Works to whiten skin, reduce dark spots, and also offers gentle exfoliation and hydration. It is particularly effective when combined with Niacinamide (Vitamin B3). Recommended usage rate is 1-8% (often used at 4%, especially with Niacinamide).

• Hexylresorcinol AF (e.q. Hentowhite): A potent yet non-irritating ingredient that works through multiple pathways to reduce dark spots and whiten skin. Recommended usage rate is 1-3%.

Combining Ingredients for Enhanced Results:

For potentially faster and more comprehensive results, you can combine several of these ingredients. A synergistic combination could include:

• Yeast Radiance™ (3%)
• Tranexamic Acid (Trans-White™) (3%)
• Licorice Extract (Glabridin 4.5%, Water-Soluble) (1-2%)

Alternatively, combining GlucoBright™ (Acetyl Glucosamine) (4%) with Niacinamide (2-4%) is a well-researched and effective approach for whitening and improving skin barrier function.

How to Add to Your Cream Base:

Most of these ingredients are water-soluble. To incorporate them into your existing cream base, it is best to:

1. Weigh the desired amount of the ingredient(s).
2. Dissolve the ingredient(s) in a minimal amount of purified water at room temperature.
3. Gently mix the dissolved solution into your finished cream base until uniformly dispersed. Avoid heating the cream base after adding these ingredients, as some are sensitive to heat.

Important Considerations:

• Always perform a patch test on a small area of skin before applying the final product to your face.
• Consistent use is key to seeing results.
• Sun protection (using sunscreen daily) is crucial when using whitening ingredients to prevent further darkening and protect your skin.

Remember that individual results may vary, and achieving dramatic whitening in 14 days is challenging. These ingredients can help initiate the brightening process and improve skin tone over time with continued use.