Garden of Wisdom's Light n' Bright Serum is a powerful serum full of the finest, and safest, ingredients for the lightening and brightening of skin. This serum addresses melasma, skin darkening, hyper-pigmentation, irregular pigmentation, red spots, brown spots, acne hyper-pigmentation, evens skin tone, and works to block the melanin synthesis. This product has a concentration of 1% of Alpha-Arbutin and 1% of Kojic Acid.
Method of Application Apply as a spot treatment on affected areas after cleansing, exfoliating and toning, during the water soluble phase of your skin routine. Use twice a day until you see the effects you desire. Once you have the desired result it is time to begin a maintenance routine. One to two times per week should keep your skin on its toes and clear of hyper-pigmentation.
More Information Regarding Our Light and Bright Serums Garden of Wisdom has worked very hard to make sure we address issues such as hyper-pigmentation, dark spots, melasma, acne pigmentation, redness, and dull, lifeless skin. We have also worked endlessly to assure all of the products we offer to address these issues are safe for the consumer, and we use natural actives to balance and compliment the skin rather than harsh chemicals and additives.
Shelf Life and Storage Information for Our Products and Ingredients
Finished Products - generally don't need to be refrigerated as they are preserved, but you can refrigerate them to extend their shelf life. The shelf life for most products is 9-12 months. Vitamin C Serum(s) and VitaResurface products should continually be refrigerated to extend their shelf life. Sample Sizes - do have a shorter shelf life (generally 3-6 months), and items in jars can dry up quicker than this if the lid is not tightened well enough (Vitamin C Serums - use within 90 days).
Please keep your products out of humidity, heat, direct light and in a dark cabinet when possible:
Exfoliating Acid - products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggest refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or Salicylic Acid Serums, as they can crystallize in the refrigerator. If this happens, you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if the crystals will dissolve.
Additional Items That Require Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark:
Hydrosols and Distillates - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it into a separate,sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator. Carrier and Exotic Oils - generally, you can refrigerate all carrier oils, although some very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take it out, warm it up at room temperature and it should liquefy. If not, set the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shake the bottle, which will hopefully turn into a liquid. There are some oils with a super long shelf life, like Coconut Cream and Jojoba Oil.
Refrigeration is not necessary, but it surely won't hurt:
Essential Oils - essential oils are best stored in a cool, dark place. Co2 Extracts - these should continually be refrigerated. Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare" butters. You can remove what you need and keep the rest in the fridge. Clays - keep in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is at least 2 years. Herbs - all herbs (whole or ground) should be kept in a dark, cool and dry location. Herbal (liquid) Extracts - these are created using alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herbs - root, trunk, leaves, and flowers. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be kept in the refrigerator or a dark place. Other Raw Ingredients - i.e., Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc. will all have a different shelf life.
L-alpha Arbutin 1% skin lightening agent, works by blocking melanin synthesis
Kojic Acid 1% skin lightening agent, inhibits tyrosinase (Tyrosinase is an enzyme which allows the skin to produce melanin, darkening of the epidermis)
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate(Licorice Root Extract) lightens skin, brightens skin, inhibits tyrosinase very effectively (Tyrosinase is an enzyme which allows the skin to produce melanin, darkening of the epidermis)
Hyaluronic Acid holds 1,000 times its weight in water, hydrating, conditioning, plumping
Optiphen broad spectrum, paraben free preservative (does not release formaldehyde)
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Light n' Bright Serum without/Seamollient (BL-8, BL-9, BL-9-4):
Spring Water hydrating
Organic Grape Alcohol penetration enhancer (imperative for allowing the actives to penetrate the skin), solvent, astringent, preservative
L-alpha Arbutin skin lightening agent, works by blocking melanin synthesis
Kojic Acid skin lightening agent, inhibits tyrosinase (Tyrosinase is an enzyme which allows the skin to produce melanin, darkening of the epidermis)
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate(Licorice Root Extract) lightens skin, brightens skin, inhibits tyrosinase very effectively (Tyrosinase is an enzyme which allows the skin to produce melanin, darkening of the epidermis)
Works so well (and quickly!) for melasma, sun spots, acne hyperpigmentation. I use this daily and follow with GoW sulfur clearing serum and HA serum +/- argan oil depending on the season. I think that regular use of this prevents acne marks from sticking around more than a week or so.
We really appreciate the review! :)
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Nathalie Abejero
Helps lighten under eye pigmentation
I get hyperpigmentation(?) below my eyes, especially on the right eye, a darkening of the skin right on that periorbital area at the top of the cheek. It gets worse with stress. I hate masking it with concealer or other makeup. I just want it to go away. This Light & Bright serum works wonders. I can't say enough good things about it. I've been using it on and off for nearly 20 years and have no idea if the formula has changed. But it always works. I used to pair it with the White Daisy Facial Serum (after AHA) and that was magic. But I don't seem to need the extra serum now. Big thumbs up!
We're so glad you are loving this and nope, the formula hasn't changed! :) Thank you!
