{"title":"Dark Spots \u0026 Brightening","description":"\u003cp\u003eUneven tone has more than one cause, and the cause decides whether anything topical will help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich kind you have\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun-related pigmentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — the flat brown patches on cheekbones, forehead and the backs of the hands, accumulated over years. This is the kind that responds best to topical actives, and the kind that comes straight back without daily \u003ca href=\"\/en-uk\/collections\/sun-care\"\u003esun protection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePost-inflammatory marks\u003c\/strong\u003e — what a blemish leaves behind. These fade on their own, over months; actives shorten the wait rather than doing something the skin would not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMelasma\u003c\/strong\u003e — symmetrical patches, often hormonal, often triggered by pregnancy or the contraceptive pill, and made worse by heat and visible light as well as UV. It is stubborn, it recurs, and it is worth seeing a dermatologist about rather than working through a shelf of products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe one rule that decides the outcome\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunscreen every morning, without exception. Every active on this page works by slowing pigment production; UV speeds it up faster than any of them slow it down. A brightening routine without daily SPF is money spent to stand still — and for melasma specifically, a \u003cem\u003etinted\u003c\/em\u003e mineral sunscreen is the better choice, because iron oxides absorb the visible light that untinted formulas let through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to expect, honestly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight to twelve weeks before a visible difference, and gradual fading rather than removal. Any product promising faster than that is either overpromising or contains something that should not be in a cosmetic. Cosmetics act on the appearance of skin — that is what the law permits them to do, and it is what these do.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brightening-exfoliator-kojic-acid","title":"Therapium KOJARIS™ Brightening Exfoliator","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA kojic acid scrub for face and body that lifts away dead surface cells without scouring the skin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerlite does the mechanical work — fine mineral particles that sweep off dull surface cells rather than scratching. Kojic acid and vitamin C work on the look of uneven tone and dark spots, while shea butter and jojoba oil keep the formula from stripping, so skin feels soft rather than tight when you step out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA trace of menthol and citrus oil makes it read cool and fresh on contact. Good as a weekly reset, and useful before applying a serum or a self-tan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply to damp skin on the face or body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassage in small circular motions, avoiding the eye area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse thoroughly with water and pat dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse 2–3 times per week, then follow with moisturiser — and with sunscreen during the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKojic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e — for a brighter, more even-looking complexion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerlite\u003c\/strong\u003e — fine mineral particles that lift away dead surface cells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShea butter\u003c\/strong\u003e — organically farmed, keeps skin feeling comfortable after rinsing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJojoba seed oil and sodium PCA\u003c\/strong\u003e — soften and help skin hold moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamins C and E\u003c\/strong\u003e — ascorbyl palmitate and tocopherol, for antioxidant support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh and cool — lemon peel and spearmint over patchouli and cedarwood, with a hint of menthol. All from natural essential oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor face and body. Suits mature skin and anyone working on the look of uneven tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKojic acid may increase the skin's sensitivity to sunlight — use sunscreen daily while using this product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains ingredients from organic farming and ingredients made using organic material, marked in the list below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains naturally occurring fragrance allergens from essential oils — see the full list if you know you react to them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor external use only. Avoid the eye area and broken skin. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull ingredients (INCI)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eAqua\/Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin➁, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Betaine, Sodium PCA, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil➀, Parfum\/Fragrance, Kojic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Perlite, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter➀, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Potassium Hydroxide, Limonene➂, Citral➂, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Menthol➂, Pinene➂, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Linalool➂, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Carvone➂, Cedrus Atlantica Oil\/Extract, Beta-Caryophyllene➂, Citronellol➂, Geraniol➂\u003cbr\u003e➀ Ingredients from organic farming · ➁ Made using organic ingredients · ➂ From natural essential oils\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTherapium Ltd, company number 16471805 · 71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-th-routine=\"kojaris\" style=\"margin:26px 0 0;padding:16px 18px;background:#FFF3F8;border-left:3px solid #C4165F;font:400 15px\/1.6 Roboto,sans-serif;color:#0A0A0B\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis exfoliator is the weekly step of the KOJARIS™ Ritual.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the Dark Spot Corrector and the Dark Spot Face Cream, the three come to \u003cstrong\u003e125,90 €\u003c\/strong\u003e as a set, instead of 144,70 € bought separately. \u003ca href=\"\/en-uk\/products\/the-brightening-routine-exfoliator-serum-cream\" style=\"color:#C4165F;font-weight:700\"\u003eSee the KOJARIS™ Ritual — you keep 18,80 €\u003c\/a\u003e. One box, one parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Therapium","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":58636789547389,"sku":"242905","price":44.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/6578\/3165\/files\/01a081c6-77d1-7709-ad36-c2d9d2842b3a.jpg?v=1788896578"},{"product_id":"brightening-eye-cream","title":"Therapium LUMERIS™ Brightening Eye Cream","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn eye cream for mornings when the under-eye area looks shadowed and puffy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo organic plant extracts — horse chestnut seed and grape leaf — plus ginkgo leaf extract, with hyaluronic acid in two molecular weights, betaine and shea butter. The texture is light enough to sit under concealer without creasing, and leaves the eye area looking rested and less shadowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTake a small amount on the ring finger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePat gently along the orbital bone, morning and evening. Do not rub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLet it settle before applying concealer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorse chestnut seed extract\u003c\/strong\u003e — from organic farming\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGinkgo biloba leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003egrape leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e extracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHyaluronic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e — hydrolysed and as sodium hyaluronate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShea butter\u003c\/strong\u003e — from organic farming\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetaine\u003c\/strong\u003e — humectant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eScent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly scented. Contains limonene, geraniol, coumarin and linalool from natural essential oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade for normal to oily skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight enough to wear under make-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid direct contact with the eyes. 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