Let me first preface this. I have oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin that erupts in clusters of hormonal acne around my chin every month. In recent weeks, my face took a heavy blow. Not only did the skin feel dry and taut (I blame turning on my A/C and the fan on top of two business trips), but it also stung like crazy. So on top of the hormonal acne and excess oils, there’s irritation, inflammation, and dehydration added to the mix. Fun fun. Guide on Best Humectants in Skincare Which Are the Best Humectants for Skin? by Alyssa Tan for Garden of Muses Glycerin Arbutin is particularly effective in fading melasma, and a concentration of 3% is the most effective for fading this type of hyperpigmentation. Many studies have shown that Arbutin has had success in the improvement of skin hyperpigmentation. Arbutin works by slowly releasing hydroquinone through hydrolysis, inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase and preventing melanin production (pigmentation). In clinical trials conducted on actual people, scientists have found that arbutin has successfully shown that it can lighten skin tone in 12 weeks. The 'Hanbang discovery kit' was created for those who want to find out which of the four BOJ serums is best for their skin.

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As you can see, the primary brightening ingredients are Rice Bran Water, Alpha Arbutin and Niacinamide. As I mentioned, I don’t have many expectations based on my experience using these ingredients, so I don’t expect it to deliver magically. Björklund S, Engblom J, Thuresson K, Sparr E. Glycerol and urea can be used to increase skin permeability in reduced hydration conditions. Eur J Pharm Sci. 2013 Dec 18;50(5):638-45. doi: 10.1016/j.ejps.2013.04.022. Epub 2013 May 3. PMID: 23643739.

With a pH of 6.3, this serum is formulated without artificial fragrances, parabens, sulfates, artificial color, alcohol, silicone, mineral oil and essential oils.Panthenol is a fantastic skincare ingredient that needs more spotlight. It’s naturally present in all living cells and commonly used in many skin care products. Arbutin is an ingredient initially derived naturally from the dried leaves of different plants, such as berries of bearberry, blueberry, and cranberry plants. With the progressions of science, it can also be made synthetically now. As always, you do you; be kind to your skin and yourself! Remember that every person’s skin and skin type is different, so what might work for me might not work for you, and vice versa. So, before adding a new product to your skincare routine, it pays to do a little research first. But with the heatwave happening this Summer, this is the perfect serum to use if you want to simplify your routine. This is a 10ml mini size set with 4 types of serums so that you can choose to use or layer them according to your skin type or skin issues. Experience a wonderful journey to find the right product for you before taking the plunge on a full-size bottle!