Skin discolouration and hyperpigmentation are a pain in the butt for most of us. These common conditions that stem from an increase in melanin – the pigment that gives our skin, hair and eyes their colour – is caused by sun exposure, hormonal influences, ageing, skin injuries or inflammation. While made naturally by the skin, especially when cells are damaged or unhealthy, the skin can produce too much melanin, which can clump, causing the affected areas to appear darker.
Treating discolouration can take lots and lots of time. Skin experts estimate that a spot that is a few shades darker than one’s natural skin colour only fades in six to 12 months. And if the discolouration has seeped deep into one’s skin, the fading can take years!
But Murad has created and introduced the Correct & Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 45 | PA++++. The satiny-smooth serum, with 100% mineral SPF, has been clinically proven to visibly correct discoloration and prevent the progress of hyperpigmentation.
What makes this product unique is its carotenoid technology – which uses responsibly-sourced jojoba, squalene and a tomato fruit extract blend – that reflects UV light for instant glow and acts as a powerful antioxidant to brighten and reduce visible discoloration. It also contains beet root extract that provides a fast-absorbing, moisturiser-like dose of hydration that all skin types will love. Not only that, the beet root extract also stimulates the skin’s Vitamin D production.
This amazingly sheer SPF delivers broad-spectrum, mineral-based UV protection – that doesn’t leave a white cast – has been clinically tested on Fitzpatrick skin types 1 to 6 – the numerical classification schema for human skin colour developed by dermatologists to estimate the response of different types of skin to UV light.
The results of a clinical study after two weeks of use – as measured by expert grading – showed that 80% of those tested saw an improvement in radiance in two weeks, and 84% got brighter skin after four weeks.
So if you’re currently relying on two products – a separate serum and sunscreen – to correct discoloration and protect against hyperpigmentation, then you have to try Murad’s newest two-in-one innovation, which is great for balanced, oily, combination, dry and sensitive skin. Not only is it more convenient and effective, 91% of those who tried it for the first time agreed that it gave a sheer, invisible finish, and that their skin felt immediately hydrated.
Here’s how to use it:
- Cleanse skin’s surface with Murad’s Essential-C Cleanser, then rinse and pat dry.
- Apply Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum, followed by your Murad Moisturizer.
- Shake the Correct & Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 45 and apply liberally to the face, neck and chest.
Murad’s Correct & Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 45 (30ml) will retail for RM358.
To learn more about this product, click here.
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