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Meladerm® quickly diminishes the appearance of spots, melasma, uneven skin and hyperpigmentation.
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In the spring of 1999, Civant Skin Care had embarked on a business plan to develop the company's most powerful skin lightening product. Not only was this formula meant to be effective, but also safe for normal use. Though the idea was simple enough, the research and development to create such a product was surprisingly extensive. Every possible factor was considered in creating this revolutionary formula. What ingredients should be used? How should they be applied? Even minute factors like, what kind of container will keep the ingredients fresh and active. Upon completion, the product was officially named Meladerm® and this new formula incorporated the industry's latest research and most cutting edge technologies. And after four years of tests and trials, it was finally available for the public in the fall of 2003. Since then, our R&D Team has been continuously improving the formula and product line with new innovations making Meladerm® the most advanced formula on the market today.

Visibly reduce the appearance of:
  • Hyperpigmentation / Dark discolorations
  • Age / Liver spots / Sun spots
  • Freckles
  • Tans / Sun damage
  • Melasma / Chloasma
  • Acne marks
  • Old scars
  • Birthmarks
  • Dark elbows, knees, underarms, knuckles
  • Uneven skin tones
Meladerm® Ingredients:
Water, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), PEG 4 (and) Lactic Acid (and) Kojic Acid (and) Butylene Glycol (and) Mulberry Root Extract (and) Bearberry Extract (and) Licorice Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Alpha Arbutin, Cetyl Alcohol (and) Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-75 Stearate (and) Ceteth-20 (and) Steareth-20, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sunflower Oil, 1-Methylhydantoine-2-imide (Tego® Cosmo C250), Ethoxydiglycol, Glycereth-26, Glycereth Stearate, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth-20, Glycerin, Gigawhite™ (Mallow Extract, Peppermint Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract), Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Lemon Juice Extract, Glyceryl-2 Cocoate (and) Benzoic Acid, Carbopol 980, Triethanolamine, Sorbic Acid, Fragrance, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Urea, Emblica Extract

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Other Active Ingredients:

  • Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
  • Mulberry Extract
  • Bearberry Extract
  • Licorice Extract
  • Lemon Juice Extract
  • Vitamin C
  • Emblica Powder
  • Kojic Acid
  • Lactic Acid
  • Glycolic Acid (in optional facial toner)

  No Parabens
  No Mineral Oil
  No Hydroquinone

Short Term In Vivo Comparison Study:

An independent study on 80 women demonstrated that Alpha-Arbutin & Kojic Acid provided faster and more pronounced results after 1 month when compared with other commonly used single components at recommended use levels.



In Vivo Liver Spots Efficacy Study:

In a 3 month study on 26 female volunteers, Alpha-Arbutin minimizes the appearance of liver spots more efficiently than Beta-Arbutin. The figure below shows satisfaction quotients relating to the evaluation of the liver spot appearance reduction.



 

 
How does Meladerm work?

Meladerm® works by combining the well documented properties of the most beneficial and safest active ingredients. Most of the active ingredients in the formula are derived from natural extracts such as Mulberry, Licorice and Bearberry plants.

Your skin color comes from a natural pigment called melanin. Melanin pigment is synthesized in specialized cytoplasmic organelles called melanosomes Within the melanosome, the enzymatic conversion of the amino acid tyrosine to melanin is catalyzed by the enzyme tyrosinase. The melanosomes in darker portions of the skin are more active than those found in normal areas of the body. Ideally, it is best to target this process in multiple ways by dealing with not only the melanosomes, but also the enzyme tyrosinase.

In order to naturally fade dark skin spots and obtain an even complexion, you must dedicate time and patience to the process. When combined with exfoliation agents, Meladerm® often provides initial results within 2 weeks of use, however, full results generally take 2-3 months and vary based on the individual's specific skin physiology and condition.

What makes Meladerm unique?

There are hundreds of skin lightening products already on the market. You may even see creams that contain the same active ingredients as Meladerm®. So what makes the Meladerm® formula so unique? Simply put, research! Though a low grade product might contain similar ingredients, it doesn't guarantee its effectiveness. In order to harness the true power of the active ingredients, great care must be taken when manufacturing the product. Light and air can easily deteriorate substances like Kojic Acid. Other ingredients must be carefully stored in vacuum desiccators in order to preserve their shelf life. Furthermore, the Civant team takes great effort to micronize and filter all of our active ingredients and extracts for superior efficiency. Most cheaper quality manufacturers do not take these precautions.

When creating a product, the base ingredients are just as important as the active ones. It is important to choose proper carriers and liposomes to ensure that the active ingredients are absorbed deeply into the skin. It is also wise to include effective preservatives and moisturizers to ensure minimal skin irritation. Meladerm® contains the highest concentrations of active ingredients tolerated by the skin. The use of special base ingredients and high quality actives is what brings out the true effectiveness of the formula and sets us apart from other manufacturers.


Below is a short list of informational articles on the web. Skin lightening is a relatively small industry and reputable information is sometimes hard to find. We have compiled these links to assist you in your own research and help better your understanding of the skin lightening process. Please check back for periodic updates.

If you would like to suggest a link, please email us.
List of dangerous skin lightening products
FDA proposes hydroquinone ban
The dangers of hydroquinone
Toxicology and health risks of hydroquinone
The United Kingdom bans hydroquinone
The dangers of mercury in lightening creams (1)
List of products containing mercury
The dangers of mercury in lightening creams (2)
Safe skin lightening ingredients
Safety assessment of cosmetic ingredients
Overview of skin lightening (safe and unsafe)
Overview on skin pigmentation
Overview on skin care
Dangers of mercury in soaps
As a pioneer and leader in the creation of safe skin care products, we feel the need to make customers aware of the many low-grade & dangerous products currently on the market. Our website contains dozens of articles and links to reputable sources which provide factual information regarding the safety of skin lightening creams. The Civant team puts your safety above anything else. Our products contain absolutely no hydroquinone, mercury, steroids or other harmful bleaching substances.



"Although the full extent of the dangers of hydroquinone , the active ingredient in the skin bleaching creams are still unknown, U.S. studies have linked it with leukemia, liver damage, and thyroid disorders. Animal studies show that it could cause mutations in developing fetuses.” - Judi Vance (read full article)

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Pigmentation.net
earthderm.com
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sunscreens.net
age-spot.com

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Civant Clinical Studies:

hyperpigmentation

Articles and research relating to the lightening of dark skin spots and other hyperpigmentation. Used for the development of Meladerm™.
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