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Dermatologists have identified different causes for these symptoms, including excessive sun exposure, skin aging, acne scars, and hormonal changes. However, up to now, the understanding of how the pigmentation process works in the skin was limited to the EPIDERMIS.

As a result, majority of the topical treatments currently available on the market solely focus on skin exfoliation and the regulation of melanin production. Furthermore, several of the current leading products contain harsh ingredients such as hydroquinone, which are not suitable for people with sensitive skin (which accounts for 68% of Canadian women*).

For the 1st time, a group of renowned scientists from L’Oreal Research have discovered the role of the Dermis in the pigmentation process. They have proven that inflammation and oxidation in the dermis, as a result of sun damage, free radicals, hormonal changes, and acne negatively affect the fibroblasts. This causes them to send stress signals to melanocytes, causing them to overproduce melanin. Therefore, in order to effectively treat both symptoms and root causes of hyperpigmentation, it is necessary to act on all layers of the skin.

This fundamental discovery was presented at the 22nd World Congress of Dermatology in Seoul, Korea.

Using this ground-breaking knowledge, the scientists at Vichy Laboratories were able to develop a formula with unprecedented efficacy against hyperpigmentation.