Skin Lightening vs. Skin Bleaching

Skin Lightening is a treatment designed to treat uneven skintone caused by hyperpigmentation, such as sun damage, melasma/pregnancy mask, stretchmarks, scars, etc. The 4-step professional system for salon/spa use, with the addition of the Let There Be Lyght™ LED wand, provides results varying from 1-3 shades lighter after just 1 treatment. For optimal results, maintain with the 2-step BryghtenUP™ homecare.

A common (usually harmless) condition in which patches of skin become darker in color than the surrounding skin. This darkening occurs when an excess of melanin exists. Melanin is the pigment that gives human skin, hair, and eyes their color. Dark-skinned people have more melanin in their skin than light-skinned people have. Melanin is produced by cells called melanocytes.

• Hormonal changes

• Aging (Liver spots)

• Pregnancy (Pregnancy mask)

• Melasma

• Ethnicity (Higher Fitzpatricks are more prone to hyperpigmentation and Melasma)

• Melanin Production Levels

• Scarring

• Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)

• Stretch marks

• Sunburn

Birthmarks, such as Mongolian Blue Spots, Post-Wine Stains, Moles, and Strawberry Nevus.

Yes, it’s more common than we think. The main causes for hyperpigmentation include sun exposure, hormonal influences including pregnancy, age, skin injury and inflammation. Any area on the body that has redness from sunburn, chaffing or irritation can eventually turn brown.

It is highly advised to remove the hair prior to treatment, an open follicle will allow for deeper product absorption to see better results. This can be paired with your lightening treatment.

Bryght’s™ all-natural formula will safely Lyghten™ the skin to a more even skin tone. You will not achieve any over lightening, where the skin becomes lighter than the baseline skin color.

For best results, have the 4-Step professional treatment performed 1-2 times a week until desired color is achieved, then maintain at home by using the BryghtenUP™ 2-Step system twice a day.

Most clients achieve their natural skin tone back after 3-5 professional treatments and should maintain at home with BryghtenUP™.

Instantly! Usually 1-3 shades Lyghter™ after the first professional treatment.

The main active lightening ingredients in step no. 3 – Bryghten are:

• Phenylethyl Resorcinol: a whitening agent that has been found to have the ability to inhibit tyrosinase activity

• Lactic Acid: AHA to treat hyperpigmentation, age spots and improve uneven skin tone.

• Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C): a stable, water-soluble form of vitamin C that functions as an antioxidant and is potentially effective for bryghtening an uneven skin tone.

• Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin-conditioning properties, reduces excess oil.

• Emblica Phyllanthus (Indian Gooseberry) Extract: contains very high amounts of Vitamin C, or Ascorbic Acid, a powerful antioxidant known to reduce wrinkles, suppress pigmentation, and help skin retain its natural moisture.

• Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C): a soluble derivative of vitamin C, which is non irritating and more stable than pure vitamin C, which means it is well suited for extra sensitive skin.

• Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract: bearberry extract has antioxidant properties, and is known to have skin-bryghtening properties.

• Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Extract: antioxidant, skin-conditioning agent – humectant, licorice is a soothing and healing extract used to treat sensitive, irritated or inflamed skin. It also helps to reduce the appearance of age spots and discoloration as a natural skin lyghtener.

• Morus Alba (Mulberry) Extract: has antioxidant properties, but its main benefit for skin has to do with calming signs of irritation along with its potential to fade the look of discolorations and uneven skin tone.

• Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Extract: high levels of natural antioxidants, particularly Vitamin C. research has shown the association between application of Vitamin C and the protection of skin from potential UV damage, as well as its ability to help lyghten discoloration.

No, our products are all-natural and do not contain harsh chemicals like hydroquinone, kojic acid or mercury. Hydroquinone is associated with many unpleasant side effects and it is our opinion that it is not appropriate for use on intimate areas. Every Bryght™ products is vegan, cruelty free, and all-natural.

All Bryght™ products are formulated and designed to be gentle and mild enough for use on sensitive skin and areas. If you have any known sensitivities to our key ingredients, we strongly recommend doing a small patch test before application.

• Completely natural and safe. However, it is not recommended for use while pregnant due to heightened hormones as this is when pigmentation can be caused. For best results use after pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Using Bryght™ in conjunction with Hydroquinone, Kojic Acid or any other harsh chemical that have the ability to strip or over lighten the skin.

Bryght™ is a tyrosinase inhibitor, not a true “bleach” or “whitening” product. It’s brightening - so it will not affect ink.

Yes! We understand that childcare isn’t always available, and we do our best to support our clients when their minis need to come along.

For laser and light-based treatments, sadly we cannot have children or additional guests in the room, as we do not have protective eyewear for them and it would not be safe.

However, if your child is old enough to wait unattended in our cozy waiting room, they are more than welcome to accompany you to your appointment.

For treatments that don’t involve laser or light-based devices, children are welcome to sit in the treatment room with you.

We love seeing your littles and are here to support you as best as we can, so you can attend your appointments even when childcare isn’t an option!

Clients aged 12–17 are welcome to receive skin lightening with parental or guardian consent, and a guardian must be present at the first appointment.