Epicutis Arctigenin Brightening Treatment is a lightweight, plant-based treatment that targets dark spots, uneven skin tone, and dullness using a blend of clinically backed botanical actives and antioxidant support. Formulated without fragrance and gentle enough for daily use, it absorbs quickly and layers seamlessly into any routine.

Key Benefits

Fades Dark Spots and Evens Skin Tone Arctium lappa seed oil, the source of Epicutis's proprietary ABSO extract, delivers the brightening lignan arctigenin directly to areas of pigmentation, helping to visibly reduce dark spots without causing sun sensitivity.

Long-Lasting Hydration Without a Heavy Feel Salvia hispanica (chia) seed oil, the basis of the patented HYVIA® complex, provides sustained moisture replenishment, making this treatment hydrating enough to double as a daily moisturizer for oily and combination skin types.

Antioxidant Defense Against Environmental Stress Tocopherol and ferulic acid work together to neutralize free radicals generated by blue light and pollution, protecting skin from the oxidative stress that contributes to uneven tone over time.

Soothes Skin and Supports Barrier Recovery Squalane and pinus strobus bark extract help calm redness and reinforce the skin barrier, making this treatment well suited for post-procedure use and reactive skin.

Calms Inflammation Without Sensitizing Skin Disodium S-phytyl diglycoloylcysteine contributes additional soothing and antioxidant activity, helping to reduce the inflammation that can trigger post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after procedures or breakouts.

If you are dealing with dark spots, melasma, post-acne marks, or an uneven skin tone that shifts with the seasons, this treatment was formulated with your concerns in mind. It works consistently across skin tones without causing sun sensitivity, so it can be used year-round, including through summer months when many brightening actives require extra caution.

This treatment is also an excellent fit for anyone preparing for or recovering from professional procedures such as chemical peels, laser treatments, or facials. Its gentle, clean formula means it can be introduced into the skin before treatment to prep, and reintroduced shortly after to help calm inflammation and minimize the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Oily and combination skin types often find this treatment hydrating enough to replace a separate moisturizer in their routine, while dry skin types may prefer to layer it under a richer cream in the evening.

If you are prone to dark spots or melasma after facials, peels, or laser treatments, start using Arctigenin Brightening Treatment in the 10 to 14 days before your appointment to prime skin, then reintroduce it 24 to 48 hours post-procedure, up to four times daily, to calm inflammation and help prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation before it has a chance to form.

Prepare: Apply to clean skin on the face, neck, and décolleté.

Apply: Use a pea-sized amount and smooth on using gentle, upward strokes to encourage absorption.

Frequency: Use morning and evening for best brightening results. For post-procedure support, wait 24 to 48 hours after your treatment, then reintroduce up to four times daily as needed to help calm skin and support recovery. To prepare for an in-office procedure, begin use 10 to 14 days in advance.