Epicutis announced the launch of the Arctigenin Brightening Treatment, a clean, clinically proven skin brightening treatment that contains botanical burdock extract enriched for high levels of arctigenin to offer a safe and effective alternative to traditional brightening ingredients like vitamin C, kojic acid, and niacinamide products, directly addressing the shortcomings of these outdated brightening methods. "Brightening the skin safely is one of the foremost challenges in dermatology," says James Wang, M.D., double-board certified dermatologist and founder of Metropolis Dermatology. "Although there are skincare options for brightening, such as vitamin C, kojic acid, and arbutin, results have been generally underwhelming. In fact, there have been few advances since the 80s that have yielded meaningful outcomes."
Arctigenin, derived from burdock seed, works synergistically with HYVIA and Canadian white pine bark to provide a comprehensive brightening solution. This unique formulation ensures that the active ingredients are infused deeply into the skin, maximizing their brightening and spot-reducing benefits.