Size: 1.7 oz (50 ml)

M.A.D. Skincare Illuminating Daily Moisturizer is a light weight daily moisturizer with peptides and botanicals to lighten skin.

Directions:
After cleansing, apply to neck and face area avoiding contact with eyes.

TIA Review by Marta:
This moisturizer describes itself as a 'light weight daily moisturizer' but don't expect something it is watery or unsubstantial. MAD is a line the formulates for aging skin and this daily moisturizer feels nourishing without being at all heavy or greasy.

One of the key actives is B-White, a combination of amino acids derived from a growth factor (TGF-b). The result is a peptide called oligopeptide-68. The peptide binds to the TGF-b receptor in skin cells to inhibit the enzymes involved in skin pigmentation. The other is Lumiskin, also known as diacetyl boldine. Extracted from the bark of the Chilean Boldo tree, this is another skin lightening agent.

Some of the botanicals have skin lightening powers as well. Bearberry is a natural source of melanin inhibiting arbutin, licorice root, which also has antioxidant properties, and mulberry, an inhibitor of tyrosinase. Also useful is strawberry seed as this seems to be a natural sunscreen. Blackcurrant seed oil is an impressive source of omega-6 and anti-inflammatory, while elderberry is an antioxidant.



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