Evaluation of an Herbal-Based De-Pigmenting System

Exclusion Criteria

• •Nursing pregnant/ planning to become pregnant during the course of the study
• •Using a medication that increases sensitivity to sunlight including doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline, ciprofloxin, hydrochlorothiazide, and sulfonamides.
• •Any known allergies/sensitivities to facial skincare products, anti-aging products, de-pigmenting products, or products containing hydroquinone
• •Usage of any new skincare products during the course of the study
• •Presence of atopic dermatitis or psoriasis on the face
• •Uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism
• •TCA or other deep peels within 1 year or medium to light peels within 3 months prior to starting the study
• •Facial/laser treatment within the last 3 months
• •Facial cosmetic surgery within the last 12 months
• •Use of product, topical, or systemic medication, known to affect dyschromia, having "whitening" or anti-aging properties
• •Physical skin conditions such as excessive hair, scarring, tattoos that might impair evaluations of the test sites
• •Active hepatitis, immune deficiency, or autoimmune disease