The best skin lighteners

At Luminoso Studios, we belive that skincare is both an art and a science. Part of the science of skincare involves using clinically proven ingredients, and staying away from those that are potentially harmful.

Hydroquinones are commonly used in facial skin care products as they are viewed as some of the best skin lighteners available today, and are also believed to reduce age spots and blemishes.

However, hydroquinones also have the potential to cause harm. In fact, they're so dangerous that they have been banned in France, Japan, and Australia. On August 29, 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed a ban on over-the-counter sales of cosmetic products containing hydroquinone, encouraging consumers to use more natural skincare products.

The reason for the bans in France, Japan, and Australia as well as the proposed ban in the United states was a study done on rodents. This study, which may have ruined the reputation of hydroquinone as one of the best skin lighteners on the market, showed evidence that hydroquinone may act as a carcinogen or cancer-causing chemical. Hydroquinone has also been linked with a medical condition in which the skin becomes dark and thick, known as ochronosis.

This is where the art of skin antiaging care comes in. At Luminoso Studios, we think outside of the box, and creatively manufactures natural skincare products with higher quality, decidedly unique ingredients. We stay far away from harmful preservatives and constituents, and embrace natural sweet orange oil, green tea, and rosemary.

At Luminosostudios.com you can find a list of each and every ingredient used in our products, as well as the purpose of that ingredient. This is not required by the FDA, but is simply a service of Luminoso Studios and a testament to the legitimacy of our Illustre Essenza^TM line. So please browse our website today, or contact the nearest Avanti Skin Center to make a purchase.