3-Step Anti-Dark Spot Facial Routine
Anti-dark spots
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£8.00
30 g
£11.00
30 ml
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Why we love it
Visibly reduces existing dark spots and prevents new ones from appearing
Formulas designed for the comfort of sensitive skin
A trio of cleanser, serum and cream for comprehensive surface care
A simple 3-step routine developed in collaboration with a dermatologist
Skin types
Skin affected by dark spots, whether caused by sun exposure or post-blemish marks, including sensitive skin.
1. Papaya & Vitamin C Enzymatic Cleansing Powder: in the morning and evening, place a small amount of powder in the palm of your hand, add a little lukewarm water to activate the enzymes and create a creamy lather. Massage onto the face and neck, then rinse with clean water.
2. Hordatine & Liquorice Extract Anti-Dark Spot Serum: on clean, dry skin, in the morning and/or evening, apply a few drops, massaging with your fingertips onto the face and neck, avoiding the eye area.
3. Hordatine & Exosomes Anti-Dark Spot Face Cream: as the final step, morning and/or evening, apply the cream to the face and neck.
Papaya & Vitamin C Enzymatic Cleansing Powder
Exfoliating and cleansing, it combines the natural enzymes of papaya, which remove dead skin cells and unclog pores, with vitamin C, whose antioxidant effect helps to brighten the complexion right from the cleansing stage.
Discover the Papaya & Vitamin C Enzymatic Cleansing Powder
Hordatine & Liquorice Extract Anti-Dark Spot Serum
Its formula combines Hordatine, an upcycled active ingredient derived from barley sprouts that acts on melanin, with Liquorice Extract and Niacinamide; this serum targets stubborn dark spots whilst evening out the complexion.
Discover the Hordatine & Liquorice Extract Anti-Dark Spot Serum
Hordatine & Exosomes Anti-Dark Spot Face Cream
This anti-dark spot and anti-ageing face cream helps to prevent and correct pigmentation spots whilst combating the signs of ageing.
Hordatine & Liquorice Extract Dark Spot Serum:
90% of dark spots are reduced and visibly lightened¹
79% of participants reported a more even complexion²
¹Self-assessment of the visibility and colour intensity of dark spots, 42 volunteers, after 56 days’ use.
²Assessment carried out by a trained evaluator on 42 volunteers, after 56 days of use.
Hordatine & Exosomes Anti-Dark Spot Face Cream:
The best anti-dark spot cream for 100% of users³
2X fewer dark spots in 28 days³
100 per cent: dark spots less visible in 7 days³
100%: helps prevent the appearance of dark spots³
³% satisfaction rate, based on a test carried out by an independent laboratory on 35 volunteers after 28 days’ use, involving both men and women and all skin tones.
Papaya & Vitamin C Enzymatic Cleansing Powder
INGERDIENTS : Oryza Sativa Starch* (organic micronised rice powder), Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate (gentle surfactant, 100% naturally derived), Maltodextrin (carbohydrate blend, 100% naturally derived), Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate (mild surfactant, 100% naturally derived), Xanthan Gum (naturally derived gelling agent), Ascorbic Acid (pure Vitamin C), Lauroyl Lysine (mixture of fatty acid and amino acid), Papain (papaya enzymes), Lipase (natural enzyme), Protease (natural enzyme), Erythritol (moisturising sugar), Aqua (water). *Ingredients sourced from Organic Farming. 100% of the total is of natural origin. 72% of the total ingredients are sourced from Organic Farming. COSMOS ORGANIC certified by Ecocert Greenlife in accordance with the COSMOS standard.
Hordatine & Liquorice Extract Anti-Dark Spot Serum
INGERDIENTS : Aqua, Niacinamide, Salix Nigra Bark Extract (black willow extract concentrated in salicylic acid), Pentylene Glycol (emollient and naturally derived antimicrobial agent), Glycerin (organic plant-based glycerine not derived from palm oil, moisturiser), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (liquorice extract), Sodium Hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid), Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract (rainbow seaweed extract), Levulinic Acid (naturally derived antimicrobial agent), Sodium Levulinate (naturally derived antimicrobial agent), Citric Acid (pH adjuster).
Hordatine & Exosomes Anti-Dark Spot Face Cream
INGERDIENTS : Aqua (water), Coco-Caprylate (naturally derived emollient), Glycerin (organic plant-based glycerine not derived from palm oil, moisturiser), Octyldodecyl Myristate (naturally derived emollient), Salix Nigra Bark Extract (black willow extract concentrated in salicylic acid), Polyglyceryl-3 Rice Branate (naturally derived emulsifier), C10-18 Triglycerides (texturising agent), Cetearyl Alcohol (naturally derived emulsifier), Sodium Levulinate (100% naturally derived antimicrobial agent), Glyceryl Behenate (texturising agent), Hordeum Vulgare Extract (barley extract standardised for hordatin), Phormidium persicinum extract (microalgae extract rich in exosomes), Cystoseira tamariscifolia extract* (rainbow seaweed extract), Palmaria palmata extract (red seaweed extract standardised for floridoside), Lactobacillus ferment lysate (parabiotic), Sea water, Saccharide Isomerate (naturally derived moisturising active), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder* (organic aloe vera powder), Sucrose Stearate (naturally derived emulsifier), Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate (naturally derived emulsifier), Xanthan Gum (gelling agent), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Carrageenan (gelling agent), Tocopherol (vitamin E), Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil (sunflower oil), Pentylene Glycol (100% naturally derived antimicrobial agent), Levulinic Acid (100% naturally derived antimicrobial agent), Sodium Anisate (100% naturally derived antimicrobial agent), Ethyl Hexanediol (100% naturally derived antimicrobial agent), Sodium Citrate (pH adjuster).
*Ingredients sourced from Organic Farming. 100 per cent of the total is of natural origin. 25 per cent of the total ingredients are sourced from Organic Farming.
COSMOS ORGANIC certified by Ecocert Greenlife in accordance with the COSMOS standard.
Storage
Papaya & Vitamin C Enzymatic Cleansing Powder: Store at room temperature, away from heat and humidity. Shelf life after opening (PAO) of 9 months.
Hordatine & Liquorice Extract Anti-Dark Spot Serum: Store at room temperature, away from heat and light, ensuring the bottle is tightly closed after use. Shelf life after opening (PAO) of 9 months.
Hordatine & Exosomes Anti-Dark Spot Face Cream: Store away from heat and light. Shelf life after opening (PAO) of 6 months.
Precautions
Papaya & Vitamin C Enzymatic Cleansing Powder: Avoid contact with the eyes; in case of contact, rinse thoroughly. Do not use undiluted. Do not apply to broken skin. Customisation is recommended for adults only.
Hordatine & Liquorice Extract Anti-Dark Spot Serum: Avoid contact with the eyes. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately with clean water.
Hordatine & Exosomes Anti-Dark Spot Face Cream: Avoid contact with the eyes. In case of contact, rinse immediately with clean water.
Responsible Person
EU responsible person: Aroma-Zone FR-84220 Cabrières d’Avignon
UK responsible person: Obelis UK Ltd, Sandford Gate, Oxford, OX4 6LB, UK
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hordatine & Liquorice Extract Anti-Dark Spot Serum is the go-to targeted treatment for established dark spots, suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, for use in the morning and/or evening. The Vitamin C & Glabridin Anti-Dark Spot Oil Serum offers comprehensive anti-dark spot action in a light, nourishing oil-based texture, ideal for dry skin or when used on its own in the evening.
The 10% Vitamin C & Astaxanthin Concentrated Serum focuses more on enhancing the complexion’s radiance and providing overall antioxidant protection.
Throughout the day, make-up, sun cream, excess sebum and pollution build up on the skin. A double cleansing routine is particularly important: before the Papaya & Vitamin C Enzymatic Cleansing Powder, the Plum & Oat Make-up Removing Oil gently removes make-up and impurities without drying out the skin.
Yes, this is essential. Sun exposure can cause dark spots to reappear; remember to apply sun protection daily. The Mineral Sun Milk SPF 30 is ideal for everyday sun exposure, whilst the SPF 50 Sun Balm is suitable for more intense exposure.
Yes. The Hordatine & Liquorice Extract Anti-Dark Spot Serum and the Hordatine & Exosomes Anti-Dark Spot Face Cream are both fragrance-free and formulated with active ingredients selected to target dark spots and suit sensitive skin.
If the underlying causes persist – such as unprotected sun exposure, inflammation or post-blemish scarring – dark spots may reappear. The routine should therefore be continued over the long term, in combination with daily sun protection.
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