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Lytera® Skin Brightening System

Lytera® Skin Brightening System

If you're looking for a more elevated approach to skin brightening, try our simple, yet effective, comprehensive brightening system.  

  • Easy to use and apply
  • Non-prescription & Hydroquinone-free
  • Appropriate for all skin types
  • Optimal results with our specific combination of products
  • Allows for seamless incorporation of your other SkinMedica products
  • System includes Facial Cleanser, Lytera Skin Brightening Complex, Tri-Retinol Complex ES™ and Daily Physical Defense™ SPF 30+ Sunscreen

 

Not available for purchase online, please contact your physician

A skin care regimen is a woman's best friend.  Get optimal results by following a few steps:

AM (Morning)

  1. Start fresh with our SkinMedica Facial Cleanser.
  2. Apply Lytera Skin Brightening Complex to affected areas (face, neck, décolleté).
  3. Follow up with your favorite SkinMedica moisturizer like our Ultra Sheer Moisturizer.
  4. Complete your morning routine with our Daily Physical Defense™ SPF 30+ Sunscreen to help prevent sun damage and dark spots from forming.

PM (Evening)

  1. Start fresh with our SkinMedica Facial Cleanser.
  2. Apply Lytera Skin Brightening Complex to affected areas (face, neck, décolleté).
  3. Enhance the process with our Tri-Retinol Complex ES™ to help exfoliate.*
  4. Complete your evening routine with your favorite SkinMedica moisturizer.

 *Please note:  If Tri-Retinol Complex ES™ has never been used before, begin by limiting use to twice a week, two to three days apart, gradually increasing frequency to every other night.  After one to two weeks, advance to each evening or as tolerated.

Caution: Do not use Lytera or Tri-Retinol Complex ES™ if you are pregnant, lactating or planning to become pregnant.

Lytera® features a patented blend of ingredients that work together to help brighten and even skin tone by reducing the appearance of dark spots.

Key Ingredients

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
A stable, lipid-soluble ester form of ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

Niacinamide
Vitamin B3 improves skin moisturization and helps to enhance the barrier function of the skin. Helps promote even looking skin tone. 

Ethyl Linoleate
Essential fatty acid ester helps promote even looking skin tone and helps support barrier function.

Squalane
Mimics the lipid content of skin and helps support the skin barrier and is skin’s first line of defense against water loss.

Retinol
Lipid soluble Vitamin A helps smooth dry, thick and rough skin by enhancing exfoliation. Helps even skin tone. 

Dunaliella Salina Extract
Natural colorless carotenoids of phytoene and phytofluene extracted from unicellular algae. Colorless carotenoids help quench free radicals and brighten the skin.

Hexylresorcinol
Helps to brighten the skin.

Tetrapeptide-30
Skin brightening peptide.

4-Ethoxybenzaldehyde
Helps even skin tone and brighten skin.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Natural extract, rich in glabridin, a highly effective antioxidant with excellent skin brightening qualities.

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Polyacrylate-13,  Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tetrapeptide-30, Hexylresorcinol, 4-Ethoxybenzaldehyde, Retinol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Ethyl Linoleate, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Tocopherol, Squalane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Phytic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol

What skin type is appropriate for using Lytera Skin Brightening System?
Lytera Skin Brightening System is appropriate for skin types that have been pre-conditioned with retinol.

What other SkinMedica products can I use to complement Lytera Skin Brightening System?
For the maximum benefits, in addition to Lytera Skin Brightening System, we recommend using TNS Essential Serum® and SkinMedica® moisturizer, appropriate for your skin type.  However, for optimal results, please speak with your Physician or skin care specialist. 

What are common side effects?
The most common side effects with the Lytera Brightening System include mild to moderate redness, peeling and irritation.

Can patients with sensitive skin use Lytera Skin Brightening System?
Please speak with your Physician or skin care professional for optimal guidance.

Can I use Lytera Skin Brightening System if I'm pregnant?
You should not use Lytera Skin Brightening System if you are pregnant, lactating, or planning to become pregnant.

Can I use Lytera Skin Brightening System during the summer?
Lytera Skin Brightening System can be use all year around. Regardless of the season, daily sun protection with SPF 20 or higher is essential during use of Lytera Skin Brightening System.