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Board-Certified Providers

Expertise in pigment disorders

Prescription-Grade Actives

Stronger than anything OTC

Safe for All Skin Tones

Custom-formulated for your skin

If you've ever felt:

Your dark spots, melasma, or post-acne marks refuse to fade no matter what serum you try.

You've tried over-the-counter vitamin C and 'brightening' creams with no meaningful change.

You need a plan that works with your skin tone — not one built for lighter skin.

Brightening is a protocol — not a product. We combine prescription actives, professional peels, and in-office treatments into a plan designed for your skin.

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What Brightening Can Address

Your provider selects the right mix for your pigment concern and skin type.

Melasma

Hormonally driven pigment that needs a multi-pronged approach: prescription topicals, sun protection, and gentle in-office treatments.

Post-Inflammatory Dark Marks

The dark marks left behind by acne, eczema, or injury. Prescription actives accelerate their natural fading.

Sun Damage & Freckles

Age spots, freckles, and uneven pigment from years of UV exposure, addressed with targeted ingredients and treatments.

Overall Tone & Clarity

Restore luminosity and even out tone for skin that looks healthier, fresher, and more consistent.

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Melasma

Hormonally driven pigment that needs a multi-pronged approach: prescription topicals, sun protection, and gentle in-office treatments.

Post-Inflammatory Dark Marks

The dark marks left behind by acne, eczema, or injury. Prescription actives accelerate their natural fading.

Sun Damage & Freckles

Age spots, freckles, and uneven pigment from years of UV exposure, addressed with targeted ingredients and treatments.

Overall Tone & Clarity

Restore luminosity and even out tone for skin that looks healthier, fresher, and more consistent.

PRESCRIPTION OPTIONS

Brightening that actually works.

Hydroquinone-based formulas paired with complementary actives — $79/month with provider access and home delivery.

Starting at $79/mo

Luminance Cream

Topical

Hydroquinone — the gold standard for fading dark spots — plus azelaic acid, EGCG, hydrocortisone, kojic acid, and resveratrol to even tone and restore radiance.

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Starting at $79/mo

Radiance Cream

Topical

Azelaic acid, clindamycin phosphate, niacinamide, tranexamic acid, tretinoin, dexpanthenol, and BHT — fades post-acne discoloration while calming inflammation.

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YOUR PLAN, STEP BY STEP.

1

Diagnose the Pigment

Your provider identifies the type of pigment (melasma vs. post-inflammatory vs. sun damage) — each responds differently.
2

Custom Topical + Peel Plan

Prescription ingredients like tranexamic acid, hydroquinone, and cysteamine — plus strategically chosen chemical peels.
3

Maintain + Protect

Sun protection becomes non-negotiable. Your provider builds a maintenance plan to keep pigment from returning.

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Is Brightening right for you?

Who is a good candidate for Brightening?

Anyone with melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), sun spots, or uneven skin tone
Patients across all skin tones — brightening treatments are not just for lighter complexions; darker skin tones often need them most and respond well with appropriate formulations
Those whose OTC brightening serums have not produced lasting, meaningful improvement
Patients willing to commit to daily SPF use (non-negotiable for any brightening plan)

Who should avoid brightening?

Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals — hydroquinone is FDA Category C and should be avoided; some alternative brightening agents are also restricted
Those unwilling to wear SPF every day — UV exposure is the primary driver of pigment return, making sun protection mandatory for results to hold
Patients expecting rapid, dramatic change — pigment, especially melasma, responds slowly and requires patient, consistent treatment

Brightening FAQs

Meaningful fading typically begins at 6–8 weeks with prescription topicals. Full results take 3–6 months. Pigment is stubborn — consistency matters.

Yes — with the right formulation. Your provider will select ingredients proven safe and effective for your specific skin tone.

Possibly. Your provider will review your routine and remove anything that may be causing pigment or irritation.

Yes, especially melasma. UV protection and ongoing maintenance are essential to lasting results.

Hydroquinone is highly effective at 4% prescription strength and well-studied for short-to-medium term use (typically 3–6 month cycles). Long-term continuous use without breaks is not recommended due to risk of ochronosis (rare skin darkening). Your provider will cycle you on and off as appropriate, and may use alternatives like tranexamic acid or azelaic acid for maintenance phases.

Yes — and it's especially important that the formulation is designed for darker skin tones, as some aggressive peeling agents can worsen PIH in melanin-rich skin. Ingredients like tranexamic acid, azelaic acid, and cysteamine are safer across Fitzpatrick types IV–VI. Your provider will tailor the protocol specifically for your skin.

Some ingredients are off-limits during pregnancy, including hydroquinone. Azelaic acid is considered relatively safe and is sometimes used. Your provider will modify your plan to a pregnancy-appropriate alternative if needed.