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What are the factors causing the formation of pigmentation? |
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There are a number of factors that directly or indirectly contributes to the formation of melanin or pigment. |
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The Sun - UV rays acts directly on Melanocytes (melanin cell) to stimulate production of melanin. |
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Tyrosinase – tyrosinase is the enzyme that produce melanin in the melanin cell. Tyrosine is stimulated by a number of factors such as free radicals, hormones, cell messengers and a variety of substances involved in the process responsible for an inflammation reaction. |
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Keratinocytes – the cells in the first compartment of skin. Keratinocytes not only are Receptacles for pigment from melanin cells, but also play a fundamental role in survival and rapidly increase of melanin cells and in the regulation of Melanogenesis (production of pigment) via cell messangers. |
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What is Sothys [W.] Lightening Programme? |
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Sothys [W.] Lightening Program is a Skin Lightening Program that effectively treats, control and prevent formation of pigmentations or spots. The key ingredients of [W.] is : |
| The COMPLEX [W.] : Agarum; Chamomile; Tea |
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Agarum Extract: it is a brown algae that grows in cold ocean water and rich in pholorotannins (marine polyphenols). Action of Agarum extract is to reduce or slow down process of Melanogenesis (production of melanin).. |
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Chamomile Extract: act on the level of cell communication to block the cells receiving melanin from melanin cells. |
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White Tea Extract: rich in polyphenols and PCO (proanthocyanidin oligomers). It reduces the transport of mature pigment cells to the skin. |
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How does [W.] Lightening Institute Treatment treats my pigment spot? How frequent should I go for this facial and hand treatment in order to get fast and long term result? |
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[W.] Lightening Institute Treatment is a 5 step program for face & hands for lightening effect. It effectively lightens skin color or pigment spots by exfoliation, improvement of cell renewal, moisturizing and double action to effectively control and reduces the production of melanin in the skin. |
| Step 1: Preparation Peeling Care: |
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Peeling contains AHA/BHA cocktail. Extract from papaya/lemon/sorbitol. It helps to remove pigmented cells from the surface of the skin. Thanks to the soothing natural licorice extract, the peeling will not cause any irritation and sensitivity to the skin, even sensitive skins. |
| Step 2: Peel off Mask: |
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It is a double exfoliating action (enzymatic & mechanical) peel off mask. It favors a progressive and long lasting deep cleansing in the skin |
| Step 3: Lightening serum with pure Vitamin C: |
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With a unique design of packaging to ensure customer receive fresh and pure vitamin C during the treatment. |
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Vitamin C is powerful ingredient for lightening, anti-free radical, anti-aging and anti-pollution. |
| Step 4: Massage with Modelling Gel: |
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Contains Agarum (brown alga), it grows in the cold ocean water. Rich in phlotannins which effectively reduce the activities of enzyme to slow down the production of melanin. |
| Step 5: Protective Action with Instant Radiance Cream: |
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Rich in Chamomile and White Tea. Offers dual action on cellular communication to reduce the transfer of melanin to the skin. |
| 3 [W.] Lightening Treatment Programs have been created for YOU depending on your pigments condition : |
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Program 1 (5x treatments) - for pre pigmented skin problem or who ever wishing to have bright and clear complexion. |
Program 2 (10x treatments) – for those with visible pigmented spots.
Frequency: Once every week, continuosly for at least 1 ½ months. Followed by one treatment very 2 weeks for another 2 months.
To maintain: once every month. |
| Program 3 (15 x treatments) – for those with serious pigmentation and uneven skin tones. |
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Frequency: Once every week, continuosly for at least 2 ½ months. Followed by one treatment every 2 weeks for another 2 ½ months.
To maintain: once every month. |
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I have pigmentation problem but do not have time to go for facial treatments. Does Sothys [W.] Lightening programme offer any products for effective home treatments? |
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Yes. There are 2 unique retail products with Sothys break throughs.
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| i. [W.] Double Lightening Serum |
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2 products in one packaging to offer different actions for the day and the night in order to obtain potent effects. |
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Key ingredients: Complex W, MSH Control, AHA/BHA cocktail (papaya, lemon)
Direction: Apply after cleansing and before cream.
Morning Action: Control and slow down the production of melanin.
Night Action: Gentle laser – like exfoliation. |
| ii. [W.] Lightening Touch’ Up Powder |
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It is a powder with treating effect. Works as a concealer to hide and treat pigmented spots at the same time. The MSH Control ( a Sothys breakthrough ) effectively lightens the pigmentation and slows down the melanin production in the skin. |
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Direction: Apply after cream and before make up powder. Can be used either on the whole face or on pigment spots. |
