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Dr Schrammek
Targeted Double Vitamin C serum for hyperpigmentation, uneven tone and dull, sun-stressed skin.
Dr. Schrammek Brightening Active C Serum is an intensive daily treatment developed to help reduce visible pigmentation while supporting a brighter, smoother and more even-looking complexion.
Its Melanobreaker formula combines two stable Vitamin C derivatives — Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Ascorbyl Glucoside — with Azeloglycina®, Niacinamide, Vitamin E and Urea.
Rather than relying on aggressive exfoliation, the serum targets several processes involved in uneven pigmentation while providing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and hydrating support.
The lightweight texture is designed for morning and evening use and layers easily beneath moisturiser and sunscreen.
Benefits:
Double Vitamin C – Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate + Ascorbyl Glucoside
Dr. Schrammek combines two stable Vitamin C derivatives rather than using pure L-Ascorbic Acid.
The brand describes these as:
Stay-C® 50 / Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
A stable Vitamin C phosphate derivative that provides antioxidant, brightening and collagen-supporting benefits.
AA2G™ / Ascorbyl Glucoside
A glucose-stabilised Vitamin C derivative designed to provide more gradual Vitamin C availability within the skin.
Together, Dr. Schrammek positions the two forms as its Double Vitamin C system.
The combination supports antioxidant defence, brighter-looking skin and regulation of tyrosinase activity involved in pigmentation.
Azeloglycina® / Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
An azelaic-acid derivative combined with glycine.
Azeloglycina® helps regulate tyrosinase activity, one of the enzymatic processes involved in melanin production.
It also provides complementary sebum-regulating, moisturising and skin-smoothing benefits.
It should be described as an azelaic-acid derivative, not as pure Azelaic Acid.
Niacinamide
Vitamin B3 addresses uneven pigmentation through a complementary mechanism.
Rather than primarily inhibiting melanin production itself, Niacinamide helps reduce melanosome transfer from melanocytes to keratinocytes, limiting the movement of pigment into the upper visible layers of the skin.
It also provides barrier-supporting, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits and helps reduce transepidermal water loss.
Vitamin E / Tocopheryl Acetate
A lipid-soluble antioxidant that helps protect skin lipids from oxidative damage.
Vitamin E complements Vitamin C and strengthens the formula’s overall antioxidant defence.
Urea
A natural-moisturising-factor-related ingredient that helps bind water within the outer skin layers.
At cosmetic concentrations it provides hydrating and skin-softening benefits while also supporting smoother surface texture.
Glycerin
A humectant positioned high in the formula that helps attract water into the outer layers of the skin.
It complements Urea and helps prevent a pigmentation routine from becoming unnecessarily drying.
Use morning and evening.
After cleansing, apply a small amount evenly over the face and neck.
Allow the serum to absorb briefly.
Follow with your appropriate Dr. Schrammek moisturiser.
During the day, always finish with broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Dr. Schrammek recommends consistent use for at least three months, ideally alongside the other products in its Mela White pigmentation range.
Hyperpigmentation
Uneven-looking skin tone
Sun-related dark marks
Age spots
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Post-acne dark marks
Dull or lacklustre skin
Photoaged skin
Skin exposed to environmental oxidative stress
Clients wanting Vitamin C specifically for pigmentation
Clients following the Dr. Schrammek Mela White programme
Clients wanting a non-retinoid daily pigmentation serum
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I have used this serum for a while now, it has kept my skin looking bright and refreshed.
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