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Three Ships Dew Drops for skin with dark spots

Three Ships Dew Drops

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  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for skin with dark spots; other moisturizers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers excellent moisturizing for your normal skin due to Tremella Fuciformis Tremella Mushroom Polysaccharide and Glycerin, which hydrate and plump effectively.
  • Provides mild brightening effects for pigmentation concerns with Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, though stronger actives could offer more significant results.
  • The product is safe for your skin, as it contains soothing ingredients like Tremella Fuciformis Tremella Mushroom Polysaccharide and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, and lacks harsh or prohibited substances.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM and PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
  • Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it too hard so it absorbs nicely.
  • For the best moisture, you can apply it when your skin is slightly damp. This helps your skin stay soft and happy.
  • Remember to avoid the eye area when applying. Always do a patch test before your first use.

Questions and answers

How well does Three Ships Dew Drops work for skin with dark spots?

Three Ships Dew Drops works for skin with dark spots, though other products fit it better because its brightening effects are mild. A product of this type needs strong brightening ingredients like niacinamide or vitamin C to significantly fade dark spots on this skin.

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for skin with dark spots?

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract helps provide mild brightening effects for dark spots, though skin with dark spots needs stronger brightening actives and targeted ingredients for significant results.

What does Mushroom Extract do for skin with dark spots?

Mushroom extract helps fade dark spots and even out skin tone while providing antioxidant benefits with a very low risk of irritation. It may also improve overall skin quality and protect against aging effects.

Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 2019Polymers, 2022

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for skin with dark spots?

Hyaluronic acid is unlikely to directly fade dark spots, but it helps keep dry and uneven skin plump and deeply hydrated. To effectively target dark spots, this type of skin needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide alongside your hydrator.

Where does it go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Skin with dark spots needs products featuring potent brightening ingredients like vitamin C or alpha arbutin for more significant results.

Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this treatment with retinol by applying the treatment first and following with your retinol once it absorbs. This product is unlikely to irritate your skin, but skincare with dark spots needs stronger brightening ingredients like high-strength vitamin C or retinol to fade stubborn spots effectively.

How often should I use it?

Use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. Skincare for dark spots needs stronger brightening ingredients to give you significant results.

Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?

This moisturizing treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for skin with dark spots because it is free of heavy oils and harsh ingredients. It feels safe on your face, though dark spots usually need stronger brightening ingredients like high-strength vitamin C or retinol to fade significantly faster.

Can I use this serum around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body, as its safe formula is well tolerated by delicate skin. Skin around the eyes and on various body areas tends to be thinner than facial skin, making gentle hydrating ingredients particularly suitable.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • Tremella fuciformis polysaccharides protect primary human skin keratinocytes and chronic UV-irradiated mouse skin against UV-induced apoptosis, reactive oxygen species production, and cellular damage by regulating thioredoxin interacting protein and thioredoxin reductase 2.

    Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, 2023
  • Pre-treatment with Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide reduced oxidative stress and cell apoptosis in hydrogen peroxide-treated human skin fibroblasts via the upregulation of SIRT1 expression.

    Molecular Medicine Reports, 2017
  • White button mushroom extract treatment increased VEGF densities, EGF, PCNA, and collagen fibers, while decreasing apoptotic cells and limiting TGF-beta and CD4 reactions in ICR mice and chorioallantoic culture, indicating beneficial effects on skin regeneration and injury.

    Microscopy Research and Technique, 2012
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2003
  • Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.

    Journal of Periodontology, 2009
  • Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.

    Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
  • Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018
  • Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010

Ingredients

Water, Pentylene Glycol, Tremella Fuciformis Tremella Mushroom Polysaccharide, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Coconut Fruit Juice, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract Red Algae Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract Grape Fruit Cell Extract, Glycerin, Picea Mariana Bark Extract Black Spruce Bark Extract, Acer Rubrum Bark Extract, Pinus Banksiana Bark Extract Jack Pine Bark Extract, Betula Alleghaniensis Bark Extract Yellow Birch Bark Extract, Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract Red Sage Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf Eucalyptus Oil Leaf, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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