This exciting formulation is gentle enough for sensitive skin and contains the highly effective skin lightening complex of 2% hydroquinone, kojic and azelaic acids, bearberry and mulberry extracts, the skin smoothing properties of AHA, the skin penetrating capabilities of dimethyl isosorbide, and the free radical scavenger, vitamin C. Regular use combined with sun avoidance gradually lightens dark (brownish) spots such as freckles and age spots or pigment in the skin that may occur in pregnancy or from use of oral contraceptives.