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Our Ingredients | ProGlow Studio

Our Ingredients

At ProGlow Studio, every ingredient is chosen with purpose — to brighten, renew, and restore your skin safely and powerfully. Our formulas are built on over a decade of dermatological insight and real-world results.

We believe that nature and science work best together: evidence-based actives, clean supporting ingredients, and no unnecessary fillers.

Hydroquinone (2%) — The Gold Standard for Hyperpigmentation

Hydroquinone has been the world's most researched and dermatologist-endorsed ingredient for fading dark marks, melasma, sun damage, and uneven tone.

At 2%, hydroquinone hits the ideal balance:

  • Clinically effective at reducing excess melanin
  • Gentle enough for at-home cosmetic use
  • Lower irritation risk than higher strengths
  • Suitable for short brightening cycles
  • Strong enough for stubborn pigmentation when used consistently

Hydroquinone temporarily reduces tyrosinase activity — the enzyme that drives melanin production. As your skin renews, newer cells appear brighter and more even-toned, revealing a smoother, refined complexion.

We use 2% because it is the safest, most globally accepted concentration that still delivers visible transformation, especially when paired with synergistic actives like Vitamin C, Retinoic Acid, and our Radiance Complex™.

Retinoic Acid — Renewal From Within

Found in: GlowingOil™ Original

Retinoic Acid accelerates natural cell turnover, helping old, darkened cells shed faster while encouraging fresh, evenly pigmented skin to rise to the surface. This exfoliation-from-within:

  • Smooths texture and softens fine lines
  • Enhances radiance and clarity
  • Supports collagen and firmness
  • Boosts the speed and effectiveness of hydroquinone

Vitamin C — Antioxidant Brightening + Protection

Found in: GlowingOil™ Original

Vitamin C targets several stages of melanin formation while defending the skin from oxidative stress. In our formula it:

  • Helps fade dull, uneven areas
  • Supports repair after UV exposure
  • Improves overall tone uniformity
  • Stabilizes and enhances the brightening system

Radiance Complex™ — Patent-Pending Brightening System

Found in: GlowingOil™ Original & GlowingOil™ Radiance

Radiance Complex™ is our next-generation, patent-pending brightening technology. It blends:

  • Plant-derived tyrosinase inhibitors
  • Bio-engineered peptides and antioxidants
  • Barrier-supporting naturals and organic oils

This multi-pathway system targets discoloration at several points in the melanogenesis process, offering HQ-free brightening in Radiance, enhanced potency in Original, improved tolerance and comfort, and healthy, calm, resilient skin across all tones.

GlowingOil™ Original — Formula Philosophy

Designed for stubborn hyperpigmentation, perma-tans, melasma, and long-term discoloration, GlowingOil Original combines:

  • Hydroquinone (2%)
  • Retinoic Acid
  • Vitamin C
  • Radiance Complex™
  • Botanical stabilizers & organic MSM
  • Clean, non-steroidal base oils

It delivers rapid, visible transformation within weeks — without steroids or harsh bleaching agents.

GlowingOil™ Radiance — Formula Philosophy

GlowingOil Radiance is our Hydroquinone-free evolution — gentle enough for sensitive skin, powerful enough for visible brightening and long-term maintenance. It features:

  • Radiance Complex™ (HQ-Free)
  • Botanical tyrosinase inhibitors
  • Peptides & bio-active antioxidants
  • Organic seed oils for nourishment
  • Barrier-renewing naturals

Radiance offers a luxurious, gradual glow for those who prefer a natural, non-prescription approach to brightening.

What You Will Never Find in ProGlow Products

  • Steroids
  • Mercury or harsh bleaching agents
  • Toxic preservatives
  • Unnecessary fillers or whitening gimmicks

We are committed to clean, responsibly sourced ingredients that respect the skin barrier and honor the diversity of all skin tones.

The ProGlow Promise

Every bottle of GlowingOil is a blend of powerful science and intentional purity — formulated to help you achieve healthy, radiant, beautiful skin with integrity and transparency.

Our ingredients are dermatologist-informed, globally compliant, and chosen for results you can trust.