Description
Product Details
INTIMATE Bright Maintainer Forte
Effective pigment-inhibiting intimate cream with 3% kojic acid and 2% alpha-arbutin.
Advanced pigment inhibitor
INTIMATE Bright Maintainer Forte is an advanced pigment-inhibiting cream for the intimate area and other sensitive zones on the body. The powerful formula with kojic acid and alpha-arbutin helps to slow the formation of new pigment, which after a period of use provides a more even and brighter skin tone. For best results, the cream should be used as part of our proven skin care routine – you will find instructions further down.
Is it suitable for your skin?
The cream is effective for skin types 1-5 according to the Fitzpatrick scale and often gives faster results on skin types 4 and 5. We do not recommend use on skin type 6, as the results then tend to be insufficient.
Where can the cream be used?
It can be used on the entire body except the face. Common areas of use are:
Intimate area (front and back)
Inner thighs
Knees
Elbows
Armpits
The product is not suitable for the face – the high concentration of active ingredients may be too powerful there.
How it works
Kojic acid and alpha-arbutin act as effective pigment inhibitors for approximately 90% of users. Results are usually seen within 1-3 months. The effect is semi-permanent, which means that a repeat treatment may be needed after 6-12 months to maintain the new skin tone.
Please note that the product does not actually bleach the skin, but rather inhibits new pigment formation. Therefore, patience is required. The first visible results usually come after 3-4 weeks for superficial (epidermal) pigmentation, and up to 8 weeks for deeper (dermal) pigmentation.
INTIMATES SKINCARE ROUTINE
For optimal results, Bright Maintainer Forte should be used in conjunction with our other products.
Step 1: Evening Cleanse
Use only water – wash the area thoroughly and allow it to air dry completely before applying.
Step 2: Apply the cream
Wear plastic gloves or wash your hands immediately after application. Apply a thin layer to the pigmented area. Avoid skin that is not to be treated.
Step 3: Leave on
Sleep with the cream on for 7-8 hours. It is best used at night. Avoid wearing it for longer than 9 hours.
Step 4: Morning Wash
Wash the area thoroughly with Intimate Pink Wink Wash – a gentle, lightly exfoliating intimate wash without soap, perfume or alcohol. It restores the skin’s pH and is specially formulated for this purpose.
Step 5: Moisturize as needed
If skin feels dry, apply a thin layer of Intimate Soft Kitty – our intensely moisturizing intimate cream.
Exfoliation: Speed up the results
Twice a week – use our mechanical intimate scrub Intimate Scrub It Face n Fiffi. It helps the skin to renew itself faster, which speeds up the results. If you have resistant skin, you can increase to three times a week, but be careful – intimate skin is sensitive.
Period of use
The product is normally enough for 2–3 months of use. The maximum recommended use is 18 weeks. If the desired result has not yet been achieved but a change is visible, the period can be extended by another 4 weeks – provided that no side effects have occurred.
Note: If you have not seen any results at all after two full treatment periods, it is likely that the product does not work for you – you may be among the 5–10% where this method does not work.
Side effects & risks
Common (1 in 100)
Sensitive skin
Redness
Itchy or warm feeling
Dryness
Uncommon (1 in 1000)
Eczema
Rash
Contact dermatitis
Rare (1 in 10,000)
Adverse effect
Menstrual disorders
Nausea
In the event of uncommon or rare symptoms, or other unexpected reactions, discontinue treatment immediately.
Important warnings
Avoid sunlight, solariums and sunless tanning products during the entire treatment period.
Do not use other pigment-inhibiting products at the same time.
Only use soap-free, alcohol-free cleaning products.
Interrupt treatment during a course of antibiotics, only resume three days after the last dose.
Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy. The active substances can be transferred to the fetus or breast milk. The hormonal balance during pregnancy and breastfeeding can negatively affect the result.
Keep the product cool, dark and out of reach of children and pets. Ingestion causes nausea in adults and is potentially harmful to children and pets. Contact the Poison Control Center if suspected.
100ml
Ingredients: Water, Petrolatum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Dipalmitate, Ceteareth-25, Glycolic Acid, Kojic Acid Dipalmitate, Lactic Acids, Aloe Barbadensis, Alpha Arbutin, Sodium Polyacryldimethyl Taurate, Organic Sulfur, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Benzophenone-3, Phononylethanol, Ethylhexyglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citron, Coumarin, Cinnamon, Eugenol, Perfume.
