Massada Whitening Gayuba Extract 15ml
Description
Description
Pigment-correcting serum with bearberry and hypoxis rooperi
Pigment spots and post-acne spots share a deceptive trait: they become visible long after the cause — a UV incident, inflammation, a hormonal fluctuation — has disappeared. By that time, the pigment is deep in the skin and the melanocyte remains highly active. Those who want real results need a concentrated active ingredient that works deeper than what a day cream alone can provide.
Massada chose a purely botanical approach in the form of a liquid extract obtained drop by drop via percolation — a slow extraction method that preserves the highest possible concentration of flavonoids and tannins from bearberry. The Massada Gayuba Extract acts as a targeted pre-treatment serum that enhances the effect of a subsequent whitening cream and has an independent effect on both pigment spots and post-acne spots.
Advantages
- Reduces visible pigment spots and post-inflammatory spots after acne
- Prevents new pigment formation thanks to concentrated bearberry extract
- Evens out the natural skin tone for a more uniform complexion
- Enhances the effect of a subsequent whitening day cream
- Light, liquid texture that absorbs quickly without a greasy residue
Active ingredients
Bearberry Extract (Uva Ursi): The plant source of arbutin — a natural inhibitor of the enzyme tyrosinase responsible for melanin production. By extracting drop by drop through percolation, Massada preserves the optimal concentration of flavonoids and tannins, two plant antioxidants that enhance the effect of arbutin while protecting the skin against oxidative stress.
Hypoxis Rooperi (African Potato): A lesser-known but powerful botanical ingredient rich in sterols and hypoxoside. It works complementarily to bearberry: while arbutin inhibits melanin production, Hypoxis Rooperi supports the anti-inflammatory aspect — particularly valuable for post-acne spots caused by inflammation.
Lactic Acid: A mild AHA that gently renews the upper stratum corneum. This helps the skin shed existing pigment cells faster and enhances the penetration of other active ingredients.
Allantoin and urea: Two moisturizing and soothing ingredients that keep the skin balanced during active correction. They prevent the Massada Gayuba Extract from drying out or irritating — a common problem with aggressive depigmenting serums.
How to use
- Thoroughly cleanse the skin — a clean base is essential for the absorption of active ingredients
- Shake the bottle and apply a few drops to the face or targeted spots in the morning and evening
- Gently tap with your fingertips until the extract is fully absorbed
- Follow up with a cream from the Massada Whitening line for maximum results
- Always use sun protection as the last step in the morning — essential for any pigmentation treatment
Suitable for
- Pigmentation spots caused by sun, hormones, or aging
- Post-inflammatory spots after acne or irritation
- Skin with uneven tone
- For those who want to build a whitening routine around a concentrated pre-treatment serum
- Can be combined with the Massada Depigmenting Cream with Bioexosome for enhanced effect
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly will I see results with this extract?
Pigmentation correction is a gradual process. Expect the first subtle improvements — luminosity, smoother texture — after 3 to 4 weeks. For visible reduction of the spots themselves, 8 to 12 weeks of consistent use is needed, combined with strict daily sun protection.
Can I use the Massada Gayuba Extract with active acne?
Yes. The formula is explicitly suitable for skin types with pigmentation spots and acne. It even works preventively against post-acne spots that appear after pimples heal — a common problem for acne-prone skin.
Can I combine this with retinol or vitamin C?
Avoid combining in the same routine to prevent irritation. For example, use the extract in the morning and retinol in the evening. If using vitamin C in the morning: use the Gayuba Extract in the evening.
Do I still need a day cream after using this extract?
Yes. The extract is a concentrated pre-treatment serum and not a replacement for a day cream. Massada advises always following up with a cream from the Whitening line — for example, the Depigmenting Cream with Bioexosome — for complete hydration and sun protection.
