Product Review - Lantomi Skin Lightening Cream

Since my last update on my skin lightening regimen (which was almost 2 months ago!) I have been test driving a unique bioactive peptide skin lightener.  It’s the Lantomi Skin Lightening Cream which is the first peptide based skin lightener I have used. I love trying ‘revolutionary’ skin lightening products and reporting it on here, and after almost a month of daily usage it’s most definitely time to get a review out.

The Lantomi Skin Lightening Cream is a rich moisturizing skin lightening cream that uses hexapeptide-20 which is the main active skin lightening peptide. This peptide lightens skin much differently than basic antioxidant activity or disruption of melanin transfer.  It binds to the receptors on the surface of the melanocytes and reduces the melanin load within the cell without actually penetrating the melanocyte cell at all.  Like with most receptor binding agents, it acts as a molecular switch to reduce the production of melanin. With bio active peptides like this, other skin lightening agents which have smaller molecular structure and that penetrate the cells can still be used alongside this and work synergistically.

Initially when I first learned about this peptide I was a bit skeptical since little research has been done, but I must say after actually using the product and seeing some skin lightening occurring – I am definitely impressed. Nothing is better than real results, right? XD

I began seeing an overall lightening of my skin tone in the last couple of days but it’s been a gradual change. It’s amazing how far my skin can in regards to lightening up. It works amazingly at fading any acne marks (pigmented ones) and seems to do a wonderful job at lightening up freckles on the nose. But there is a definitely an overall lightening which is so awesome!

Like I stated earlier it is a moisturizing skin lightening cream, but fortunately I did not experience any breakouts with this and it complimented my Retin-A nicely (balanced out the drying effect). Especially now that it’s winter and freezing temperatures my skin definitely needs the added moisturization.

What I do is I apply my Retin-A first, then wait a few minutes (3-5) and apply Lantomi on top. I know I usually blended (buffered) my skin lighteners with my Retin-A but I’ve decided that applying the retinoid first on bare, cleansed skin allows the tretinoin to penetrate undisturbed. Retin-A gel penetrates quickly through the skin so 3-5 minutes is all you need before the next layer is applied.

 The texture of the cream is like of any other emollient cream but it doesn’t leave an oily slip on the fingers or face. It blends well and quickly, and I find tapping it into the skin works more effectively and allow you to use less of the product. 

The major downfall of this cream is that it comes in a jar. I've stated in earlier blog posts that I don't really 'do' skin lighteners that come in jars. It's not even for the sanitary reasons (it comes with a little spatula that you can use instead of your finger tips), it's just the product is constantly being exposed to light and air that it just quickens the degradation of the actives. I'm sure amino acids (peptides) are much more resilient than antioxidants like vitamin c, but still...I prefer a vacuum sealed pump dispenser or squeeze out metal tube. 

My experience with this lightener was definitely a positive one. I most likely will stick with this through the winter since my skin (and melanocytes) is responding well with this.  

For those who like to research about active skin lightening ingredients as much as I do, I must say the clinical studies done by Lantomi are what got me excited about this product. In a study done comparing the skin lightening effects of hexapeptide-20 and alpha arbutin (one of the strongest skin lightening agents out there) it fared significantly better at reducing melanin.

Here is the link to the study:

Lantomi's Skin Lightening Cream Study & Comparison To Alpha Arbutin

Photo Credit: Lantomi

This is an exciting, wonderful skin lightener that I am so thrilled I tried. It’s definitely now my skin current skin lightener at the moment.

For those of you who are wondering – I will be updating My Current Regimen section for those who want to know what I currently use overall.

I give 2 thumbs up and the green light for the Lantomi Skin Lightening Cream. Normal and dry skin types will fall in love with this one, and oily skin types will most likely tolerate it well. Remember tapping this product into the skin instead of rubbing or blending is what allows for fewer products to be used. I find this method reduces any chance of unnecessary pore clogging. 

Official Site where it can be purchased: http://www.lantomi.com/en/home

Rating: 9/10

Ingredients:

water, cyclopentasiloxane, butylene glycol, glycerin, pentylene glycol, dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone, squalane, stearoxymethicone/dimethicone copolymer, polysorbate 60, butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), hexapeptide-20, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed collagen, dioctyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, arginine, tocopherol, 1,2-hexanediol, dimethicone crosspolymer, dimethiconol, hydrogenated polyisobutene, laureth-7, polyacrylamide, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, sodium hydroxide, pentetic acid