QU BAN DING - Skin Brightening Tincture

Also known as: Qu Ban Ding, Skin Brightening Tincture, Dark Spot Brightening Tincture, Brightening Face Tincture.

Nine ingredients, alcohol based, no oil. Dan Shen leads it and four aromatic roots sit behind.

It dries fast and it will dry the skin with it, so it wants a moisturiser after.

What's doing the work

• Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) invigorates blood, and it is the lead here at position 3.
• Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica) and Du Huo (Angelica pubescens), both classical in brightening formulas.
• Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) and Zi Cao (Arnebia euchroma) for the blood side.
• Qiang Huo (Notopterygium incisum) to move things at the surface.

How to use

Apply twice a day to the area. Let it dry, then follow with a moisturiser.

Pairs well with

Qu Ban Shui Gao at night, Qu Ban Mian Mo as the weekly mask. Wear sunscreen, since the whole point is undone by sun exposure.

Full ingredients

Aqua (Water), Ethanol, Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract, Sauromatum Giganteum Extract, Angelica Pubescens Root Extract, Angelica Sinensis Root Extract, Arnebia Euchroma (Redroot) Root Extract, Notopterygium Incisum Root Extract, Angelica Dahurica Root Extract.

Ingredients as published by Dermatology M. Check the panel on the item you receive.

Good to know

• 100ml.
• Vegan.
• May contain traces of nuts or seeds.
• Alcohol based. It will sting on broken skin.
• Several of these roots are traditionally sun-sensitising. Wear sunscreen on treated areas.
• Patch test first. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.

Dermatology M, formulated by Dr Mazin Al-Khafaji. Selected and reviewed by Dr. Stacee Munroe, OMD, L.Ac. Cosmetic use only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.