Dermend Arnica Bruise Cream with Vitamin K

Overview

Dermend is a cream moisturizer formulated with glycolic acid and positioned as a bruise formula that also addresses scars, in a 2.5 fluid ounce unscented tube made in the United States, suited to adult users across all skin types.

The bruise-formula framing sets it apart from a standard face cream: glycolic acid is an exfoliating acid, so this leans toward smoothing and fading marks on skin rather than plain hydration. With no listed active for sun protection, it works best as a targeted step rather than an all-day moisturizer.

• 2.5 fl oz cream
• Glycolic acid active ingredient
• Targets scars and bruising
• Unscented, all skin types

Who it's for

Adults looking for a cream to apply over scars or bruised areas of skin, rather than a light everyday face lotion. Not aimed at a specific skin type since it is labeled for all.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid that works by loosening the bond between dead skin cells, which is the mechanism behind claims of smoothing texture and fading discoloration such as scars. Results with any AHA cream build gradually with repeated use rather than after a single application.

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