Vince cream is formulated with active ingredients that are natural and are designed to gradually and gently lighten dark pigmented sensitive areas I.E underarms, knees, elbows, inner thighs, around the corner of the lips etc. by blending them with your natural skin tone to provide you with a fresher look. Gentle soothing agent moisturize to protect. As new skin comes to the surface, you see a lighter skin tone that blends with your natural skin tone. Continued use maintains the look as desired.