The Science of Brightening
Cysteamine is one of the only antioxidants the body produces on its own. DermaQuest harnesses it without hydroquinone to fade discoloration at the source and restore even, radiant tone.
What is Cysteamine?
Cysteamine is a naturally occurring antioxidant produced by every cell in the body. In skincare, it's prized for its ability to help regulate melanin production at the source — targeting dark spots, sun damage, and melasma without bleaching or resurfacing the skin.
DermaQuest's MelaQuest formulas use micro-encapsulated cysteamine, engineered to release gradually as it penetrates the skin. The result is a brightening effect that's more consistent, better tolerated, and built for daily, long-term use.
Powerful visible results
73%
Saw visibly more even tone by week 8
3.5x
Lower inflammatory potential compared with hydroquinone
81%
Noted reduced appearance of dark spots at week 12
Formulated with intention
Deep, gradual release
Micro-encapsulation lets cysteamine penetrate further and release slowly, improving comfort and extending its brightening effect between applications.
No hydroquinone
Every MelaQuest formula brightens without hydroquinone, offering a gentler path to even tone that's suited to daily, ongoing use.
Antioxidant defense
As one of the body's own antioxidants, cysteamine helps defend against the oxidative stress that accelerates visible aging and uneven tone.
What consistent use looks like on the skin
Cysteamine works gradually, most visible changes build over weeks of regular application.
Targets stubborn discoloration
Helps interrupt excess melanin production at the source, addressing dark spots, sun damage, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Softens the look of melasma
A recognized option for stabilizing and treating melasma and related pigmentation disorders, with a gentler profile than many alternatives.
Protects against oxidative stress
Defends skin cells from environmental damage that contributes to premature aging and uneven tone over time.
Unifies overall skin tone
With regular use, helps reduce blotchiness and patchiness, gradually restoring a more even, radiant complexion.
Discover MelaQuest
A complete cysteamine-based system — from first cleanse to daily environmental protection.
