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Lustra Review Summary |
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Lustra is manufactured by Taro Pharmaceuticals, which produces both over-the-counter and prescription skin treatments. The company claims to be focused primarily on the needs of dermatologists and their patients, devoting 15% of its budget to research and development. Its Lustra family of products is designed to treat hyper pigmentation in people of color and in mature skin.
All three of the creams in this line are available by prescription only and use the primary active ingredient Hydroquinone, as well as a few other common ingredients. Although this drub has been shown to be very effective for treating hyper pigmentation that may be the result of sun damage, hormone changes, or simple genetics, it is not necessarily appropriate for everyone
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| Products At A Glance |
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Taro Pharmaceuticals' Lustra line consists of three products: Lustra Ultra, Lustra AF and Lustra.
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| Products In Focus |
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As discussed above, all three Lustra products contain Hydroquinone, which is a bleaching agent that is generally considered suitable for standard non-hormone induced hyper pigmentations. It is a melanin blocker that prohibits new melanin production as your body goes through natural or chemically-assisted exfoliation. It may be most appropriate for patients who do not wish to have expensive or invasive procedures or only have slight hyper pigmentations. However, it may also take longer to be effective than some treatment options.
While all of the creams in the Lustra line contain a standard 4% hydroquinone, where the three really differ is in their ancillary ingredients. Unlike Lustra and Lustra AF, Lustra Ultra also contains Retinol, which has been shown to protect the skin against free radical damage, thus helping to stave off the formation of lines and wrinkles. One significant drawback of Retinol, however, is that it increases sun sensitivity, putting users at greater risk for skin cancer. Fortunately, Lustra Ultra contains sunscreen, which should help to offset this risk.
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| Website |
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The Lustra website is targeted primarily at dermatologists, so unfortunately it does not contain much information to help patients decide if the product is worth investigating. Although the website does provide a fill list of the active ingredients in all three Lustra products, it does not explain how they help the skin. Of course, those who are interested in trying Lustra must first consult their dermatologist, who would ideally provide them with more details, but many patients find it comforting when the manufacturer makes this information easily accessible.
The site does, however, include some sections that provide helpful advice on maintaining skin health, such as tips for avoiding sun damage and the possible causes of hyper pigmentation in people of color.
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| Positives |
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• Website includes advice on preventing sun damage
• Products include moisturizers
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