| abstract |
A cosmetic composition for brightening skin and a method for brightening skin using the cosmetic composition are provided. The cosmetic composition is ammonia-free and persulfate-free, and includes hydrogen peroxide, at least one alkaline booster and at least one fatty compound present from about at least 30% by weight, based upon the total weight of the composition. The method for brightening skin includes applying to the skin a composition provided as a multi-part system, the parts separately containing two or more sub-compositions each of which comprises one of the hydrogen peroxide and the alkaline booster, one or both comprising a fatty compound component, the sub-combinations combinable at the time of use. |