Formulation for treatment of melasma, hyperpigmentation, and dark spots

A formulation consisting of caprylic triglycerides, capric triglycerides, hexylresorcinol, ethyl linoleate, tetrapeptide, glycerin, Rumex occidentalis extract, ascorbic acid, Humulus lupulus extract, at least one preservative, at least one moisturizing agent, at least one serum forming agent, at least one penetration enhancer, a hydrating agent, an anti-microbial agent, and a fragrance,

• said at least one preservative is selected from the group consisting of glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl undecylenate and mixtures and combinations thereof, said at least one moisturizing agent is squalane, said at least one serum forming agent is polyacrylate crosspolymer, said at least one penetration enhancer is pentylene glycol, and said hydrating agent is water.