Your practical product guide
Choose. Prepare. Apply.
A clear reference for product selection and preparation, alongside your AcuMicro-sponsored workshop training.
About this concentrate
Lumos Brighten is the tone-focused option in the AcuMicro concentrate range. It features Algae (Plankton) Extract in a glycerin-and-water-based formula for incorporation into suitable cosmetic skincare.
Choose it for routines focused on dullness, uneven-looking tone, and the appearance of dark spots. Make daily sun protection part of the skincare routine. Lumos does not provide sun protection.
When to choose it
- A dull-looking complexion
- Uneven-looking skin tone
- The cosmetic appearance of dark spots within a consistent skincare routine
Preparation & use
Why dilute?
Our serums are supplied in concentrated form. Dilution helps you tailor the strength and texture, make each vial go further, and reduce concentrate costs per application. Use a compatible base and follow the preparation guidance below.
Dilution at a glance
The standard preparation range is 10–20% concentrate in the finished blend. Choose the strength and compatible base for your formulation protocol.
| Final blend | 10 mL batch | Using one 15 mL vial |
|---|---|---|
| 20% concentrate | 2 mL concentrate + 8 mL base | 15 mL concentrate + 60 mL base = 75 mL |
| 10% concentrate | 1 mL concentrate + 9 mL base | 15 mL concentrate + 135 mL base = 150 mL |
These percentages describe the bottled concentrate as a share of the finished blend, not the percentage of pure botanical ingredient.
Base compatibility: Use a suitable water- or glycerin-based cosmetic formulation that contains no hyaluronic acid. Do not dilute or blend this concentrate with hyaluronic acid, including HA-containing serums, because the mixture can clump.
Apply the properly diluted formulation according to the practitioner's plan. Avoid the eye area. Include daily broad-spectrum sun protection; do not apply the concentrate undiluted.
Prepare with care
- Use clean hands, a sanitized work area, and clean measuring tools and containers. Measure accurately and mix thoroughly.
- Use a compatible cosmetic base and a verified formulation protocol. Adding water or other ingredients changes preservation and stability; a dilution ratio alone does not establish a safe shelf life.
- Keep the original vial tightly closed. Follow its label for storage and expiry. Do not assign the original expiry date to a diluted or blended product without appropriate formulation testing.
Care & precautions
- For external topical use. Do not ingest.
- Patch test the finished formulation on a small area before wider use. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Stop use if irritation occurs.
- Use professional judgment when selecting the formulation, application method, and timing for each client.
- Use caution during pregnancy and seek appropriate professional guidance before use. Check the complete ingredient list for known sensitivities.
Individual experiences vary. This cosmetic product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Full ingredient list
Vegetable Glycerin, Water, Algae(plankton) Extract, Butylene Glycol