Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5% for Face/Neck

Whist it may be new in the skincare world, the ingredient itself has been used for a number of years in the medical field. Vitamin C and hydroquinone have long been highly coveted for diminishing hyperpigmentation .However, tranexamic acid has been rising in the ranks as one of the most popular ingredients in the newest dark spot treatments on the market.

• CAN IT TREAT EXISTING PIGMENTATION? tranexamic acid can treat existing pigmentation effectively and products containing the ingredient are recommended for preventing post-inflammatory pigmentation (PIH), which can be a common side effect of laser treatments.
• HOW EXACTLY DOES IT WORK? it blocks the transfer of pigment from melanocytes (pigment-producing cells) to keratinocytes (the keratin-synthesising cells found in the outermost layer of skin – the epidermis).
• DOES IT MAKE SKIN MORE SENSITIVE TO SUN? Absolutely not. In fact, tranexamic acid decreases the skin’s sensitivity to UV – this is why he ingredient is so popular in Asia and India.
• IF HYPERPIGMENTATION IS A CONCERN, tranexamic acid is an ingredient you’ll want to consider. This exciting ingredient helps to visibly fade the look of multiple forms of discolorations including post- acne marks and melasma, which can be particularly stubborn.
• TRANEXAMIC ACID: WHAT TO PAIR IT WITH | Some of the ingredients that will enhance the benefits of tranexamic acid include: salicylic acid, niacinamide, bakuchiol, azelaic acid, vitamin C, and retinol. adds arbutin and licorice acid to that list.

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