With SO much buzz around Tranexamic acid (and for good reason!) it’s important to understand what it actually is + who it’s suitable for.

WHAT IS IT?

Tranexamic Acid is an active ingredient that can be found in skincare products. It’s known as a hyperpigmentation hero for its ability to improve skin discoloration + help prevent formation of dark spots, keeping skin looking healthy + youthful.

HOW DOES TRANEXEMIC ACID WORK?

Tranexamic acid works by stopping processes that cause hyperpigmentation.

When your skin is exposed to UV light (this could be from the sun or sun beds), it produces an enzyme called plasmin, which can trigger the production of excess melanin, leading to dark spots.

Tranexamic acid works by blocking this enzyme, reducing melanin production in pigment-producing cells. It also prevents melanin from moving to the upper layers of the skin, which helps keep dark spots from forming or getting worse.

WHY WOULD I NEED TO USE TRANEXEMIC ACID?

Tranexamic acid helps prevent new dark spots forming + improves existing discolorations, in other words, you can use tranexamic acid to keep your skin tone looking even + reduce dark marks, from sun damage or spots.

WILL TRANEXEMIC ACID FADE MY ACNE SCARS?

Tranexamic acid can help to fade acne scars or other post-breakout marks.

DO VITAMIN C + TRANEXEMIC ACID WORK WELL TOGETHER?

YES! When tranexamic acid is combined with other brightening active ingredients it can help to boos it’s affect!

HOW WOULD I USE TRANEXEMIC ACID IN MY SKINCARE ROUTINE?

Incorporating tranexamic acid into your routine is *SUPER* easy. In fact, we’ve made a WHOLE range dedicated to tranexamic acid + vitamin C

STEP 1: C_YA LATER SMOOTHIE GEL CLEANSER – cleanse your face with creamy gel cleanser. This promises to protect, even skin tone, hydrate & tackle dullness.

STEP 2: SCAR SLAYER- Scar slayer is our *viral* bestselling serum, that targets pigmentation, scarring+ dark spots left over from break_outs.

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STEP 2: SCAR SLAYER WAND. A super charged and super targeted version of our viral scar slayer. Only a few small areas of concern? Then the wand is for you!

STEP 3: EYE SERUM - Brighten your under-eye area with the help of our lightweight and ingredient packed under eye serum. 

SEPT 4: MOISTURISE: Nourish + protect your face with our glow enhancing primer moisturiser hybrid.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO WORK

Patience is KEY with tranexamic acid. It can take anywhere between 8-12 weeks to start to notice a difference. We always say remember to take before + after photos!

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