facetheory Exaglow Serum S10 - Tranexamic Acid Serum, Lighten Dark Spots, Fights Hyperpigmentation, 5% Tranexamic Acid, Vitamin C and Liquorice Vegan and Cruelty-Free, Made in the UK | 30ml

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You have Tranexamic Acid at 5%, Niacinamide at 2% – a little lower than usual – and Licorice Root Extract that hinder melanin production in different stages, so make a good combination. To apply, I use my finger to gently rub in the serum around my face, concentrating on problem areas and be careful not to drag my skin too much – this is much helped by the consistency of the serum, it pretty much glides on easily enough. You initially accused me of sending you a broken product and then you asked me to give you half the monies worth.

All in all, licorice is considered to be one of the safest skin lightening agents with the fewest side effects.It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). This perfecting serum contains tranexamic acid and other key actives to lighten dark spots and pigmentation and smooth rough areas, resulting in a more uniform and luminous complexion. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

Glabridin has also some soothing properties but the main active anti-inflammatory component is glycyrrhizin.Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation. A synthetic analog of the amino lysine, used to lighten areas affected by discolouration, including melasma and age spots. Suspendí el uso, esperé casi un mes y lo volví a usar obteniendo el mismo resultado: comedones en mis mejillas. If you have seen my video on the ten best ingredients to target hyperpigmentation, you will know this serum contains 3 of them, four if you count the Lactic Acid.

This product contains sodium ascorbyl phosphate, a stable salt of l-ascorbic acid associated with less sensitivity than its counterparts. We also checked Prospector for sodium hyaluronate versions actually used in cosmetic products and found that the most common molecular weight was 1. It has more body than the really runny ones, but is much more lightweight than the richer versions, and leaves only minimal tackiness on the skin. Aqua, propanediol (humectant from corn syrup), tranexamic acid (derivative of amino acid lysine), niacinamide (vitamin B3), lactic acid (AHA, vegan source), sodium ascorbyl phosphate (stabilised vitamin C), glycerin (humectant), sodium anisate, (preservative from star anise), sodium levulinate (preservative from sugar cane), glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice) root extract, gellan gum (gelling agent), sodium phytate (natural chelator), sodium hyaluronate (salt of hyaluronic acid), citric acid (pH adjuster), potassium sorbate (preservative). New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging .We have better news regarding the three magic abilities of vitamin C: there is in-vivo (tested on real people) data showing that SAP does have photo-protective (aka antioxidant) properties, though less than pure AA. Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As for skin-brightening, there is a trade publication with in-vivo data showing that SAP can fade brown spots. This is actually the first Tranexamic Acid product I have tried and it sold me on the ingredient as supporting pick in my hyperpigmentation routine.This brand-new perfecting serum contains tranexamic acid and other key actives to lighten dark spots and pigmentation and smooth rough areas, resulting in a more uniform and luminous complexion. Nicole mentions that she has been using various skincare products to improve the overall texture of her skin, but her main focus is on reducing dark spots. One solution is to create stable derivatives that can be absorbed into the skin, convert there to AA and do all the magic AA is proven to do (which is being an antioxidant, a collagen booster, and a skin brightener). Tranexamic acid and other key actives to lighten dark spots and pigmentation and smooth rough areas, resulting in a more uniform and luminous complexion.