{"id":6683,"date":"2023-04-28T22:01:48","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T20:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/?page_id=6683"},"modified":"2026-05-30T23:45:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T21:45:22","slug":"tranexamic-acid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/tranexamic-acid\/","title":{"rendered":"Focus on tranexamic acid"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"bd-brand\"><style>\n.bd-brand .bd-hub-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:16px;margin-top:8px}\n.bd-brand .bd-hub-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;padding:24px 26px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.95);border-radius:22px;backdrop-filter:blur(20px);text-decoration:none;transition:transform 0.25s ease,box-shadow 0.25s ease;box-shadow:0 10px 40px rgba(42,36,56,0.04)}\n.bd-brand .bd-hub-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 22px 55px rgba(42,36,56,0.1)}\n.bd-brand .bd-hub-card-tag{font-family:var(--bd-sans);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;color:var(--bd-accent);letter-spacing:0.06em;text-transform:uppercase}\n.bd-brand .bd-hub-card h3{font-family:var(--bd-serif);font-weight:500;font-size:20px;line-height:1.2;color:var(--bd-ink);letter-spacing:-0.01em;margin:0}\n.bd-brand .bd-hub-card-arrow{font-family:var(--bd-serif);font-style:italic;font-size:14px;color:var(--bd-accent);margin-top:auto;padding-top:4px}\n.bd-brand .bd-video-wrap{position:relative;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 22px 55px rgba(42,36,56,0.12);margin-top:8px}\n.bd-brand .bd-video-wrap iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0}\n.bd-brand .bd-prob-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:16px;margin-top:8px}\n.bd-brand .bd-prob-card{padding:26px 28px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.95);border-radius:22px;backdrop-filter:blur(20px);box-shadow:0 10px 40px rgba(42,36,56,0.04)}\n.bd-brand .bd-prob-card .bd-prob-num{font-family:var(--bd-serif);font-style:italic;font-size:26px;color:var(--bd-accent);line-height:1}\n.bd-brand .bd-prob-card h4{font-family:var(--bd-serif);font-weight:500;font-size:20px;line-height:1.2;color:var(--bd-ink);letter-spacing:-0.01em;margin:10px 0 8px}\n.bd-brand .bd-prob-card p{font-family:var(--bd-sans);font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--bd-ink-soft,#5a5560);margin:0}\n.bd-brand .bd-refs{margin-top:8px;padding:26px 28px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.45);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.9);border-radius:22px}\n.bd-brand .bd-refs li{font-family:var(--bd-sans);font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--bd-ink-soft,#5a5560);margin:0 0 8px;list-style:none;padding-left:18px;position:relative}\n.bd-brand .bd-refs li:before{content:'\u00b7';position:absolute;left:4px;color:var(--bd-accent);font-weight:700}\n.bd-brand .bd-refs li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.bd-brand>p:empty{display:none!important}\n.bd-brand>p{margin:0!important}\nhtml body .bd-brand .bd-section{padding:48px 0 !important}\nhtml body .bd-brand .bd-hero{padding-bottom:8px !important}\nhtml body .bd-brand .bd-hero .bd-hero-meta{margin-bottom:0 !important}\nhtml body .bd-brand .bd-dark{margin-top:24px !important;margin-bottom:24px !important}\nhtml body .bd-brand .bd-final{padding-top:48px !important;padding-bottom:48px !important;margin-top:0 !important}\n@media (max-width:900px){html body .bd-brand .bd-section{padding:36px 0 !important}html body .bd-brand .bd-hero{padding-top:56px !important}html body .bd-brand .bd-eyebrow{margin-top:8px}}\n<\/style><section class=\"bd-hero\" style=\"padding-bottom:8px !important;padding-top:56px !important\"><div class=\"bd-wrap\"><span class=\"bd-eyebrow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/ingredient\/\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\">Guide skincare - Ingredients<\/a><\/span><h1>Tranexamic acid - <em>the anti-spot active ingredient that respects the skin<\/em> according to a doctor and analyses by BeautyDecoders.<\/h1><p class=\"bd-hero-sub\">Tranexamic acid is a lysine derivative that has become the active ingredient of choice against hyperpigmentation. It regulates melanin production, attenuates melasma, brown spots and post-acne scars, and also acts on redness (rosacea, couperose) thanks to its vasoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory action. Well tolerated and non-photosensitizing, it is used at a concentration of 2 to 5 %, ideally combined with niacinamide or vitamin C.<\/p><div class=\"bd-hero-meta\"><div class=\"bd-hero-meta-item\"><span>Family<\/span><strong>Lysine derivative<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"bd-hero-meta-item\"><span>Method<\/span><strong>Verdict Sensitivity - Dr David's rule<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"bd-hero-meta-item\"><span>Selection<\/span><strong>3 serums rated by BeautyDecoders<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bd-section\"><div class=\"bd-wrap\"><span class=\"bd-section-label\">The facts<\/span><h2>A spot remover <em>skin-friendly<\/em><\/h2><p class=\"bd-lead\">Melasma, brown spots, acne scars, photoaging: pigmentary disorders are multifactorial and difficult to correct, between ineffective or overly aggressive treatments. Tranexamic acid, long relegated to second place, is back in the spotlight as an effective active ingredient that respects skin sensitivity.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bd-dark\"><div class=\"bd-wrap\"><span class=\"bd-section-label\">Origin<\/span><h2>Discovery, origin <em>and action<\/em><\/h2><p>Tranexamic acid is derived from lysine, an essential amino acid found in skin proteins such as keratin. Discovered in the 60s by Japanese researchers Shosuke and Utako Okamoto, it was originally intended to reduce obstetric hemorrhage. Thanks to the CRASH-2 study in 2010, it is now enjoying a second life in traumatology, followed by a WHO recommendation in 2011: in medicine, it is used to limit bleeding during operations.<\/p><div class=\"bd-dark-quote\"><strong>A side effect that changed everything<\/strong><p>Its cosmetic value was discovered by chance in the 1970s by Dr. Nijo Sadako: treating a patient's urticaria with oral tranexamic acid, he noticed a reduction in hyperpigmentation. This side effect paved the way for numerous studies. On melasma, a study showed that a 5 % solution was as effective as a 3 % hydroquinone, with fewer side effects.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bd-section\"><div class=\"bd-wrap\"><span class=\"bd-section-label\">Mode of action<\/span><h2>The 4 actions of <em>tranexamic acid<\/em><\/h2><div class=\"bd-prob-grid\"><div class=\"bd-prob-card\"><div class=\"bd-prob-num\">01<\/div><h4>Against hyperpigmentation<\/h4><p>It regulates tyrosinase (melanin enzyme) and blocks pigment transfer from melanocytes to keratinocytes. On melasma, it acts on three fronts: melanin, neovascularization and mast cells - reduced after eight weeks. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/facial-care\/anti-spot-care\/melasma\/\">melasma<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"bd-prob-card\"><div class=\"bd-prob-num\">02<\/div><h4>Against redness<\/h4><p>Interesting option for rosacea and rosacea (vascular disorder + inflammation). A Greek study on 20 rosacea patients, 4 months topical, shows significant improvements - vasoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory potential.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"bd-prob-card\"><div class=\"bd-prob-num\">03<\/div><h4>Improved wound healing<\/h4><p>It prevents and improves pathological scarring. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is said to be reduced because it blocks the transfer of melanin to the keratinocytes involved in skin reconstruction.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"bd-prob-card\"><div class=\"bd-prob-num\">04<\/div><h4>Promising anti-aging action<\/h4><p>A 2016 experiment (oral) and a Japanese study on mice suggest increased fibroblast proliferation and reduced wrinkles. Results to be confirmed in humans.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bd-video-wrap\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bUdDBHCbPuM\" title=\"Tranexamic acid explained - BeautyDecoded\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/section><!-- ===== S\u00c9LECTION PRODUITS ===== --><section class=\"bd-section\"><div class=\"bd-wrap\"><span class=\"bd-section-label\">The selection<\/span><h2>Which serums to <em>tranexamic acid<\/em> ?<\/h2><p class=\"bd-lead\">Here are three representative tranexamic acid serums, with BeautyDecoded scores and user feedback. For a full comparison, see the selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/the-best-tranexamic-acid-serums\/\">best tranexamic acid serums<\/a>.<\/p><div class=\"bd-alert bd-alert-info\"><span class=\"bd-alert-icon\">\u26a0<\/span><div>The ratings and review excerpts come from users of the BeautyDecoded application. These reviews are not verified. The Sensitivity Verdict applies the Dr David Rule: a sensitive skin score greater than or equal to 0 indicates a product suitable for sensitive skin, negative an increasing caution.<\/div><\/div><!-- Produit 1 : Anua --><div class=\"bd-product\"><div class=\"bd-product-top\"><div><span class=\"bd-product-cat\">Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% - Anua<\/span><h3>Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4%<\/h3><div class=\"bd-product-meta\"><span class=\"bd-rating\"><span class=\"bd-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u00bd<\/span><span class=\"bd-score\">4,55\/5<\/span><span class=\"bd-count\">(10 reviews - solid base)<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"bd-product-badge bd-badge-top\">The anti-spot combination - suitable for sensitive skin<\/span><\/div><p>Serum combining 4 % of tranexamic acid and 10 % of niacinamide, the anti-spot combination par excellence, with arbutin too. Good stain scores (<strong>85<\/strong>) and redness (<strong>91,8<\/strong>). Sensitive skin score <strong>+0.65 - adapted<\/strong>. Effective on melasma, dark spots and redness without aggression according to feedback; the high dose of niacinamide (10 %) may be a little too much for very reactive skin.<\/p><div class=\"bd-scores-label\">Scores BeautyDecoded<\/div><div class=\"bd-scores\"><div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\"><div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Dry skin<\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">91<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\"><div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Oily skin<\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">84<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\"><div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Normal to oily<\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">91<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\"><div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Sensitive skin<\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">+0,65<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\"><div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Stains<\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">85<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\"><div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Redness<\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">91,8<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bd-sv bd-sv-ok\"><strong>\u2713 Verdict sensitivity<\/strong> Suitable for sensitive skin (score: +0.65). 10 % niacinamide: a little strong for very reactive skin.<\/div><div class=\"bd-quotes-label\">User feedback (10 opinions - representative extracts)<\/div><div class=\"bd-quotes\"><div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abPerfect for removing dark spots, effective without aggressing.\u00bb<\/div><div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abFor reactive skin with imperfections or melasma, this serum is very good, beautiful composition.\u00bb<\/div><div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abI took it because tranexamic acid reduces redness, I recommend it.\u00bb<\/div><div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abA little sticky and 10 % of niacinamide is too much for my sensitive skin.\u00bb<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bd-verdict\"><strong>Verdict -<\/strong> 4 % tranexamic + 10 % niacinamide + arbutin, the anti-spot combination par excellence (spots 85, redness 91.8, adapted +0.65). Effective without aggressing; the dose of niacinamide may bother highly reactive skin. 4.55\/5 out of 10 reviews.<\/div><\/div><!-- Produit 2 : Nooance --><div class=\"bd-product\"><div class=\"bd-product-top\"><div><span class=\"bd-product-cat\">TXA + azelaic acid + niacinamide - Nooance<\/span><h3>Nooance Clarifying Anti-Redness Care<\/h3><div class=\"bd-product-meta\"><span class=\"bd-rating\"><span class=\"bd-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><span class=\"bd-score\">4,29\/5<\/span><span class=\"bd-count\">(21 reviews - very solid base)<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"bd-product-badge bd-badge-mixed\">Better for spots &amp; redness - gradual introduction<\/span><\/div><p>Clarifying serum combining tranexamic acid, azelaic acid and niacinamide, the best for spots (score <strong>95,2<\/strong>) and redness (<strong>93,5<\/strong>) of the selection, and also the most commented on (21 reviews). Sensitive skin score <strong>-2.0 - unsuitable<\/strong>, to be introduced gradually. Soothes redness and leaves skin velvety soft, according to numerous feedbacks; some users expected more from couperose.<\/p><div class=\"bd-scores-label\">Scores BeautyDecoded<\/div><div class=\"bd-scores\"><div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\"><div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Dry skin<\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">80,5<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\"><div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Oily skin<\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">77<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\"><div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Normal to oily<\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">91<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item bd-mid\"><div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Sensitive skin<\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">-2<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\"><div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Stains<\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">95,2<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\"><div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Redness<\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">93,5<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bd-sv bd-sv-poor\"><strong>\u2715 Verdict sensitivity<\/strong> Not suitable for sensitive skin (score: -2.0). Introduce gradually.<\/div><div class=\"bd-quotes-label\">User feedback (21 reviews - representative extracts)<\/div><div class=\"bd-quotes\"><div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abSecond bottle, soft texture, velvety skin and results, my rosacea is fading.\u00bb<\/div><div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abThis serum quickly soothed my redness, beautiful composition.\u00bb<\/div><div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abVery good composition, progressive action on redness.\u00bb<\/div><div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abPromising ingredients but a little disappointed with the results on my established rosacea.\u00bb<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bd-verdict\"><strong>Verdict -<\/strong> Tranexamic + azelaic acid + niacinamide, the most spot (95.2) and redness (93.5) oriented of the selection, and the most commented on. Not suitable for sensitive skin (-2.0): gradual introduction. 4.29\/5 out of 21 reviews.<\/div><\/div><!-- Produit 3 : Vichy --><div class=\"bd-product\"><div class=\"bd-product-top\"><div><span class=\"bd-product-cat\">TXA + niacinamide (B3) - Vichy<\/span><h3>Vichy Liftactiv S\u00e9rum B3 (tranexamic + niacinamide)<\/h3><div class=\"bd-product-meta\"><span class=\"bd-rating\"><span class=\"bd-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><span class=\"bd-score\">5,00\/5<\/span><span class=\"bd-count\">(3 reviews - indicative rating)<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"bd-product-badge bd-badge-mixed\">Targeted brown spots - fragrance-free, drugstore<\/span><\/div><p>Parapharmacy serum combining tranexamic acid and niacinamide (vitamin B3), specifically targeted at brown spots (score spots <strong>95,2<\/strong>), easily found in pharmacies. Fragrance-free. Sensitive skin score <strong>-1.5 - slight caution<\/strong>. Fast, long-term spot reduction and very good tolerance according to feedback.<\/p><div class=\"bd-scores-label\">Scores BeautyDecoded<\/div><div class=\"bd-scores\"><div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\"><div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Dry skin<\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">91<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\"><div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Oily skin<\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">84<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\"><div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Normal to oily<\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">91<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item bd-mid\"><div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Sensitive skin<\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">-1,5<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item bd-high\"><div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Stains<\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">95,2<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item bd-low\"><div class=\"bd-score-item-label\">Redness<\/div><div class=\"bd-score-item-value\">17<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bd-sv bd-sv-caution\"><strong>\u26a0 Sensitivity verdict<\/strong> Slight caution (score: -1.5). Targeted spots, little redness (17).<\/div><div class=\"bd-quotes-label\">User feedback (3 opinions - representative extracts)<\/div><div class=\"bd-quotes\"><div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abFast attenuation of a stain over a centimeter, very well tolerated, I recommend.\u00bb<\/div><div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abVery good serum, effective over the long term, no irritation.\u00bb<\/div><div class=\"bd-quote\"><span class=\"bd-quote-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\u00abResults obtained in the long term, fragrance-free, I appreciate it.\u00bb<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bd-verdict\"><strong>Verdict -<\/strong> Tranexamic + niacinamide for dark spots (95.2), fragrance-free, available from pharmacies. Slight caution (-1.5), not very redness-oriented (17). Few comments (3 reviews): indicative rating, rapid fading and good tolerance reported. 5,00\/5.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bd-section\"><div class=\"bd-wrap\"><span class=\"bd-section-label\">Instructions for use<\/span><h2>How to <em>use it<\/em><\/h2><p class=\"bd-lead\">It is available as a serum, cream or lotion. It is ideal on its own or as a complement to other anti-dark spot active ingredients such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/niacinamide\/\">niacinamide<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/vitamin-c\/\">vitamin C<\/a>, which maximize the effectiveness of the routine. The optimal concentration for the lightening effect is between 2 and 5 %, once or twice a day. This active ingredient is well tolerated and non-photosensitizing, but beyond the recommended doses, irritation and redness may appear: for fragile or sensitized skin, start gradually, once a day.<\/p><div class=\"bd-alert bd-alert-info\"><span class=\"bd-alert-icon\">\u2600\ufe0f<\/span><div>Even if tranexamic acid prevents and reduces blemishes, SPF 50 sun protection every morning remains essential: the sun is one of the primary factors in hyperpigmentation.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><!-- ===== CTA APP (bd-final standard) ===== --><section class=\"bd-final\" style=\"padding-top:48px !important;margin-top:0 !important\"><div class=\"bd-wrap\"><div class=\"bd-final-inner\"><div class=\"bd-section-label\">Further information<\/div><h2>Find the right tranexamic acid for <em>your skin profile<\/em>.<\/h2><p>The BeautyDecoded application lets you scan any cosmetic product to visualize its suitability for your skin type and needs, based on INCI analysis.<\/p><div class=\"bd-cta-wrap\" style=\"justify-content: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/beautydecoded.go.link\/88eZ2\" class=\"bd-cta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover BeautyDecoded<\/a><\/div><div class=\"bd-cta-meta\" style=\"margin-top: 16px;\">Application available on iOS and Android<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bd-section\"><div class=\"bd-wrap\"><span class=\"bd-section-label\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><h2>Your questions about <em>tranexamic acid<\/em><\/h2><div class=\"bd-faq-list\"><details class=\"bd-faq-item\"><summary>Is tranexamic acid effective against melasma?<\/summary><div class=\"bd-faq-answer\">Yes, it's one of its best pitches: one study shows that a 5 % solution is as effective as a 3 % hydroquinone, with fewer side effects. It acts on the three components of melasma: melanin production, hypervascularization and mast cells.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"bd-faq-item\"><summary>Which concentration to choose?<\/summary><div class=\"bd-faq-answer\">The optimum concentration for cosmetics is between 2 and 5 %. Beyond that, the risk of irritation increases, with no guaranteed benefit. We often start once a day, then adjust according to tolerance.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"bd-faq-item\"><summary>Is it photosensitizing?<\/summary><div class=\"bd-faq-answer\">No, unlike retinol or certain acids, tranexamic acid is not photosensitizing: it can be used morning and night. However, SPF 50 sun protection remains essential, as the sun is the leading cause of hyperpigmentation.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"bd-faq-item\"><summary>What to pair it with?<\/summary><div class=\"bd-faq-answer\">It works very well with niacinamide and vitamin C, two other anti-spot active ingredients, for enhanced lightening action. Many serums combine tranexamic acid and niacinamide directly.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"bd-faq-item\"><summary>Is it suitable for sensitive skin?<\/summary><div class=\"bd-faq-answer\">Rather well, as it is less irritating than hydroquinone and non-photosensitizing. Its anti-inflammatory action is even useful in cases of redness. For very sensitive skin, it should be introduced gradually, once a day, to check tolerance.<\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bd-section\"><div class=\"bd-wrap\"><span class=\"bd-section-label\">Scientific sources<\/span><h2>For <em>go further<\/em><\/h2><ul class=\"bd-refs\"><li>Tranexamic Acid Inhibits Angiogenesis and Melanogenesis in Vitro by Targeting VEGF Receptors (medsci.org)<\/li><li>A Randomized Controlled Study Comparing the Efficacy of Topical 5% Tranexamic Acid Solution versus 3% Hydroquinone Cream in Melasma (researchgate.net)<\/li><li>Topical 5% tranexamic acid with 30% glycolic acid peel: an useful combination for accelerating the improvement in melasma (PubMed)<\/li><li>A Split Face Comparative Study of Microneedling with Tranexamic Acid versus Vitamin C in the Treatment of Melasma (Semantic Scholar)<\/li><li>The amelioration effect of tranexamic acid in wrinkles induced by skin dryness (PubMed)<\/li><li>Intradermal tranexamic acid microinjections: a novel treatment option for erythematotelangiectatic rosacea (PubMed)<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"bd-hub-grid\" style=\"margin-top:24px\"><a class=\"bd-hub-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/the-best-tranexamic-acid-serums\/\"><span class=\"bd-hub-card-tag\">Comparison<\/span><h3>The best tranexamic acid serums<\/h3><span class=\"bd-hub-card-arrow\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"bd-hub-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/facial-care\/anti-spot-care\/melasma\/\"><span class=\"bd-hub-card-tag\">Guide<\/span><h3>Melasma<\/h3><span class=\"bd-hub-card-arrow\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"bd-hub-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/vitamin-c\/\"><span class=\"bd-hub-card-tag\">Ingredient<\/span><h3>Vitamin C<\/h3><span class=\"bd-hub-card-arrow\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"bd-hub-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/niacinamide\/\"><span class=\"bd-hub-card-tag\">Ingredient<\/span><h3>Niacinamide<\/h3><span class=\"bd-hub-card-arrow\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section><div class=\"bd-sig\"><strong>Dr Sylvain David<\/strong><span>Plastic and aesthetic surgeon - Founder of BeautyDecoded<\/span><\/div><div class=\"bd-disclaimer\"><p>Information for educational purposes only. It does not replace a medical consultation and must be adapted to each individual. The compatibility scores generated by the application do not prejudge the individual tolerance of each skin type. Tranexamic acid is well tolerated and non-photosensitizing, but above the recommended doses (2 to 5 %) irritation may occur: a gradual introduction is recommended for sensitive skin. Daily SPF 50 sun protection remains essential. In cases of melasma, rosacea or other skin disorders, dermatological advice is recommended. A tolerance test should be carried out before using the product for the first time.<\/p><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guide skincare - Ingredients Tranexamic acid - the skin-friendly anti-spot active according to a doctor and BeautyDecoders analyses. Tranexamic acid is a lysine derivative that has become the active ingredient of choice against hyperpigmentation. 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