Tranexamic acid for skin

Tranexamic acid is a synthetic amino acid derived from lysine.

• Treats melasma and dark spots.

• It can treat and prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

• It decreases the skin’s sensitivity to UV.

• It can help restore the skin barrier.

• Calms and soothes the skin.

Some other benefits:

• It can also help with Postpartum Hemorrhage.

• It has been able to help with abnormal uterine bleeding.

• It may help with acute traumas.

• Tranexamic acid is also used in cardiothoracic surgeries, orthopedic surgeries, and dental procedures.

• Tranexamic acid can also help with Hereditary Angioedema (swelling of the skin), Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (bleeding disorder), and Von Willebrand disease (a common hereditary bleeding disorder).

Tranexamic acid is said to be safe for all skin types including sensitive skin and skin of colour.

• Cleanser
• Toner (optional)
• Apply tranexamic acid, niacinamide, or vitamin C.
• Moisturize and then use sunscreen.

• Cleanser
• Toner (not necessary).
• Use AHA/BHA/PHA’s, and wait for 30 mins.
• Apply tranexamic acid, retinol, niacinamide, or vitamin C.
• Moisturize.

• You can use tranexamic acid once or twice a day (2%-5% is best).

• Be careful when mixing tranexamic acid with vitamin C and retinol (use their derivatives if you have sensitive skin).

• When mixing AHA/BHA/PHA’s mandelic acid is best for sensitive skin.

• Since your using AHA/BHA/PHAs 1-2 times a week, you can modify your skincare actives such as Retinol or Vitamin C. For example:

• Alternate nights: on 1st night you can use your AHA/BHA/PHAs with retinol. On the 2nd night you can use your AHA/BHA/PHAs with Vitamin C.

• Vitamin C
• Retinol
• Niacinamide
• Kojic acid
• Licorice extract
• Hyaluronic acid
• Peptides
• Azelaic acid
• Ceramides
• Arbutin
• Ferulic acid
• Vitamin E
• AHA/BHA/PHA (mix with caution)

Yes, tranexamic acid is safe to use with rosehip. You can use rosehip oil as a part of your night care routine after applying a moisturizer.

Yes, tranexamic acid can be used with tretinoin. You can apply tranexamic acid in the morning and tretinoin at night.

Tranexamic acid is said to be safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding (topically and orally), but it’s best to consult a doctor (do not use it without consulting a doctor).

Yes, it is safe to use tranexamic acid with benzoyl peroxide as long as you use them both at separate times of the day. You can use tranexamic acid in the morning and benzoyl peroxide at night. You can also use them both at night if you do not experience any irritation.

Morning routine:

• Cleanser
• Toner is optional
• Use tranexamic acid, and
• Then finish it off with a moisturizer and sunscreen.

Night routine:

• Cleanser
• Toner is optional
• Apply benzoyl peroxide or gel, and
• Then finish it off with a moisturizer.

No, Tranexamic acid does not cause purging because it does not promote cell turnover.

Yes, you can use tranexamic acid with differin and is completely safe. You can use tranexamic acid in the morning and differin at night or use them both at the same time if there is no irritation.

Yes, you can use tranexamic acid with mandelic acid, and is completely safe. You can use tranexamic acid in the morning and mandelic acid at night or use them together at the same time if it does not irritate your skin.

Yes, you can use tranexamic acid with lactic acid, and is completely safe. You can use tranexamic acid in the morning and lactic acid at night or use them both at the same time if there is no irritation.

Yes, you can use tranexamic acid with lactic acid, and is completely safe. You can use tranexamic acid in the morning and lactic acid at night or use them both at the same time if there is no irritation.