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Tranexamic Acid
Commonly known as:
4-(Methylamino)cyclohexanecarboxylic acid.
I.N.C.I. list name:
Tranexamic Acid.
Extraction process:
Source:
Synthetic.
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Chemical characteristics:
Synthetic analogue of the amino acid lysine; Molecular weight: 157.21 g/mol; Soluble in water; Virtually insoluble in ethanol and ether.
Characteristics:
Colloidal solution, emulsion, true hydrophilic solution.
Dosage required in cosmetic products:
For it to be effective, the concentration of tranexamic acid must be between 1 and 5%. It is also effective within pH ranges of 3 to 8.
Function:
Astringent, a skincare maintenance agent.
Properties:
Unifying, brightening, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial.
Benefits:
All skin types and all complexions, particularly skin with dark spots (melasma, sun spots, post-acne marks, etc...) or redness, as well as dull skin. It also helps to treat pigmented dark circles.
Details
Applications
Facial Care (anti-spot serums, eye contour creams, face creams, gel-creams);
Body Care (lotions).
Method of Preservation
Store in a dry place, protected from moisture, heat, and light.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
The topical use of tranexamic acid in cosmetic products does not have significant side effects. However, it can occasionally trigger redness or itching. Therefore, it is recommended to test the product on a small area of your skin during the first use.
Find out more
Discovered in the 1950s, tranexamic acid is a substance related to the amino acid lysine, used in medicinal treatments for its fibrinolysis inhibiting action. It was only in 2009 that it was recently approved and introduced into the composition of beauty products by the cosmetology commission. Through its depigmenting action, this acid visibly fades the appearance of various types of skin hyperpigmentation (melasma, post-acne marks, sun spots, etc...) and thus lightens the complexion, by preventing the formation of new melanin. Research has even shown that the effectiveness of tranexamic acid rivals that of hydroquinone. It is also sought after for its anti-inflammatory function.
