SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense
SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense
Discoloration Defense is a high-potency treatment for key types of discoloration. Discoloration Defense is a layerable, daily-use dark spot corrector clinically proven to reduce the appearance of key types of skin discoloration, including hard-totreat forms such as stubborn brown patches and post-acne marks. Formulated with 3% tranexamic acid, 1% kojic acid, 5% niacinamide, and 5% HEPES, this latest-generation formula improves the appearance of skin discoloration, brightens skin, and evens skin tone in as early as 2 weeks.
• Features a synergistic blend of anti-discoloration ingredients to reduce the appearance of skin discoloration, improve brightness, and minimize the reoccurrence of discoloration (with continued use)
• 60% average improvement in the appearance of stubborn
brown patches
• Free of Parabens, fragrance, silicone, gluten, and hydroquinone
• Ideal at-home complement to professional skin discoloration treatments, such as chemical peels or non-ablative laser; always consult with a physician for individual regimen recommendations
HOW TO USE
• Twice daily, apply 3-5 drops of this skin discoloration serum to the face
• If using in the morning, apply after a SkinCeuticals vitamin C serum and follow with a SkinCeuticals broad spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen
• Limit sun exposure while using this product
• Do not use on irritated or broken skin. If irritation occurs, discontinue use
30ml
CLINICAL STUDY RESULTS
In a 12-week clinical study, Discoloration Defense significantly improved the appearance of key skin discoloration markers:
• 60% average improvement in the appearance of stubborn brown patches
• 59% average improvement in the appearance of skin discoloration
• 81% average improvement in the appearance of post-acne marks
• 59% average improvement in the appearance of even skin tone
KEY INGREDIENTS
• 3% Tranexamic Acid : This synthetically-derived ingredient minimizes the reoccurrence of skin discoloration and stubborn brown patches with continued use.
• 1% Kojic Acid : Naturally produced by certain fungi, kojic acid helps improve skin brightness.
• 5% Niacinamide : Also known as vitamin B3, this water-soluble vitamin is found naturally in yeast, meat, fish, milk, eggs, green vegetables, beans, and cereal grains. It has been shown to help reduce the appearance of skin discoloration.
• 5% HEPES: This synthetically-derived acid activates natural enzymes in skin to help break the bonds that bind dead skin cells to the surface for even exfoliation.
FULL LIST OF INGREDIENTS
aqua/water, butylene glycol, niacinamide, hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, glycerin, tranexamic acid, propylene glycol, hydroxyethyl urea, kojic acid, caprylyl glycol, allantoin, chlorphenesin, xanthan gum, disodium EDTA