Tranexamic Acid

Our database includes 222 products that contain Tranexamic Acid.

Rating: Loved

Written by Jacob Laboissonniere | Published May 22, 2020

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Benefits

Dark Spots

Explained

Tranexamic Acid is derived from lysine, an amino acid.

Tranexamic Acid is best used for treating hyperpigmentation, discoloration, and melasma. It can also help build a stronger skin barrier.

While is often compared to retinol, Tranexamic Acid has similar benefits. Retinol is Vitamin A whereas Tranexamic Acid is from an amino acid . Once applied, Tranexamic Acid starts decreasing inflammation from UV exposure. Tranexamic Acid also prevents our skin cells from meeting the pigment production cells.

Tranexamic Acid is also a medication used to reduce heavy bleeding.

People also like: Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Azelaic Acid

People also dislike: Niacinamide, Azelaic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid

Also known as: Txa

Tranexamic Acid is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.9% of the products in our database containing it.

What it does:

Astringent, Skin Conditioning

Community Stats

338 people from our community have liked or disliked this ingredient.

Users who like it 💖

Often have the following skin types:

Oily Combination

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Dark Spots • Texture • Dullness • Fine Lines

Where it's used

Tranexamic Acid is most often found as ingredient number 13 within an ingredient list.

Of the 7 products in our database that have a known concentration of Tranexamic Acid, we've seen concentrations from 1% to 6% specified within their ingredient lists.