Apostrophe Tretinoin 0.05% + Spironolactone 5% + Tranexamic Acid 5% Formula Ingredients Explained
PrescriptionUpdated October 28, 2024 • Added by kalarai
Overview
What it is
Prescription with 3 ingredients that contains retinoid
Cool Features
It is vegan, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
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It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Apostrophe is from United States. This product is used in 2 routines created by our community.
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Ingredients, at a glance
What's in this product, and how it might affect your skin.
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Ingredients List
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Tretinoin is the best retinoid due to its proven skin benefits. It only available with a prescription in many countries.
This is not an official INCI ingredient. It is prescription medication.
Tranexamic Acid is best used for treating hyperpigmentation, discoloration, and melasma. It can also help build a stronger skin barrier.
Active Ingredients:
Tretinoin 0.05%, Spironolactone 5%, Tranexamic Acid 5%
Inactive Ingredients:
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Ingredients Explained
Tretinoin is the best retinoid due to its proven skin benefits. It only available with a prescription in many countries.
All retinoids goes through a conversion line until it can become effective. The final step of conversion is retinoic acid; retinoic acid IS Tretinoin.
This is why tretinoin is so effective; it gets to work immediately on the skin.
Research on tretinoin has found it to be incredibly effective for reducing the signs of aging. It helps improve damage from the sun, even the skin tone, and smooth out wrinkles. It is also an effective acne treatment by reducing and balancing out sebum production in pores.
Tretinoin, like other forms of Vitamin A, increases the turnover cycle of skin cells. This helps the skin create newer and healthier skin cells faster.
It can cause irritation, redness, and dry skin because it is considered a "strong" ingredient. Those with sensitive skin should consult a professional about using tretinoin.
Using retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few weeks of use. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
Read about a form of retinoid you can purchase at the store, retinol.
Learn more about TretinoinThis is not an official INCI ingredient. It is prescription medication.
Please consult with a medical professional about using this ingredient.
Tranexamic Acid is best used for treating hyperpigmentation, discoloration, and melasma. It can also help build a stronger skin barrier.
Once applied, Tranexamic Acid starts decreasing inflammation from UV exposure. Tranexamic Acid also prevents our skin cells from meeting the pigment production cells.
Its brightening property makes it great at reducing the appearance of acne scars and marks.
Fun fact: Tranexamic Acid is also a medication used to reduce heavy bleeding.
This acid is derived from lysine, an amino acid.
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