facetheory Exaglow Serum S10 - Tranexamic Acid Serum, Lighten Dark Spots, Fights Hyperpigmentation, 5% Tranexamic Acid, Vitamin C and Liquorice Vegan and Cruelty-Free, Made in the UK | 30ml

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It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria. This brand-new perfecting serum contains tranexamic acid and other key actives to lighten dark spots and pigmentation and smooth rough areas, resulting in a more uniform and luminous complexion. We have better news regarding the three magic abilities of vitamin C: there is in-vivo (tested on real people) data showing that SAP does have photo-protective (aka antioxidant) properties, though less than pure AA. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.Concentrate on dark spots and areas of discoloration or pigmentation and follow with your favourite moisturiser and sunscreen. As humectants you will find Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate, but I admit I didn’t find this to be very hydrating on its own. We started Facetheory in 2015 because we wanted to find a better, fairer way of doing skincare - skincare that works, that’s vegan, and that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. This is actually the first Tranexamic Acid product I have tried and it sold me on the ingredient as supporting pick in my hyperpigmentation routine.

Aqua, propanediol (humectant from corn syrup), tranexamic acid (derivative of amino acid lysine), niacinamide (vitamin B3), lactic acid (AHA, vegan source), sodium ascorbyl phosphate (stabilised vitamin C), glycerin (humectant), sodium anisate, (preservative from star anise), sodium levulinate (preservative from sugar cane), glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice) root extract, gellan gum (gelling agent), sodium phytate (natural chelator), sodium hyaluronate (salt of hyaluronic acid), citric acid (pH adjuster), potassium sorbate (preservative).They can deliver to your door but you must provide a street name, house number or name of apartment complex, and apartment number. Once inside the skin, it hydrates, but not from the outside - putting pure water on the skin (hello long baths! It is more hydrating and feels more like a gel cream than a serum, so on my skin it can replace the moisturizer during the warmer months.

A 2005 study showed in vitro (in test tubes) that 1% SAP has a strong antimicrobial activity on evil acne causing P.You initially accused me of sending you a broken product and then you asked me to give you half the monies worth. This product is free from animal ingredients, benzalkonium chloride, benzophenones/benzophenone derivatives, bisphenol a (BPA), butoxyethanol, BHT, carbomer, coal tar dyes, -cones, ethanolamines (MEA/DEA/TEA), formaldehyde, hydroquinone, liquid petrolatum, methyl cellosolve, methylisothiazolinone, methylchloroisothiazolinone, mercury, mercury compounds, mineral oil, oxybenzone, parabens, paraffin oil, phenoxyethanol, phthalates, polyethylene glycol (PEGs), resorcinol, siloxanes, sodium nitrite, sulfates, thimerosal, triclosan, triclocarban. A serum formulated to lighten dark spots and pigmentation, and smooth rough areas for a luminous and uniform complexion.

Vitamin C is an essential antioxidant that helps defend skin from free radicals and reduces environmental damage.Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin. Our goal is for everyone to feel beautiful in their skin, so they can get on with their lives: we worry about their skin, so they don’t have to. Although we cannot stop aging, there are ingredients that have been shown to slow the process: retinoids, antioxidants, and some peptides. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea. acnes and it also showed in vivo (on real people) that 5% SAP can strongly improve the inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions of acne vulgaris.