Discoloration Defense

Face Serum for Skin Discoloration

Daily dark spot corrector targets visible skin discoloration for brighter, more even-looking skin. ... Read full description

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• Dry

• Oily

• Combination

• Normal

• Sensitive

• Discoloration

Discoloration Defense

Face Serum for Skin Discoloration

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Discoloration Defense Benefits

Features a synergistic blend of anti-discoloration ingredients to reduce the appearance of skin discoloration, improve brightness, and minimize the recurrence of discoloration (with continued use)

60% average improvement in the appearance
of stubborn brown patches*

34% average reduction in post-blemish marks
in deeper skin tones**

Paraben-, fragrance-, silicone-, and
hydroquinone-free

Ideal at-home complement to professional skin discoloration treatments, such as chemical peels or non-ablative laser; always consult with a physician for individual skin discoloration serum regimen recommendations

Discoloration Defense Product Details

Daily dark spot corrector targets visible skin discoloration for brighter, more even-looking skin.

Discoloration Defense is a layerable, daily-use dark spot corrector clinically proven to reduce the appearance of key types of skin discoloration in all skin tones, including hard-to-treat forms such as stubborn brown patches and post-acne marks. Formulated with 3% tranexamic acid, 1% kojic acid, 5% niacinamide, and 5% HEPES, this formula serum for dark spots improves the appearance of skin discoloration, brightens skin, and evens skin tone in as early as 2 weeks.

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Discoloration Defense
SCIENCE + PROOF

Visible Results

In a 12-week clinical study, Discoloration Defense significantly
improved the appearance of key skin discoloration markers*:

In a new 12-week study on deeper skin tones (Fitzpatrick V-VI),
twice-daily application of Discoloration Defense demonstrated
a statistically-significant reduction in the appearance of discoloration,
post-inflammatory discoloration, and even skin tone.**

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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

34%

Reduction in post-blemish marks at 12 weeks

Visible Results

In a 12-week clinical study, Discoloration Defense significantly improved the appearance of key skin discoloration markers*:

In a new 12-week study on deeper skin tones (Fitzpatrick V-VI), twice-daily application of Discoloration Defense demonstrated a statistically-significant reduction in the appearance of discoloration, post-inflammatory discoloration, and even skin tone.**

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

34%

Reduction in post-blemish marks at 12 weeks

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The Science Behind Discoloration Defense

What is Skin Discoloration?

Skin discoloration is a result of excess melanin production due to exposure to environmental aggressors, inflammation, or a medical condition. Discoloration can appear in multiple ways, such as dark spots, redness, or post-acne marks. Discoloration Defense is clinically proven to significantly improve dark spots, post-acne marks, or uneven skin tone in as early as two weeks.

Discoloration Do’s + Don’ts

Discoloration Do’s + Don’ts

DO: Use Sunscreen Daily
To effectively reduce discoloration and improve overall skin tone, always use a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen.

DON’T: Skip Antioxidants
Exfoliate and brighten skin while correcting dark spots by incorporating an antioxidant-rich serum like Discoloration Defense into your routine.

Treatments for Discoloration

Reduce discoloration by combining Discoloration Defense with a professional treatment such as chemical peels or intense pulsed light (IPL). Chemical peels exfoliate the skin’s surface to reveal a smoother, more radiant surface, while IPL is a non-invasive treatment that penetrates the skin’s surface to target redness and dark spots. Depending on your tone and needs, either or both treatments can improve discoloration.

Physician's Insight

"I recommend Discoloration Defense between chemical peels- this formula targets stubborn types of discoloration but is gentle on my patients’ skin, making it ideal for an at-home regimen between treatments."

Dr. Sarah Sawyer

Board Certified Dermatologist
Dermatology and Laser of Alabama

Dr. Sarah Sawyer

Board Certified Dermatologist
Dermatology and Laser of Alabama

Key Ingredients

Paraben-Free

Gluten-Free

Fragrance-Free

Silicone-Free

Hydroquinone-Free

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3% Tranexamic Acid

This synthetically-derived ingredient minimizes the recurrence 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 exfoliant activates natural enzymes in the skin to help break the bonds that bind dead skin cells to the surface for even exfoliation.

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How to Use Discoloration Defense

Prep + Dispense

Twice daily, apply 3-5 drops of this skin discoloration serum to the face.

Apply + Complete

If using in the morning, apply after a SkinCeuticals vitamin C serum and follow with a SkinCeuticals broad spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen.

Answers to your frequently asked
Discoloration Defense Serum questions.

What does Discoloration Defense Serum do?

How do you use Discoloration Defense Serum?

Discoloration Defense Serum should be used by applying 3-5 drops to the face twice daily. Morning applications of this serum for dark spots should be applied after SkinCeuticals vitamin C serum and before SkinCeuticals broad spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen. Do not apply to broken or irritated skin.

How long does it take for Discoloration Defense Serum to work?

Discoloration Defense Serum dark spot corrector is clinically shown to improve the appearance of uneven skin tone by 59% after 12 weeks of twice-daily application. How do you treat skin discoloration? Discoloration Defense Serum contains a formula of key ingredients in 3% tranexamic acid, 5% niacinamide, 5% HEPES that work synergistically to exfoliate and reduce skin discoloration and correct dark spots.

What causes skin discoloration?