Discoloration Defense

Face Serum for Skin Discoloration

Discoloration Defense is a layerable daily use serum clinically proven to reduce the appearance of k ... Read full description

Discoloration Defense

Face Serum for Skin Discoloration

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Skin Type: Dry, Normal, Oily, Combination

Skin Concern: Discoloration

Features

This skin serum targets the look of uneven skin tone to achieve brighter, more even-looking skin.

Discoloration Defense is a layerable daily use serum clinically proven to reduce the appearance of key types of skin discoloration in all skin tones. Formulated with 3% tranexamic acid, 1% kojic acid, 5% niacinamide, and 5% HEPES, this formula brightens skin and evens skin tone in as early as 2 weeks.

Benefits

Reduces the look of uneven skin tone, improve brightness, and minimize the reoccurrence of discoloration (with continued use)
Paraben-, fragrance-, silicone-, gluten-, 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 regimen recommendations

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

59% average improvement in the appearance of even skin tone

Apply 3-5 drops of SkinCeuticals skin discoloration serum, twice daily
For morning use, apply skin serum after a SkinCeuticals vitamin C serum and follow with a SkinCeuticals broad spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen.
Lessen your skin's sun exposure while using this skin serum.
Do not use on irritated or broken skin. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.

An abundance of everyday elements—including UV exposure, prescription drugs, and some professional treatments—can trigger production of melanin in the skin’s lowest epidermal layers. This excess melanin rises to the surface of the skin, causing frequent and visible skin discoloration. Discoloration on skin can manifest in a range of ways, including post-acne marks and stubborn brown patches on the cheekbones, forehead, and upper lip.

Discoloration Defense uses a combination of potent and proven brightening ingredients—including new tranexamic acid—to address key types of skin discoloration.

3% Tranexamic Acid
This ingredient improves the look of uneven skin tone. Optimal results occur 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. This ingredient is known to help reduce the appearance of skin discoloration.

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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.