SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Serum

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 serum for dark spots improves the appearance of skin discoloration, brightens skin, and evens skin tone in as early as 2 weeks. Due to the concentration of Kojic acid in this formula, a shift in color is expected. This could lead to a light brown or amber color, but the formula remains effective.

• 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)
• Improvement in the appearance of stubborn brown patches
• Reduction in post-blemish marks in deeper skin tones
• 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
• TSA Approved

• 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% SULFONIC ACID (HEPES): This synthetically-derived acid activates natural enzymes in skin to help break the bonds that bind dead skin cells to the surface for even exfoliation.

• Twice daily, apply 3-5 drops of this skin discoloration serum to the face.
• If using in the morning, apply after a SkinCeuticals vitamin C serum and follow with a sunscreen.
• Limit sun exposure while using this product.
• Do not use on irritated or broken skin. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.