It’s a popular skin-care treatment for dark spots, but, according to Purvisha Patel, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Memphis, Tennessee, and founder of Visha Skincare, its main purpose in medical practice stems from its blood-clotting properties. “Tranexamic acid is a medication that is used to prevent or reduce excessive bleeding in various medical conditions,” … Read more
Vitamin C Antioxidant vitamin C is, hands down, the gold standard for addressing dark spots and hyperpigmentation. New York City-based board-certified dermatologist Patricia Wexler, MD, previously told Allure that this particular vitamin contains a property that inhibits your skin’s melanin production, which is what causes skin discoloration. In addition to brightening and evening your skin … Read more
Retinol is also a go-to ingredient in nighttime skin moisturizers since it can help boost skin cell turnover, promote collagen production, and increase elasticity. (That said, just follow it up with a sunscreen of at least SPF 30 during the day, since retinoids can contribute to sun sensitivity.) Dr. Green also notes alpha and beta … Read more
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