SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense

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

SKIN TYPES: Dry, Normal, Oily, Combination

SKIN CONCERN: Discoloration

FEATURES:
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 latest-generation formula improves the appearance of skin discoloration, brightens skin, and evens skin tone in as early as 2 weeks.

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 patches¹
• 34% average reduction in post-blemish marks in deeper skin tones²
• 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

HOW TO USE:

- 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 SkinCeuticals broad spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen.
- Limit sun exposure while using this product.
- Do not use on irritated or broken skin. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.

KEY INGREDIENTS:

• 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 acid activates natural enzymes in skin to help break the bonds that bind dead skin cells to the surface for even exfoliation.

RESULTS:

¹In a 12-week clinical study, Discoloration Defense significantly improved the appearance of key skin discoloration markers:

• 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

²In 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.

• 34% reduction in post-blemish marks at 12 weeks