Discoloration Defense
Discoloration Defense
SkinCeuticals

Discoloration Defense

$160.34
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$160.34
 

Discoloration Defense is a layerable, daily-use dark spot corrector clinically proven to reduce the appearance of key types of skin discoloration, 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.

Clinical Studies:

In 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

*A 12-week, single-center, clinical study was conducted on 50 females, ages 25 to 60, Fitzpatrick I-IV, with mild-to-moderate facial skin discoloration, including stubborn dark spots, post-acne marks and uneven skin tone. Discoloration Defense was applied to the face twice a day in conjunction with a sunscreen. Efficacy and tolerability evaluations were conducted at baseline and at weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Ideal for: hyperpigmentation, sun damage, scars, acne, acne scars, melasma, dark spots

TRANEXAMIC ACID: Minimizes the recurrence of discoloration and brown patches with continued use.

KOJIC ACID: Improves skin brightness.

NIACINAMIDE: Helps reduce the appearance of discoloration.

HEPES: Accelerates cell turnover and enhances penetration.

❖ Twice daily, apply 3-5 drops to face, neck and chest.
❖ For morning use, apply a Skinceuticals vitamin C antioxidant scrum and follow with a broad spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen.
❖ Limit sun exposure while using this product.

Aqua / Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Glycerin, Tranexamic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl, Urea, Kojic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Edta