Tranexamic acid is an exciting topical ingredient to fade the look of several types of skin discolorations. Research has shown the effectiveness of this ingredient rivals that of hydroquinone and is even suitable for those with melasma. Tranexamic acid also helps skin retain its youthful appearance in other ways. It's a great formula that helps to interfere with dark pigment production: Thus reducing the appearance of dark spots, age spots, discolorations and acne marks.

Recent studies have shown that topical tranexamic acid can noticeably decrease facial redness associated with rosacea due to its anti-angiogenic properties. 

This serum is enriched with powerful brightening ingredients along with tranexamic acid that work synergistically to create a one-of-a-kind effective dark spot corrector. This cocktail of performance ingredients offers a powerful solution to help you even out mottled skin tones in your complexion. When used twice daily it's extremely effective.

How you use Brighten Up depends on the problem you are trying to treat:

IN THE MORNING:
If you have multiple discolorations, apply Brighten Up all over your face after cleansing and toning.  Follow with an antioxidant serum (such as C & E or Sunrise Solution) and always finish with your sunscreen. For spot application, apply to discolored areas in the morning before your serums.

AT NIGHT:
Follow the same pattern, applying all over the face after exfoliation with AHAs or retinol, and follow with other serums. Finish with your nighttime  moisturizer.  You don’t need to wait between steps but do take care to keep as much of the tranexamic acid product on the dark spots as possible.   For added brightening, follow up with Illuminate Glow Enhansing Hydration moisturizer, with Alpha Arbutin and other botanical brighteners.

Consistency is key for achieving results with this product.

• Tranexamic Acid – ia a powerful ingredient that helps brighten skin and reduce dark spots. It interferes with melanin production by blocking the interaction between melanocytes and keratinocytes. Tranexamic acid (TXA) can help with rosacea by reducing redness and inflammation through its anti-inflammatory properties, inhibiting abnormal blood vessel growth (angiogenesis), and improving the skin barrier function, potentially alleviating symptoms like flushing and visible blood vessels associated with the condition.
• Niacinamide – Inhibits melanosome transfer between melanocytes and keratinocytes thus brightening the skin. Niacinamide also helps improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and pores.
• Alpha-Arbutin – helps reduce the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation as it improve sskin texture and tone.
• Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract – Strong inhibitory effects on melanogenesis, daisy flower extract is known for its brightening properties.
• Hexyl Resorcinol – Clinically shown to be as effective as 2% hydroquinone. It also helps stimulate glutathione synthesis. Hexylresorcinol is a powerful skin brightener that helps to reduce the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation.

Aqua, Niacinamide, Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hexylresorcinol, Tranexamic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Alpha-Arbutin, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil, Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) Leaf Extract, Lecithin, Ceteareth-20, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol.