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Discoloration Defense

Skin Discoloration & Dark Spot Correcting Serum
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Daily dark spot corrector targets visible skin discoloration for brighter, more even-looking skin SK ... Read full description

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Discoloration Defense
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Discoloration Defense

Skin Discoloration & Dark Spot Correcting Serum

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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 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.

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 TSA approved when traveling by airplane
  • TSA Approved TSA approved when traveling by airplane

1Protocol: Average results shown. 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.
2Protocol: A 12-week, single-center, clinical study was conducted on 51 female subjects, Fitzpatrick V-VI, with visible signs of skin discoloration/hyperpigmentation, including post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and melasma. 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.

- 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.

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Everyday elements—including UV exposure, prescription drugs, and some professional treatments—can trigger production of melanin in the skin’s lowest epidermal layers. This excess melanin rises to the surface of the skin, causing visible skin discoloration. Discoloration can manifest in a range of ways, including post-acne marks and stubborn brown patches on the cheekbones, forehead, and upper lip.

Discoloration Defense is the latest-generation dark spot corrector, using a combination of potent and proven anti-discoloration ingredients—including new tranexamic acid—to address key types of skin discoloration.

  • 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.

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

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PHYSICIAN INSIGHT

I recommend Discoloration Defense between chemical peels- this formula targets stubborn types of discoloration but is gentle on my patients’ skin, making it ideal for an at-home regimen between treatments.


Dr. Sarah Sawyer, Dermatology and Laser of Alabama


CLINICALLY PROVEN RESULTS

81%
Decrease in post-acne marks

60%
Reduction in brown patches

59%
Improvement in uneven skin tone

20%
Improvement in discoloration after 2 weeks



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