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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. ... 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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Discoloration Defense Benefits

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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)

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60% average improvement in the appearance of stubborn brown patches*

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34% average reduction in post-blemish marks in deeper skin tones**

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Paraben-, fragrance-, silicone-, and hydroquinone-free

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Ideal at-home complement to professional skin discoloration treatments, such as chemical peels or non-ablative laser; always consult with a physician for individual skin discoloration serum routine recommendations

*Protocol: 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.
**Protocol: 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.



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

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.

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.


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Discoloration Defense
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Visible Results

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

In 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.**

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Visible Results

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

In 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.**

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


34%

 

Reduction in post-blemish marks


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The Science Behind
Discoloration Defense


 
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Sponsored Physician

"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 Boyce Sawyer

Board Certified Dermatologist
Dermatology and Laser of Alabama

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Dr. Sarah Boyce Sawyer

Board Certified Dermatologist
Dermatology and Laser of Alabama

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Key Ingredients


Paraben-Free

Gluten-Free

Fragrance-Free

Silicone-Free

Hydroquinone-Free


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How to Use Discoloration Defense

1

Prep + Dispense

Twice daily, apply 3-5 drops of this skin discoloration serum to the face.



2

Apply + Complete

If using in the morning, apply after a SkinCeuticals vitamin C serum and follow with a SkinCeuticals broad spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen.


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