{"id":2741,"date":"2020-02-19T11:38:46","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T11:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blowclinic.com\/drpambenito\/?p=2741"},"modified":"2020-05-11T15:42:21","modified_gmt":"2020-05-11T14:42:21","slug":"treating-dark-spots-with-tranexamic-acid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drpamelabenito.com\/blog\/treatment-information\/treating-dark-spots-with-tranexamic-acid","title":{"rendered":"Treating Dark Spots With Tranexamic Acid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tranexamic acid has a powerful anti-inflammatory action used to treat hyperpigmentation and melasma. \u201cTranexamic acid reduces the production of melanin, the pigment that makes our skin darker and can cause discolouration,\u201d says aesthetic doctor Dr Pamela Benito.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike some skincare which doesn\u2019t react well with others (retinol, we\u2019re looking at you), tranexamic acid is one of the friendliest ingredients out there and pairs especially well with vitamin C and kojic acid, which are also effective known pigment brighteners. &#8220;Combining it with vitamin C or kojic acid maximises its brightening power, ensuring you get the most out of the ingredient. Also, if you are already using a hydroquinone product for skin lightening, you can add a product with tranexamic acid and potentially see even better results,&#8221; says Dr Benito.<\/p>\n<p>Is tranexamic acid suitable for pregnancy?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWomen who are pregnant often experience dark spots due to an overproduction of melanin,\u201d says Dr Benito. \u201cWhile tranexamic acid can help reduce this discolouration, due to the systemic absorption following topical administration of tranexamic acid, it is not recommended during pregnancy and avoidance might be the safest option.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Read The Full Article Here:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getthegloss.com\/article\/battling-with-dark-spots-you-need-tranexamic-acid-in-your-skincare-routine\">https:\/\/www.getthegloss.com\/article\/battling-with-dark-spots-you-need-tranexamic-acid-in-your-skincare-routine<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tranexamic acid has a powerful anti-inflammatory action used to treat hyperpigmentation and melasma. \u201cTranexamic acid reduces the production of melanin, the pigment that makes our skin darker and can cause discolouration,\u201d says aesthetic doctor Dr Pamela Benito. 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