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Luckily, there are several treatments available that can help reduce hyperpigmentation.
One standout ingredient is tranexamic acid (TA).
TA, initially available in oral form, was originally used to treat blood clots (viaInStyle).
Now, it is additionally available in topical form and is also used to brighten hyperpigmentation.
TA is an anti-inflammatory ingredient with calming properties, and can help repair the skin barrier.
Unlike many skincare actives out there, TA actually decreases skin sensitivity to UV exposure.
There’s a safer alternative to hydroquinone arbutin.
It is a safer and effective alternative to hydroquinone and is less cytotoxic to the melanocytes."
Chang said that arbutin is an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Liquiritin helps to break up and remove melanin and pigmentation in the skin."
Vitamin Ccan help boost the effects of TA, but it also helps brighten the skin on its own.
Green told Dermstore, “Vitamin C is an amazing antioxidant that is beneficial for patients with hyperpigmentation.”
Additionally, vitamin C can boost the protective effects of sunscreen, perBaylor College of Medicine.
