Discoloration Defense - 30ml
Face Serum for Skin Discoloration
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. Formulated with 3% tranexamic acid, 1% kojic acid, 5% niacinamide, and 5% HEPES, this formula serum for dark spots improves the appearance of skin discoloration, brightens skin, and evens skin tone in as early as 2 weeks.
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
Retinol cream may increase photosensitivity. Always use a high-protection, broad spectrum sunscreen when using this product. As a precaution, retinol cream products should not be used by pregnant women or women who intend to become pregnant in the near future. Though there are no reports of topical retinol having any negative effect on fetal development, always consult a physician.
Discoloration Defense 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 patches*
- 34% average reduction in post-blemish marks in deeper skin tones**
- Paraben-, fragrance-, silicone-, 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 skin discoloration serum regimen recommendations
Discoloration Defense - SCIENCE + PROOF
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.**
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.
**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.
Discoloration Defense
What is Skin Discoloration?
Skin discoloration is a result of excess melanin production due to exposure to environmental aggressors, inflammation, or a medical condition. Discoloration can appear in multiple ways, such as dark spots, redness, or post-acne marks. Discoloration Defense is clinically proven to significantly improve dark spots, post-acne marks, or uneven skin tone in as early as two weeks.
Discoloration Do’s + Don’ts
DO: Use Sunscreen Daily
To effectively reduce discoloration and improve overall skin tone, always use a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen.
DON’T: Skip Antioxidants
Exfoliate and brighten skin while correcting dark spots by incorporating an antioxidant-rich serum like Discoloration Defense into your routine.Treatments for Discoloration
Reduce discoloration by combining Discoloration Defense with a professional treatment such as chemical peels or intense pulsed light (IPL). Chemical peels exfoliate the skin’s surface to reveal a smoother, more radiant surface, while IPL is a non-invasive treatment that penetrates the skin’s surface to target redness and dark spots. Depending on your tone and needs, either or both treatments can improve discoloration.
