facetheory Exaglow Serum S10 - Tranexamic Acid Serum, Lighten Dark Spots, Fights Hyperpigmentation, 5% Tranexamic Acid, Vitamin C and Liquorice Vegan and Cruelty-Free, Made in the UK | 30ml

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We're dedicated to providing you with the most up-to-date and science-backed ingredient info out there. Stabilised vitamin C used in the serum can help brighten dull skin, reduce the appearance of age spots and hyperpigmentation, and significantly reduce acne bacteria.

Thanks to the combination of these effective ingredients, this Exaglow Serum ensures maximum results. Facetheory are based in Sheffield (UK) and are making a great name for themselves in the natural beauty and skincare arena. As humectants you will find Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate, but I admit I didn’t find this to be very hydrating on its own. Dryness can be caused by a variety of factors: genetics, over-exfoliating, climate, diet, age, and skin conditions.Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. With an excellent safety profile for use in skin care, tranexamic acid is well tolerated by most skin types.

The first option is Pay Now {Mobile Money, Debit/Credit Card, and More}, which allows you to pay for your purchase through mPESA or Airtel Money and by using either your debit or credit card ((VISA, Master Card, or Amex). Lighten dark spots and pigmentation and smooth rough areas, resulting in a more uniform and luminous complexion. Decreased natural production of oils, degraded collagen, UV exposure, and lifestyle all contribute to how your skin looks over time. Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. Stabilised vitamin C can help brighten dull skin, reduce the appearance of age spots and hyperpigmentation, and significantly reduce acne bacteria.Another popular choice is the Mad Hippie Vitamin C serum, and all of these contain vitamin C in the form of SAP. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation. It’s used to treat several skin diseases that are connected to inflammation including atopic dermatitis, rosacea or eczema. Do not use simultaneously with retinol products until you have seen how your skin responds to AHA/BHA.

HA is famous for its crazy water holding capacity as it can bind up to 1000 times its own weight in water. It can be used to improve skin moisturization, as a solvent, to boost preservative efficacy or to influence the sensory properties of the end formula. I have the FaceTheory Glycolacsal Face Toner + the FaceTheory Ocuwake Eye Cream (I really like both), so added this serum for the rest of my face after cleansing. If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient. Weird smell and colour but I asked the company about this and they said it was completely normal for the batch.It has more body than the really runny ones, but is much more lightweight than the richer versions, and leaves only minimal tackiness on the skin. More info: The benefits of Tranexamic Acid in skincare explained and The benefits of Niacinamide in skincare explained) Lactic Acid is present at less than 2% as I already mentioned, so the beneficial effect through surface exfoliation is probably low, and there is also Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, a Vitamin C derivative with a potential beneficial effect on pigmentation as well. Hani describes their face feeling amazing after using the serum, indicating its ability to leave the skin feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Although we cannot stop aging, there are ingredients that have been shown to slow the process: retinoids, antioxidants, and some peptides.

Free of parabens, silicones, PEGs, SLS, SLES, and mineral oils, all of our products are vegan and cruelty-free. The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract. Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag.