The Truth About Tranexamic Acid Serum

[@Freening90]

Be minimalist's tranexamic acid is amazing. It helped lighten my dark neck folds. It's so nice to see you suggest it. Feels good :)

[@KaurSim-yz6nv]

Good to see Minimalist got your attention Dr. 😊

[@SakshiSahwal]

dr dray with Indian minimalist product in her thumbnail.. instant click💜

[@BigDestinyStyle]

Could you do a refresh on your cosmetic procedures series? The old ones are good but I think you've gotten a lot better at making videos and its been 7 years since those. Much love!

[@march384]

I love the minimalist serum! It's so gentle and can be easily paired with tretinoin and it's so affordably priced (costs less than $6 in sales). You should try out more minimalist products, especially the vitamin c serums (there are two), alpha arbutin serum and the light fluid sunscreen .

[@debrah.1348]

I have been using a product with 5% Tranexamic acid and 2% kojic acid along with AHA and BHA peel pads and have seen an improvement in my hyperpigmentation. It wasn't one singular product but a combination of both of them that helped me. Thanks for another informative video!

[@erodashfryne]

May I know the name of the product w/ 5% tranexamic acid & 2% Kojic acid?

[@debrah.1348]

@@erodashfryne It is a called Dermamade Melafade.

[@cebamy]

Can you please share the product?

[@manusiakuat2021]

Naturium maybe​@@erodashfryne

[@smiledance4933]

Which product are you using?

[@primordialmeow7249]

I have three big sunspots that I have worked with the last four years. I have gotten to the point where I throw everything at them and religiously use my sunscreen. I am satisfied when I’m able to suppress them significantly. They never completely go away. Red light helps as well. I am content with a significant fading and skin brightening. I had to adjust my expectations.

[@mughilankv5855]

Minimalist is cheap yet so so so effective,most of my products are minimalist and their barrier repair cream😍...ohh my god i have bought 5 tubes of it in 1 year because i use lot of actives and end up destroying my skin barrier😅 and it heals in just a day or 2..but be warned it stings like hell in broken skin barrier but worth it 💯

[@Ninjaned]

You should try their haircare range when they launch it internationally.. it's AMAZING

[@accountuser9382]

Love how you gave us an affordable alternative Dr.dray🙌😄💗

[@sangeethas4928]

Hi, Dr. Dray! Could you please make a dedicated video reviewing products from the Minimalist brand?

[@Edina03]

I can vouch for the Inkey List Tranexamic acid, honestly not sure why or how exactly, but I can see big results with it for dark spots on my forehead. Also causes no irritation and it is at a good price point so I can recommend it to anyone with dark spots/melasma.

[@grespinosa]

It’s kind of pricey at Sephora - - I found a higher percentage from a different brand on Amazon that I will try soon, sure hope it works. 👀

[@98765KSC]

5% tranexamic gel really visibly reduced my facial birthmark I’ve had since I was a child. This has been the biggest fastest improvement I’ve seen of all the whitening serums/actives I’ve tried. I started off with red light therapy, improved a little, then differin nightly also improved more. I use all 3 now and hopefully soon I won’t need to slap on thick layer of concealer anymore.

[@danica5235]

did you use the acid with the differin? did it irrittate ur skin?❤

[@98765KSC]

@@danica5235 yes i did. Didn’t feel any irritation. I put a v light layer of the tranexamic and mainly on where I have my spots.

[@ForgedResilience]

Which tranexamic acid product if you don't mind sharing?

[@mannvisharma5460]

I love minimalist! Hope you review more products from them.

[@marylawman8603]

You're teaching me something new again, Dr Dray. I've never heard of this product. I'm really so clueless when it comes to all of these products, trends etc. but thanks to you, I feel like I'm getting the best professional opinion and education. Thanks, as always, for all of your hard work. Happy Friday! I hope you, your sweet momma and little Tybee have a wonderful weekend!! 💖

[@Sarah-xb5vh]

skin 1004 “tone brightening ampoule!” 2% tranexamic acid, 4% niacinimide and Cica - feel like it doesn’t get enough attention

[@abeerrahman7330]

does it really work?

[@magpiesneedle2575]

FaceTheory has Exaglow Serum, 5% tranexamic acid, vitamin C, Niacinamide, lactic acid, and liquorice. In the UK it’s £24 (I don’t think there’s a great difference in the exchange rate to dollars - don’t know about elsewhere). I’m not sure where it’s based. I have rosacea and some hyperpigmentation. I don’t know how well it’s working, yet. But I’ve had no issues with it.

[@DeltaChi16]

I’ve been using Good Molecules discoloration serum and I’ve noticed immediate results.

[@sharryhillebrand5595]

Same. Love it.

[@magdalenabc567bc7]

I got results a year ago and now trying it again.

[@laurajean7913]

Any irritation?

[@sharryhillebrand5595]

@@laurajean7913 none for me or my teenager.

[@DeltaChi16]

@@laurajean7913 No, however I’ve introduced serums to my sponsoring the beginning of Covid. I’ve utilized exfoliating products for well over 2+ years so I’m not sure if my skin is just accustomed to products that increase skin cell turnover.

[@LLW8765]

Thank you. I’ve been evaluating skin and dark spot brighteners for ages. This was the information I needed.

[@Luke-go3ey]

Thank you so much Andrea for all this information, the quality of your videos is on another level.

[@DrDrayzday]

You are so welcome!

[@Luke-go3ey]

@@DrDrayzday aw thank you SO MUCH for your answer, made my day ☺️ have a good one!

[@alicewoo7856]

best video on tranexamic acid in skincare - thank you so much Dr Dray !!!

[@MischiefManaged-c5k]

Thorough thoughtful video as usual! Thanks Dr Dray ❤️

[@davidshabas3839]

Happy Friday Dr Dray so excited to be here i live for this❤️

[@DrDrayzday]

Morning!

[@davidshabas9280]

@@DrDrayzday ❤

[@NewBrandification]

I’m about to try txa for telangiectasia caused by rosacea, cos de baha has an inexpensive 10%, I will consider the minimalist for maintenance as I have oily congested skin and have to use bha+aha regularly or the build up of sebum and dead skin aggravates rosacea. Never seen anyone speak on either topic, thanks for this video 😊

[@Justin_Osugi]

Percentage isn't everything but hopefully whatever you try works!

[@NewBrandification]

@@Justin_Osugi thanks, I’m going to try 10% as it was used in the study and a KZbin esthetician replicated the results, if I get good results then will switch to a lower percentage as there’s a lot more product options

[@mockingbirdnightingale7169]

I was put on tranexamic acid (pill form) for rosacea briefly. It was at the tail end of my treatment plan, my rosacea (demodex) was already very well under control. I decided to come off it because I didn't like the effects it had on my period. I wasn't on it long enough to see any effects on the redness. The theory was it might reduce the remaining redness AFTER my demodectic rosacea was put into full remission. Ultimately, I just stuck to Metronidazole cream for another couple years. Now, 6 years after starting my rosacea treatment, my redness is VERY minimal and I haven't had a flare in years (I don't have demodex anymore though). So it ended up not being a big part of my treatment, but we gave it a shot anyway.

[@maricelg777]

Happy Friday Dr. Dray❤

[@DrDrayzday]

happy friday

[@Lyvvie]

I'm convinced the algorithm is our mind boss now. I saw a new recommended video by an "almost 60," year old man telling his secrets and he mentioned a TA lotion he uses. I'd never heard of it and was doing a basic google to learn more. Not 12 hours later here you are giving all the information! I appreciate you, Dr. Dray.

[@littleboyimnida]

damn dr dray reviewing minimalist?????

[@sharontisherman7619]

Why is reviewing minimalist interesting? I have never heard of this brand.❤

[@Sanely_insane_1]

Its from India, like ordinary. I dd get good result wuth tranexemic acid, my pigmentation did reduce noticeably

[@Me_di]

The company is literally the same. Copy eveything except population control or equal rights for women 😂

[@chosenandblessed9040]

​@Sanely_insane_1 which one did you use and how

[@berensaat509]

Dr Shereene too! I remember she suggested minimalist's ceramide moisturizer.

[@pamelagileno5483]

I just clicked on this video. Glad to see it. Tranexamic acid is a no-go for me because I have Prothrombin G20210A. I'm also now post menopausal so this means HRT is also out.

[@GeorgiiAird]

Happy Friday to my fav Dr Dray and y’all 🩷🤗 pumped to hear the truth! on it

[@DrDrayzday]

Morning!

[@teacherspetism]

Good Molecules discoloration serum is pretty effective at mitigating dark spots as well. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to treat a condition that is never going away…imho

[@Alexellis738]

Happy Friday! Thank you for all the content ❤

[@DrDrayzday]

happy friday

[@luv945]

I know this for sure TA from Skinceuticals Discoloration Defense is effective, with 3% TA, 1 % kojic, 5 % niacinamide, you can use the whole bottle for 2 years, 1 drop will do for the whole face, i dont have melasma but a colleague of mine in her early 50's had a very bad melasma I gave her a 3 weeks of this serum to use to test it out, she came back to me after 5 days to tell me she wants the serum i gave her, coz my oh my it did lighten up her melasma as she been treating it for so many years. I ended up giving her the bottle so she can continue and im excited to see her face transform

[@harrietxo2310]

I love the Mary and may eye cream with it in it. It states that you can use it as a spot treatment (for marks/hyperpigmentation) or as a facial cream for same reasons & the other brighting benefits

[@JessTV05]

Thank you for this topic..very informative..

[@jgoldfarb3]

Great video on very important issues, Thank you 👍

[@understone86]

Recently trx is very common in every mainstream drugstore cosmetics in Japan. I guess it doing stg. And i believe its better for prevention of developing melasma and PIH. May work more effectively against PIE and rosacea.

[@Dan_Alien]

Thank you Dr Dray! I am using tranexamic acid as it is Rx'd to me. Knowing that there are some benefits like barrier function and less redness. Which for me I noticed because my skin is very reactive so it's always red. Not so since I started using 5% tranexamic acid. My skin is so much better. Thank you for making this video it cleared up so much that I didn't understand or needed to know.

[@SamsamSamsara]

Wow dr dray reviewing minimalist. Proud moment. Love you dr Dray 😢😢

[@barbarar5869]

I have tried the tranexamic acid from Naturium, which has kojic acid as well. Sadly it did nothing for my melasma, but it is an afforable product and I am glad I at least gave it a try

[@looovegoodmusic]

Thank you! Would love your take on sun spots.

[@ic3482]

I’ve been curious about this acid, so thank you for the informative video. Can you do a video on improving larger pores as we age and lose elasticity?

[@sohinisarkar4101]

Could you pleaseeee review more Minimalist products?

[@nicolabaker4391]

The Inkey list Tranexamic Acid cleared up my Post Inflammatory Pigmentation from Folliculitus and Keratosis pilaris. I now use it 2 x weekly to prevent reoccurance as unfortunately due to PCOS I constantly battle folliculitus and ingrown hairs on my face as I have grown a beard.

[@paulahatch9955]

Happy weekend Dr Dray…see you tomorrow x💙🤩

[@johncheffy4775]

Numbuzin no5 serum contains a good combination of actives . Hado Labo Toner has TX in some .

[@monikawatkins8525]

I watched Labmuffing video on tranexamatic acid. She said that it’s too big of molecule to penetrate the skin. After your video I am so, so conflicted… I’ve been using the combination of that plus alpha arbutin and kojic acid. After a year and a half I can totally say, it does Not work. At least for my sun melasma. But you are right, it does not agrivate my rosacea. But what’s the point if it doesn’t work….

[@turnbacktime65]

Love lab muffin. She’s brilliant! Have you tried Niacinimide and alpha Arbutin together? It was a game changer for me.

[@DrDrayzday]

it works well for post-inflammatory erythema

[@rjrod1326]

I've used tranexamic acid for melasma unfortunately did nothing. I tried kojic acid, niacinamide, licorice root, alpha arbutin, AHAs literally everything. Hydroquinone is the only thing that has helped. Once my 3 months are up with Hydroquinone I will use the alternate lightening ingredients for 3 months.

[@cebamy]

Can you share what your alternate lightening product after hydroquinone is?

[@jordandrexler9559]

Any side effects?

[@margieryne6220]

Great informative video! TFS! Have a great weekend!❤️

[@DrDrayzday]

happy friday

[@angelinamiamor]

My neck skin had been ruined by a dermatologist with some kind of laser. As a result of his treatment I developed a severe case of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Now nobody has any idea how to get rid of it😖

[@jlm517rocks]

ii've been combining dry brushing, a few of tonya zavasta's suggestions, dr dray's recommendations, gatden of wisdom intense spot serum, the 60-yr old man's Fade serum suggestion & tinted sunscreen or bb cream w/spf to reduce sun spots & hyperpigmentation from bug bites (not acne nor melasma). Had shingles in 2012 * that took awhile for scars to fade, & my assessment maintains dry brushing & body & facial gua sha make the difference.

[@susanmcf1]

Tranexamic acid serum does nothing for my hyperpigmentation, including melasma.

[@mercedes4328]

Thank you for such thorough information. 💖

[@davidle3567]

Thanks for clearing this up! I’ve been wondering this.

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks for watching

[@sharonscott1776]

Paula’s choice discolouration repair here in Australia $117 so I use Naturium TXA and Arbutin both $39.95 each

[@michelletidler6773]

Totally off topic here. Ive been in the skincare field for decades now. I know most viewers on here dont agree with the natural skincare or clean as some call it. I wasn't either. However, I was just diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. My home nurse told me to go all organic/natural in my skincare. Shes been a nurse for a very looooong time. So Im wondering if theres some truth in to these claims of toxins,etc harming us and causing cancer or other diseases. Please be kind and no bashing. I would very much like some recommendations on skincare lines that are mostly fragrance free that would be good for my issue. I already use Vanicreams products as well as some others. I dont really care for LaRoche Posay and the only products I like from CeraVe are their cleansers. No Cetaphil either please. Much appreciated.

[@christinechristine3848]

Thanks for addressing Rosacea!

[@aditide1280]

i have been using be minimalist tranexamic acid since March 2020 along with tretinoin 0.025% cream and it did wonders for the hyperpigmentation i had developed on my face due to usage of contraceptives. Currently i am pairing it with minimalist alpha arbutin

[@Ecey156]

Dr Dray! You are the best! Should we use tinted sunscreen or just a clear sunscreen on the PIH area? Thank you 🩷

[@jgoodwin977]

Thank you for explaining this 🙏

[@carolchadwick3580]

Musely products for Melasma …. Can you please comment on this product 😊

[@asitdas8353]

Please review other products from Minimalist ❤ love from India to Dear Dr. Dray!

[@tonyj4271]

Happy Friday everyone enjoy !

[@DrDrayzday]

happy friday

[@rl4195]

Happy birthday 🎉 you are amazing 🤩

[@lisasomers547]

Thank you this is so helpful. Curious about sunscreens can we absorb vitamin D through our skin if we have applied to physical or chemical sunscreen?

[@patriciaflores2776]

Awesome info. as always thank you🌞💐

[@helenorgarycrevonis2022]

Thank you Dr. Dray! Perfect timing I was looking into the topic.

[@shoknod7328]

Please tell about Seborrheic keratoses

[@Bird5861tr4]

So tranexamic can be used in a preventive way in melanin production?

[@Dona-g9x]

Thankyou dr dray, Love you ❤❤❤

[@ndrhskndr3973]

I have also been using the Minimalist's 3% TA. I use it at night as suggested by the brand on their box. I use it with niancinamide as well. In the morning i use alpha arbutin and vit c with an aha+bha toner. So far, no irritation and i think i can see the dark spots on my cheeks are slowly disappearing.

[@Vegan_Vlogs]

Hi, may i ask which toner do you use that has both bha and aha in it?

[@ndrhskndr3973]

@@Vegan_Vlogs sure! The toner is called Cos De BAHA - AHA BHA Facial Toner. It's made in korea.

[@Vegan_Vlogs]

@@ndrhskndr3973 thank you :)

[@CraiiZeD]

This is an amazing thing to hear, Im recovering from a face laser and I ended up getting hyperpigmentation 😢 have found nothing that seems to help except being out of the sun and staying moisturized

[@vitran6815]

What kind laser did u have?

[@CraiiZeD]

@@vitran6815 profractional, ive done halo lasers before and had no issues but i upped the ante and wanted a deeper laser treatment so i did the more ablative laser and.. yah my skin couldnt handle it as well

[@sassyd7286]

Read that needs to be at 10%, in order to treat Melasma properly. Is that accurate? And what about for Rosesea or general redness?

[@selam134]

Thank you Dr. Dray. Problem is gold standard hydroquinone doesn't work for every one . If I'm not mistaken, it works on 68% people according to studies. Not a small amount but what are options for those of us hydroquinone doesn't work 😢

[@liviusss]

Dr. Dray since it works on blood vessels can we assume tranexamic acid could also improve rosacea (specifically redness/dilated vessels)? OMG you already answered, and I have steroid-induced rosacea from long-term use of the infamous Mario Badescu products containing undisclosed steroids... It's a good option since my skin is very sensitive and can't tolerate niacinamide and azelaic acid. Thank you, Dr. Dray! ❤

[@kiwi14863]

In the UK we have a 2.5 % tranexamic acid booster serum available from Me+ by Superdrug ❤️

[@sergioin3D]

Dr dray; you mentioned that it reduces inflammatory markers; it sounds like to me that it doesn’t allow for inflammation, isn’t that bad? If the skin doesn’t respond to external factors?? What does it mean for the skin if it can’t go into inflammation mode??

[@jcookie9448]

Thank you once again! I have to look into it fuether. Andrea, have you heard of Niche Beauty Lab? They have started to get some traction here in EU and I'm curious to hear what you think of eapeciallt their theramid line (vitA, 3% copper peptide, vit c, etc) but also their "transparent" retinal cream.

[@KingKikikoi]

Your thoughts on Sunekos injectable? A KZbin doc is been pushing a lot saying it’s the only anti-aging injectable that works. Saw his presentation seemed legit I was wondering about your thoughts ❤

[@xofruit]

Dime has a product called "Dark Spot Corrector" that has 4% niacinamide and 3% tranexamic acid (also uses daisy flower extract). Super curious about their formulation - for $58 retail price, I've been waiting before I possibly buy it

[@katm7255]

Buy Remedy for dark spots instead. You’re welcome.

[@memoonasaeed4408]

Will u recommend good molecules discoloration correcting for pih due to acne? While using adaplene and azelaic acid on alternate days

[@db-gb5xi]

I'd check Dr Dray's video, best products to fade post acne red marks (PIE) or even her good molecules brand review video.

[@jaspérweeks]

I was prescribed tranexamic acid (oral pill format) for adenomyosis and noticed my eczema seemed to almost completely disappear. It got me fascinated in it as a skincare thing because I've been really struggling with so much of my face being bright red and flaking off constantly.

[@alyshal417]

Thank you! Have a fabulous day! 💙❤️🩵

[@sharonscott1776]

I’ve been using Naturium Tranexamic acid and Naturium Arbutin I’m on my second bottle. Hasn’t faded my sun spots yet. I’m using them with Tretinoin at night. Do I continue or is it another waste of money?

[@deutschemama911]

Dr. Dray, what are your thoughts on the Skin Better/Sun Better Tone Smart SPF 75?

[@db-gb5xi]

The one skincare doctor that's reviewed that is Dr. Ania Marie who likes pricey skincare.

[@harmonandrews2849]

which is better, tranexamic acid kojic acid or azelaic acid? I already have Paula's Choice azelaic and I want to stick with 1 product for now, but I don't know if others will yield better results...

[@priyad9376]

Hi Dr. Dray, can vitamin C (L-ascorbic) and resveratrol used together?

[@fenzirulfr]

yes

[@DrDrayzday]

yes

[@lauraadingmburu9446]

Dr. Dray do you have a layering routine for treating hyperpigmentation using melasyn and tranexamic acid? For example, Can we use them on the same day or do we have to use on altetnate days?

[@lila9697]

I’m going to give this a shot

[@valmalinskaya]

I have the inkey list tranexemic acid night serum and I love using it for dark spots after acne (I use it rarely as I see the results right away)

[@swptx]

DR DRAYYY please review the new seaweed bath co invisible mineral gel spf 50!! It’s on sale at Whole Foods

[@claudiasmith9117]

Good morning Dr Dray ❤

[@DrDrayzday]

Morning!

[@johncheffy4775]

My Tretinoin formula has 5% Tranexamic Acid included . I use a Niacinimide and Glutathione moisturiser and vitC serum AM . I wouldn't buy a dedicated Tx serum or B3 or HA serum . 🙌👍🇬🇧😃

[@JoeB2825]

What’s the name of the moisturizer

[@johncheffy4775]

@@JoeB2825 APLB , it's a 🇰🇷 company .

[@Bird5861tr4]

Tranexamic serum has been a complete let down for my melasma. It's hard to completely get rid at home with just serums. Even with Vitamin C it's no miracle.

[@spatico]

Hi dr. Dray ✨️✨️ do you think the skinceuticals Discoloration Defense serum is worth trying to treat melasma for sensitive skin since it is so pricy?

[@db-gb5xi]

I'd check her video on that from a few years ago.

[@Chawaniii]

Hi, i finished a bottle and never again. it s a waste of money.

[@CRCC830]

yeah i’ve been skeptical about topical TXA. i’d be interested to see if microchanneling/needling could help

[@1future797]

Hey Dr. Dray if you get a chance sometime hopefully you can address the issue of somebody who grew up in the sun and waited later in life to start caring for their skin properly 🙏🏼 I know alot of sun damage cannot be undone but do you have recommendations on products to try that can just overall help skin health in this case? Edit: later in life = 30’s in my case.

[@aliveinheels4540]

As a skincare pro, brilliant video. I will use this to educate both clients and PROS because it provides such a through and succinct review. Please could you comment on the new EU refs that are restricting % of TranX and Kojic acid in products and even treatments.

[@drusilla2943]

Even though I don't use Minimalist, this gives me joy as an Indian😂😅❤

[@thanhnhuthopham3249]

I literally just bought Haru Haru Tranexamic Acid 😮 Can I use Tranexamic acid with centella asiatica when having active cystic acne?

[@Melisa-g1j]

It’s said don’t try to fix that’s unbroken. Meaning if you’re skin is doing fine acne free or few acne stray away from all this. No need to experiment w strong acids unnecessarily as good as they are they also do some serious irreversible damage.

[@de3082]

Hello doc dray ❤😊 can we use this during pregnancy?