Tranexamic Acid

Tranexamic Acid for hyperpigmentation is underrated but it is extremely effective for clearing darks spots and melasma.
In this series we will go over the best product recommendations for treating hyperpigmentation whether from melasma, post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, dark marks from acne, eczema, scarring etc.
I will always recommend affordable skincare products as well.
The products recommended in this video that have tranexamic acid are:
The INKEY List Tranexamic Acid Hyperpigmentation Treatment
shop-links.co/172658967785661...
Skin Brightening & Anti Aging Serum with Tranexamic Acid, Arbutin, Licorice, Hyaluronic Acid (2.3oz)
shop-links.co/172658967922682...
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
shop-links.co/172658968032967...
AnteAGE MD Brightener (30ml)
shop-links.co/172658968136633...
Peter Thomas Roth PRO Strength Niacinamide Discoloration Treatment
shop-links.co/172658968140298...
DISCOLORATION DEFENSE Skin discoloration serum
shop-links.co/172658968239752...
SkinMedica Lytera 2.0 Pigment Correcting Serum (2 oz.)
shop-links.co/172658968366019...
The Inkey List Tranexamic Acid
JJ Labs Skin Solutions Brightening Serum
Niacid by Deceim
AnteageMD Brightener
Peter Thomas Roth Discoloration NiacinamideTreatment
SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense
Lytera 2.0 by Skin Medica
Please let me know what other ingredients you would like highlighted in the Hyperpigmentation Series and Please Like and Subscribe.
#hyperpigmentation #tranexamicacid
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Thanks for watching! 💕
Disclaimer: This video is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Content provided on this KZbin channel is for informational purposes only. Please consult with a physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options. Information on this KZbin channel should not be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional. The statements made about specific products throughout this video are not to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

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Ok, you're officially my favourite dermatologist. I love the way you teach. Thanks for this video, really helpful.

[@DrAlexisStephens]

Thank you so much. That's so kind of you. Thanks for your support❤️

[@NYCCHOCOLATE7777]

Absolutely Positively Agreed Buying This Acid Right Now

[@cesiah527]

@@DrAlexisStephens Hi Dr. Stephens!! I just came across your channel! I am so excited to see your hyperpigmentation series! Paula’s Choice just launched a Tranexamic acid discoloration repair serum today!! Could you please let me know if you think this is a product worth trying?!

[@sandiidavid3374]

Doctor, what are your thoughts on Naturium Tranexamic topical 5%

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Mine too, love from South Africa doc🇿🇦

[@LindaMurinda]

1:11 - what is tranexamic acid 1:34 - how it helps hyperpigmentation 4:45 - oral v injections v topical 6:26 - before and after pics 8:06 - product recommendations

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[@ichik333]

You have a GIFT for educating. Thank you for also utilizing your cosmetic chemistry knowledge to inform us that it goes beyond the ingredient...formulation matters! As a pharmacist, I nerd out on pharmacokinetics (hehe), so this was a pleasure to watch. Another request: please do a video on underarm hyperpigmentation and corrective measures. I imagine that with it being an intertriginous zone, it can pose a challenge to treatment. Thank you!

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[@kiwib99]

This is super helpful! Looking forward to you breaking down other ingredients in the hyperpigmentation series. It would be helpful to know if there are certain ingredients that don’t play well with each other and shouldn’t be used in the same routine and the order we should use them.

[@sarahtupacz]

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[@kristendrayton]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge ! You are amazing. As an Esthetician this is a great list to share with my hyperpigmentation clients.

[@cherylmoore9438]

I am pretty new to your channel. I found you about you a week ago. I am 61 and have been suffering from hyperpigmentation which sucks because I never even had acne in my life., I was surprised that women of color had to use some different solutions. I am so happy to find you. Thank you for sharing.

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YOUR SKIN IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, THANK U SO VERY MUCH FOR THE INFORMATION. U ARE VERY INTELLIGENT AND EDUCATED ON THIS ISSUE ESPECIALLY WITH AFRICAN AMERICAN ISSUES, IT IS A BLESSING 2 HAVE SOMEONE THAT UNDERSTANDS OUR ISSUES AND SKIN 2 ADDRESS THE PROBLEM, THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR TIME AND SERVICE 2 THE COMMUNITY, U ARE TRULY A BLESSING😇😇😇😇😇😇😇🙏🏼🤗😀🥰😉🤩😀

[@lissawatchesyoutube]

Hey, Dr. Stephens! After the hyper-pigmentation series, could you do a series on acne? And a video or series on common scalp issues, (seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, oily/itchy scalp, etc.)? Your videos are sooo helpful.

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I went to see my derm and she just prescribed this for me. I knew she was the one because I already had heard you talk about this. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Because of you I finally decided to go back and find a good derm near me. I’m so glad I did.

[@mjgarner123]

Thank you for this valuable information and examples of products. I really like the fact that you give pricing as skincare can get pretty expensive.

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The glow! Thank you so much for this info. I wish you lived near me, I would be making an appointment in a heartbeat!

[@audreyhowler]

Thank you for the product recommendation, didn't know about JJ Labs. Unfortunately dark acne marks still a problem for some of us middle-aged moms!

[@NubianP6]

Wow, I actually just ran across your video because I am going to be starting Tranexamic Acid orally for one of the conditions that you mentioned. I also struggle with hyperpigmentation issues, so helping to even out my skin tone would be an awesome consolation for having to swallow 6 of these huge pills per day! 😊

[@roohana]

your skin is to die for!! I would do anything to have your gorgeous skin....will try all your tips in hopes of getting there.

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Just found you and I'm obsessed! I wish I could have you as my dermatologist.

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Hello Dr. Pls do a video on lightening the pigmentation on knees and elbows for skin of colour. It would be a great help for us.

[@DrAlexisStephens]

Sure I will!

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Yes plz,

[@floritabenders9511]

Hey love ur channel, can you make a video layering the products on skin or how to layer these products on skin or how and when to add it into your routine, like video of your day and night routine

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[@colivier09]

Loved this video! What are some products that you should avoid using with tranexamic acid? What are some products it works well with it too?

[@sharnitac]

Thank you for your amazing videos and your knowledge on hyperpigmentation! I wish I knew all this before I turned 50 🤪 My daughter is almost 13 and your videos on cleansing etc is great to teach her at this stage itself. Also can you make videos for preteens as to dos and fonts as they are so self conscious and may make what is nothing worse than it is. Tips on how tos and what not to worry about etc. thank you 🙏

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Your skin is amazing and your videos are great!

[@colleenraymond944]

Excellent video. I am so grateful that I found your channel. I wanted to build a skin care regiment for my hyperpigmentation but I couldn't find anyone who know dark skin until I found you. Now I can do it with confidence and know it will work. ❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻

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Thank you for all the great information. Loving your channel! Can you please do a video about alpha arbutin?

[@DrAlexisStephens]

Thank you and Yes Alpha Arbutin video coming soon!

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by far the best information i've come across on Hyperpigmentation. Thanks for this video! :)

[@09denty]

First off, the way your skin glows in this video is encouraging to me as I’m on my skin care journey. I watched your video on melasma/hyperpigmentation and have developed my skin care routine based on your recommendations - (including cyspera) I’m only 2 weeks in and hope my skin can be half as glowy as yours in 14 weeks - I had a super bad case of melasma with back to back pregnancies. Wish me luck!

[@DrAlexisStephens]

Thanks so very much and I look forward to hearing about your skin success❤️

[@anjanathakkar1068]

Hi can u please share your routine, I have bought so many things looking at diff vedios but now at a loss ... I have all Ordinery products for pigmentation alpha arbutin, retinol, azalic acid, 0.2 retinol, niacinaminde and now incky tranx.... but no clue how to layer them ... please help 🙏🏼

[@SaraAshley116]

Thank you for introducing me to JJ Labs in California. I just ordered a product from them. I also saw a review mentioning you and your recommendation.

[@shukri1395]

Awesome information thank you so much. I am suffering hyperpigmentation and I will definitely try this!!

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Thank you, Alexis! So informative!

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[@xxmoniquexx1966]

Thank you for taking us to Skin school Dr Alexis. In addition to this please do a video on Mineral Sunscreens with no fragrance that will not leave leave me Purple and a exfoliant for dry patterned skin.

[@gladitslight]

Thank you doc this is very informative! Would love to see your thoughts on mandelic acid for hyperpigmentation

[@MadHatter578]

Hey, I love your videos! There are so few dermatologists specialising in skin of colour, it's so refreshing to see and you're such an inspiration (I'm in med school myself). I was wondering about the ingredient Thiamidol in Eucerin's anti pigment range. Also a review of their anti-pigment spf 50 sunscreen which (I think) is chemical not physical but designed especially for those with hyperpigmentation. I've been using their products and I think they're okay but would love your expert opinion. Thank you so much for producing amazing content!

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From South Africa, you are my favourite dermatologist because you care about our pockets

[@wndrtigres]

Great science based video. I have severely textured skin. I am trying to figure out what can help with my skin texture in addition to my hyperpigmentation

[@sm7640]

AHAs and BHAs really help with skin texture! Do some research on different ones.

[@jamilalove77]

This video is awesome and very helpful. I reaaly appreciate your teaching. Thank you!

[@cocohodge2962]

Loving the vids! Please label the chronology. I want to listen, take notes in the order you released. Brilliant♥️info

[@flawlesly8502]

It was super helpful!! Thanks for the recommendation Dr ^^

[@Yummi_913]

The Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Treatment 5% ($22) seems to be a good emulsion. My first bottle is still on the way but the reviews are really good so I'm excited.

[@princessciaira23]

So glad I found your channel! I have a question, my dermatologist prescribed me tazorac at night, adapalene in the morning and I am also taking minocycline. Are these recommended products safe to use with the products I am using now?

[@marciaharris9778]

Very helpful Dr. Alexis, didn't understood how it worked for hyperpigmentation, now I do

[@blessedone4082]

Hi Dr. Alexis, thanks so much for this wonderful information. This video is what I need. I am wondering, do I still need to buy Vit C separately if am using any of the brighteners? Thanks again.

[@HarrisPilton789]

Dr. Stephens, what lipgloss are you wearing? I love it!

[@1JFlower09]

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[@xuxie8887]

I’m so grateful for this information Dr Alexis! Thank you so much! I am battling hyperpigmentation and can’t use alot of topical treatment because my face is so sensitive due to history of inappropriate topical acid use for acne. Can you still use topical retinol, and other more gentle topical hyperpigmentation treatment while taking tranexamic acid orally? Please do a video on that. Thank you so much!

[@TamarasTimelessBeauty]

You are my new FAV Dermatologist for sure. I love seeing the growth of your channel and I know your channel is going to be huge. I love tranexamic acid! It’s in my Curology prescription and I have been enjoying a serum called tranX for my mild age spots. Recommended by PennSmith...affordable and includes Kojic Acid as well as other pigment fighters). Off topic question...what do you think of at home microdermabrasion? Not for pigmentation, but to keep milia at bay?

[@DrAlexisStephens]

Thanks so very much ☺️ I'm not a huge fan of home microdermabrasion for milia. I have seen serious damage occur from some of the home devices. Sorry!

[@TamarasTimelessBeauty]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@MlleLauraKa]

Thank you for all those insights! Can I also have results on my under eyes with the Tranexamic Acid ?

[@jacquelinekershingcarrillo3292]

Your videos are so helpful and informative! I saw your other video that azeleic acid is safe for pregnant / nursing mamas. I've been using Paula's choice 10% niacinamide followed by 10% azelaic acid at night for a few weeks but havent noticed any difference in my pregnancy mask. Maybe I'll up to morning / night since my skin can tolerate. Is this one as well?

[@AG-up5ep]

Thank you. This is great information. Should these products be used as spot treatments, or all over the face like a cream?

[@saultyyy]

Hii Dr. Alexis! I was curious as to how the Naturium Tranexamic Acid would compare to the others suggested in this video?? Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!🤗💕

[@leannarosejoy5220]

Hi Dr. Stephens, I found your channel recently in an attempt to start some quarantine skincare. I love the content you create, lots of great information for us brown skinned girls too😁. If you do see this (but I also see that I'm 5 months too late on this video) please do explain if tranexamic acid is safe around eyes. Also if that could be a general bit of information for other actives videos(eg for azelaic acid) as well. Looking forward to learning more from you, lots of love from India.

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Absolutely love your content ❤️

[@jessi13091309]

Hello Dr Stephens, thank you for the video! Finally someone talking about this acid :) Is it safe to use topically if you have thrombophilia?

[@lindaakoto1549]

Can I use this and the alpha arburtin serum from the ordinary in the same routine

[@pazrodriguez6874]

Hey, I just found your channel and so far I really like it. I have a question about the JJ Labs serum, it has citric acid in the ingredient list, I read that is an irritant and that is photo inestable. I have melasma and I check everything in the inkey list

[@olzhena9681]

Good informative video, but I am the lucky one 42yo and have no pigmentations on my face. Just found this video through scrolling and I liked it. Thank you!

[@angelicxo]

Thank you so much. I was trying to figure out what to do about my pigmentation. Thank you.

[@DrAlexisStephens]

You are very welcome😊

[@amandeepdhaliwal3001]

Very informative video doc.i haven't seen such a pretty face with mind-blowing skin

[@inmarisiondarwin9130]

Absolutely helpful 💙

[@orozcoaj69]

Of course, awesome video as usual; however, it would be great if you explain how to use it and what not to pair with 😊

[@masukamagambo4236]

Thank you so much for your videos. I would like to know in what step I’d use the tranexamic acid. I plan to try the one from inkeylist. Thanks

[@faithwelton9097]

This explains so much… my lupus and RA got triggered about 3 or 4 ish years ago and my eyes, neck, mouth area, inner thighs and armpits got sooo dark.

[@Tammy-py7xg]

Hello Dr Stephens Thank you for this video on Tranexamic acid, however do you think when stop taking tranexamic acid oral the pigmentation will return?

[@antoinette-9379]

Hey Doc! I was wondering could you use this with additional vitamin c serum and how would you layer it x

[@glorias8122]

I am currently binging all your videos! They are so great and full of helpful, easy to digest info. Thank you for sharing your expertise

[@gugugulululu1825]

Thank you so much dr .You are amazing thank God i stumbled upon your channel.plz make one video about the creams you recommend for dark circles esp us heredity dark circles ppl thank you the prettiest doctor.

[@alexisd2587]

Thanks! Obsessed with you and your channel. Are there any ingredients this acid does not work well with? I’ve received so my info from you and Dr. v, and now trying to create a regimen.

[@bronzegoddess3186]

These videos are super informative, but I always leave confused and overwhelmed…a shopping cart at the end and a sample routine at the beginning and end of the video would be super helpful or if you could organize the video captions in terms of a shopping list and sample routine.

[@Duxbury_Skin]

Love your videos! Wow this is hard to choose what to incorporate to for hyperpigmentation! So many good ingredients! So from azelaic acid, vitamin c, Arbutin and this. I’m currently using vitamin c, azelaic acid and planning to incorporate arbutin. How would you recommend to do this?

[@tiffanyu2239]

Thanks Dr Alexis for this very informative video! i just recently discovered this ingredient and i was going to purchase the inkey list one but i believe the formula is actually a gel not a cream and you suggested to avoid the gels. can you please correct me if i'm wrong on this?

[@kirarowane451]

I love your videos! Question- how do you recommend layering this product?

[@biancacrosbourne848]

Finally someone Talking about niacid