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Chemical
Cetyl Tranexamate HCl (TXC)
Catagory
Active Ingredients
Lipophilic ester of tranexamic acid providing enhanced cellular membrane penetration.
Penetrates deeper through the stratum corneum to treat deep-seated melanin deposits.
Mechanism Of Action
Lipophilic ester pro-drug of tranexamic acid with a 16-carbon alkyl chain; penetrates up to 45 times deeper into lipid layers before esterase cleavage, providing prolonged inhibition of UV- and inflammation-stimulated melanogenesis.
Conditions Assisted
Hyperpigmentation, Deep-Seated Melasma, Stubborn Dark Spots, Post-Acne Marks
Side Effects
Excellent safety profile; minimal to no skin irritation.
Pairs Well With
VC-IP (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate), Bakuchiol, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
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