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Tranexamic Acid
A newer brightener with good evidence on melasma and post-acne marks — it calms the signalling that tells pigment cells to overproduce, and is gentler than acids.
BrighteningPigmentationGentle
Not for
Pregnant or breastfeeding — melasma is common in pregnancy, but topical tranexamic acid has limited safety data there; ask your doctor first.
4 products carry Tranexamic Acid
The Derma Co2% Cica-Glow Daily Face Wash with Tranexamic Acid & Licorice Extract - 100mlNot stated—₹3.5/ml
The Derma Co5% Cica-Glow Daily Face Moisturizer with Alpha Arbutin & Tranexamic Acid - 50 gNot stated—₹7.0/g
The Derma Co3% Kojic Acid Dark Spot Corrector Gel with Azelaic & Tranexamic Acid - 30gNot stated—₹16.6/g
MinimalistTranexamic 3% Face SerumNot stated——Layering — what it pairs with, what it fights
✓ Niacinamide — commonly formulated together for tone — complementary routes.
✓ Alpha-Arbutin — two gentle brighteners by different mechanisms.
What the evidence says — 3 papers
Summaries are ours, written from the abstract. Caveats kept.
Melasma treatment: a systematic review ›
Oral Tranexamic Acid for the Treatment of Melasma: A Review ›
How we compute the grade and the value
Grade C: 0 of 4 print a strength. One question — did the brand print it? Honesty, not quality.
Concentration bands: 2% standard · 3% effective · 5% typical top. typical top 5%.