Tranexamic Acid: The Mystery Ingredient of the Beauty and Skincare World
In the pursuit of whitening and spot reduction, consumers have always come across a variety of novel and effective ingredients in their skincare journey. Among them, Tranexamic Acid (also known as Tranexamic Acid) has gradually emerged in the beauty and skincare industry with its unique whitening and spot reduction effects and mild and stable properties. In this article, we will take you to learn more about Tranexamic Acid and explore its multiple uses in cosmetic skincare.
The Origin and Discovery of Tranexamic Acid
Originally, Tranexamic Acid was not specifically designed for beauty and skincare, but rather as an excellent hemostatic material. It was only by chance that a Japanese doctor discovered that it could reduce melasma, a discovery that immediately caught the attention of cosmetic companies. Since 1979, when the effects of Tranexamic Acid on melasma were officially reported, it began to be used clinically to prevent and treat pigmentation and hyperpigmentation. 2005, Taiwan listed it among the available raw materials for cosmetics, and in the same year, Shiseido Japan took the lead in applying Tranexamic Acid to whitening and spot-reducing products, which quickly became popular in the market.
The whitening and spot-reducing mechanism of Tranexamic Acid
The reason why Tranexamic acid can shine in the field of beauty and skin care, mainly due to its unique dual-action mechanism:
Blocking melanin transfer: Tranexamic acid can inhibit Protease Activated Receptor 2 (PAR-2), thus preventing melanin transfer and spreading, and preventing pigment deposition to form spots. This property makes Tranexamic Acid excellent in lightening freckles, sun spots, melasma and other spots caused by melanin deposition.
Inhibition of melanin production: Tranexamic acid can also inhibit the enzyme that catalyzes the melanin formation process, reducing melanin production at the source. In addition, due to its structural similarity to tyrosine, the enzyme tyrosinase may mistake Tranexamic Acid for tyrosine when synthesizing melanin, resulting in an inability to properly synthesize melanin, further preventing dull skin.
Other Uses of Tranexamic Acid
In addition to whitening and lightening the skin, Tranexamic Acid has a wide range of applications in the medical field due to its hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and many other pharmacological effects. For example, it can promote the synthesis of coagulation factors for the treatment of bleeding disorders such as traumatic bleeding, nosebleeds, hemoptysis, etc. At the same time, it can also inhibit the production of inflammatory factors to alleviate the inflammatory response caused by arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases.
Safe use in skin care
Although Tranexamic Acid performs well in cosmetic skincare, it is still necessary to pay attention to the safety of its use. Formal and qualified skincare products usually do not contain more than 4% of Tranexamic Acid to avoid possible side effects. However, pregnant and lactating women, as well as those with skin lesions, should be cautious of its use, as it is easily absorbed transdermally and may have adverse effects on the fetus or skin lesions.
With its unique whitening and lightening mechanism and mild and stable properties, Tranexamic Acid has won wide recognition in the cosmetic skincare industry. However, it is still necessary to pay attention to its applicability and concentration limitations when using it to ensure the safety and health of the skin. In the future, with the advancement of science and technology and in-depth research, we believe that Tranexamic acid will play an even more important role in the field of cosmetic skincare, bringing beauty and confidence to more people.
Xi'an Hersoncare Bio-Tech Co., Ltd