Dark spots and melasma come from excess melanin production, often triggered by inflammation, hormones, or sun. This formula works on several fronts — calming the signals that drive pigment, slowing new melanin, and renewing the skin to fade what's already there.
Here's what each active does:
- Tranexamic acid — calms the signals that cause skin to overproduce pigment, helping fade existing dark spots and prevent new ones from forming
- Kojic acid — inhibits melanin production to brighten uneven areas and support a more balanced, even skin tone over time
- Tretinoin — accelerates cell turnover to lift surface pigmentation and improve overall skin clarity and texture
- Niacinamide — reduces the transfer of pigment to skin cells and helps even out tone while making the prescription actives more comfortable
Two supporting ingredients round it out: Centella Asiatica extract, which soothes reactive skin, and ceramides, which reinforce your barrier so it stays comfortable through treatment.