Daily dark spot corrector targets visible skin discoloration for brighter, more even-looking skin.
Discoloration Defense is a layerable, daily-use dark spot corrector clinically proven to reduce the appearance of key types of skin discoloration in all skin tones, including hard-to-treat forms such as stubborn brown patches and post-acne marks. Formulated with 3% tranexamic acid, 1% kojic acid, 5% niacinamide, and 5% HEPES, this serum for dark spots improves the appearance of skin discoloration, brightens skin, and evens skin tone in as early as 2 weeks.
THE SCIENCE
What is Skin Discoloration?
Skin discoloration is a result of excess melanin production due to exposure to environmental aggressors, inflammation, or a medical condition. Discoloration can appear in multiple ways, such as dark spots, redness, or post-acne marks. Discoloration Defense is clinically proven to improve the appearance of dark spots, post-acne marks, and uneven skin tone in as early as two weeks.
PHYSICIAN INSIGHT
"I recommend Discoloration Defense between chemical peels- this formula targets stubborn types of discoloration but is gentle on my patients’ skin, making it ideal for an at-home regimen between treatments.”
Dr. Sarah Boyce Sawyer
Board Certified Dermatologist
Dermatology and Laser of Alabama
- Features a synergistic blend of anti-discoloration ingredients to reduce the appearance of skin discoloration, improve brightness, and minimize the recurrence of discoloration (with continued use)
- 60% average improvement in the appearance of stubborn brown patches*
- 34% average reduction in post-blemish marks in deeper skin tones**
- Paraben-, fragrance-, silicone-, and hydroquinone-free
- Ideal at-home complement to professional skin discoloration treatments, such as chemical peels or non-ablative laser; always consult with a physician for individual skin discoloration serum routine recommendations
*Protocol: Average results shown. A 12-week, single-center, clinical study was conducted on 50 females, ages 25 to 60, Fitzpatrick I-IV, with mild to moderate facial skin discoloration, including stubborn dark spots, post-acne marks, and uneven skin tone. Discoloration Defense was applied to the face twice a day in conjunction with a sunscreen. Efficacy and tolerability evaluations were conducted at baseline and at weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.
**Protocol: A 12-week, single-center, clinical study was conducted on 51 female subjects, Fitzpatrick V-VI, with visible signs of skin discoloration/hyperpigmentation, including post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and melasma. Discoloration Defense was applied to the face twice a day in conjunction with a sunscreen. Efficacy and tolerability evaluations were conducted at baseline and at weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.
Paraben-Free; Gluten-Free; Fragrance-Free; Silicone-Free; Hydroquinone-Free
3% Tranexamic Acid
This synthetically-derived ingredient minimizes the recurrence of skin discoloration and stubborn brown patches with continued use.
1% Kojic Acid
Naturally produced by certain fungi, kojic acid helps improve skin brightness.
5% Niacinamide
Also known as vitamin B3, this water-soluble vitamin is found naturally in yeast, meat, fish, milk, eggs, green vegetables, beans, and cereal grains. It has been shown to help reduce the appearance of skin discoloration.
5% Hepes
This synthetically-derived exfoliant activates natural enzymes in the skin to help break the bonds that bind dead skin cells to the surface for even exfoliation.
Prep + Dispense
Twice daily, apply 3-5 drops of this skin discoloration serum to the face.
Apply + Complete
If using in the morning, apply after a SkinCeuticals vitamin C serum and follow with a SkinCeuticals broad spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen.
In a 12-week clinical study, Discoloration Defense significantly improved the appearance of key skin discoloration markers*:
In a new 12-week study on deeper skin tones (Fitzpatrick V-VI), twice-daily application of Discoloration Defense demonstrated a statistically-significant reduction in the appearance of discoloration, post-inflammatory discoloration, and even skin tone.**
- 60% Average improvement in the appearance of stubborn brown patches
- 59% Average improvement in the appearance of skin discoloration
- 81% Average improvement in the appearance of post-acne marks
- 59% Average improvement in the appearance of even skin tone
- 34% Reduction in post-blemish marks
WHAT DOES DISCOLORATION DEFENSE DO?
Discoloration Defense is a twice-daily serum for dark spots that will reduce the appearance of certain types of skin discoloration caused by the sun’s UV rays and acne.
WHAT COLOR SHOULD DISCOLORATION DEFENSE BE WHEN FIRST OPENED?
Upon breaking the plastic and opening, the color of Discoloration Defense can vary, ranging from a light brown to amber color. Due to the concentration of Kojic acid in this formula, a shift in color is expected but the formula remains effective.
HOW DO YOU USE DISCOLORATION DEFENSE?
Discoloration Defense should be used by applying 3-5 drops to the face twice daily. Morning applications of this serum for dark spots should be applied after SkinCeuticals vitamin C serum and before SkinCeuticals broad spectrum sunscreen. Do not apply to broken or irritated skin. Sun exposure should also be limited while using this product.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR DISCOLORATION DEFENSE TO WORK?
Discoloration Defense dark spot corrector is clinically shown to reduce post-blemish marks by 34% after 12 weeks of twice-daily application.
HOW DO YOU TREAT SKIN DISCOLORATION?
Discoloration Defense contains a formula of key ingredients in 3% tranexamic acid, 1% kojic acid, 5% niacinamide, 5% HEPES that work synergistically to exfoliate and reduce skin discoloration and correct dark spots.
WHAT CAUSES SKIN DISCOLORATION?
Skin discoloration can be caused by sun exposure, air pollution, or medical conditions. Discoloration Defense is a dark spot corrector can help to even skin tone by exfoliating and correcting dark spots.
