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Skin Conditioning

TRANEXAMIC ACID

CAS 1197-18-8 Updated
86

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A pigment-fading star — fades dark spots and evens tone without the irritation of hydroquinone. Decades of pharmaceutical safety data; topical cosmetic use is well tolerated for most skin types.

Function

ASTRINGENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Reduces hyperpigmentation
  • Evens skin tone
  • Calms redness
  • Pairs with vitamin C and niacinamide

Known concerns

  • Rare contact dermatitis
  • Topical safety strong; oral has separate medical caveats

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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