Optoderm Tranexamic serum

Brightens skin, improves overall complexion and decreases hyperpigmentation production of melanin. Helps, at many levels, to block the biochemical cascade that leads to pigmentation issues. This is achieved by blocking
the production and activity of tyrosinase, the enzyme that leads to the production of melanin.

It contains 5% Tranexamic Acid, 5% Niacinamide, 3% Kojic Acid, Phospholipids and biomimetic moisturizing factors, Hyaluronic Acid, Xyloglucans, Kombucha Ferment & Lactic Acid.

R878.00

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Description

Tranexamic acid provides a powerful and specific anti-inflammatory action, inhibiting
pigment production in melanocytes. At the same time it also blocks the transfer of pigment
from melanocytes to cells in the upper layers of skin. While doing all this, tranexamic
acid calms the skin and helps restore the skin barrier.
The science of Tranexamic acid is the biggest breakthrough in the management of melasma
in the past decade. It is a synthetic derivative of the amino acid lysine. Since it’s structurally
similar to tyrosine, it could also potentially slow down the production of melanin by
tyrosinase (as a competitive antagonist).
Kojic Acid is a well researched and much used active for lightening and illuminating the skin
by inhibiting the formation of tyrosinase, an enzyme that is essential for melanin production.
Niacinamide is an effective skin lightening compound that works by inhibiting melanosome
transfer from melanocytes to keratinocytes.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG), naturally distributed in
human body. Hyaluronic acid is the major component of the extracellular matrix. It is found
in high quantity in the skin, where it is produced by fibroblasts and keratinocytes. One of its

main functions is to hold water in the intercellular matrix of the connective tissue. This water-
binding capacity contributes significantly to the elasticity of the skin. Hyaluronic acid plays

the role of water pump, maintaining elasticity by acting as a water reservoir. Hyaluronic acid
is also involved in tissue repair. While it is abundant in extracellular matrices, it also
contributes to tissue hydrodynamics, movement and proliferation of cells, and it participates
in a number of cell surface receptor interactions, notably those including its primary

receptor, CD44. EGF Serum contains a high molecular weight HA which is able to hold 1000
times its own weight in water, to deliver immediate intensive hydration to the surface layers
of the skin, for an instant smoothing and firming effect.

Kombucha ferment is rich in enzymes, amino acids and polyphenols, as well as glucuronic
acid, glycerol, lactic acid, usnic acid, B-vitamins and vitamin C, to smoothe and freshen the
skin. These components also have anti-glycation activity, they re-densify the adipocyte
population and improve overall skin quality, by enhancing skin radiance and colour.
The presence of skin-identical phospholipids in Tranexamic Acid Serum helps repair and
hydrate the skin’s natural barrier. Urea, Sodium Lactate, Niacinamide and Lactic Acid are all
components of the skins NMF (Natural Moisturising Factors) that help keep the skin
hydrated.
Xyloglucans (or Tamarindus indica polysaccharides), endowed with remarkable filming and
hydrating properties, enhances the serum’s hydration activity by stimulating the production
of filligrin, a protein crucial in maintaining skin hydration. Research shows that cutaneous
hydration immediately improved by >59% at 30 minutes, and, over a longer period (30 days)
improved skin hydration by >35%, providing a strong moisturizing effect, both short and long
term. Xyloglucans also inhibit senescence-related β-galactosidase, which is typically
overexpressed in aging keratinocytes, especially those exposed to UV radiation damage and
oxidative stress. Research also shows that xyloglucans improved overall skin elasticity by
>19%, and decreased skin roughness by >21%, providing a visible anti-wrinkle effect.

Furthermore the combination of of xyloglucans and hyaluronic acid stimulates the production of the anti-inflammatory cytokine, IL-10.

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