Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad

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• NiacinamidePotent

  Niacinamide (5%): ingredient no. 2, not counting water

  A form of vitamin B3. Studied in relation to perceived oiliness and evenness of tone.

• Salicylic acid (BHA)

  An oil-soluble acid that can mix with sebum inside the pore.

• Madecassoside

  A single compound isolated from centella.

• Hyaluronic acid

  A humectant that binds water.

• Tranexamic acid

  Used in products aimed at uneven pigment.

• Peptides

  Short amino-acid chains used in conditioning formulations.

• PHA acids

  Polyhydroxy acids. The molecule is larger than the AHAs', they penetrate more slowly and also work as humectants; an acid routine is often started with these.

• Amino acids

  Building blocks of protein, and part of the skin's own natural moisturizing factor. In a formula they act as humectants; some also serve as pH adjusters.

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