Tranexamic Acid

Tranexamic Acid

AKA “4-(Aminomethyl)cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(Aminomethyl)-Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid, RefChem:1070026, DTXCID1025350”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Tranexamic acid

AKA: 4-(Aminomethyl)cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(Aminomethyl)-Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid, RefChem:1070026, DTXCID1025350

Synthetic · Astringent · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Astringent

Skin Conditioner

Amino Acid

Synthetic

Clean

Helps minimize the appearance of dark spots and discoloration while tightening and refining skin texture for a more even, polished complexion.

Formula

C8H15NO2

Mol. Weight

157.21

CAS #

1197-18-8

State

Solid

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Functions

Astringent

Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.

Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Controls excess oil

Minimizes pores

Traditional Use

This is the CAS number for retinol (Vitamin A). Vitamin A was identified in 1913, and retinol's anti-aging properties were discovered in the 1980s when researchers studying acne treatments noticed significant improvements in skin texture and wrinkles.