Can you use vitamin C with tranexamic acid?
Yes — best-in-class brightening pairing for melasma and stubborn hyperpigmentation. Different mechanisms, additive results.
Why
Vitamin C neutralises free radicals and inhibits melanin production. Tranexamic acid blocks the inflammatory pathway that triggers pigmentation. Combining attacks pigmentation through two completely different routes.
How to layer them
Vitamin C first (lower pH needs direct contact), wait 30-60 seconds, then tranexamic acid serum. Apply AM under SPF for stubborn pigmentation, or split AM/PM if your skin is sensitive.
Products that contain both vitamin C and tranexamic acid
These products formulate both ingredients together — the chemistry is balanced for you.
Frequently asked questions
Can you use vitamin C with tranexamic acid?
Yes — best-in-class brightening pairing for melasma and stubborn hyperpigmentation. Different mechanisms, additive results.
What happens if you mix vitamin C and tranexamic acid?
Vitamin C neutralises free radicals and inhibits melanin production. Tranexamic acid blocks the inflammatory pathway that triggers pigmentation. Combining attacks pigmentation through two completely different routes.
How should you layer vitamin C and tranexamic acid?
Vitamin C first (lower pH needs direct contact), wait 30-60 seconds, then tranexamic acid serum. Apply AM under SPF for stubborn pigmentation, or split AM/PM if your skin is sensitive.