How to use them
Use them in the same routine morning or night. Apply Tranexamic Acid first, then Ceramides, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.
- 1CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
- 2Tranexamic Acid2% – 5%, wait about 1 minute
- 3Ceramidesvaries
- 4Moisturiserseal everything in
What Ceramides does
Lipids that make up about half of your skin barrier. Topping them up reduces water loss, stinging and flakiness, which makes ceramides the best friend of anyone using retinoids or acids.
- Typical strength
- varies
- When
- AM/PM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Dry, Sensitive, Normal, Combination And Oily skin
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What Tranexamic Acid does
A gentle brightener that interrupts the signals behind melasma, sun spots and post-acne marks, without the irritation of hydroquinone or strong acids.
- Typical strength
- 2% – 5%
- When
- AM/PM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Sensitive, Normal, Oily, Combination And Dry skin
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Trying to choose one? Read Ceramides vs Tranexamic Acid: which is better for your skin.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Ceramides and Tranexamic Acid together?
Yes, it is safe. There is no known chemical conflict between Ceramides and Tranexamic Acid, and neither makes the other less effective. They share a goal (redness), so together they reinforce each other.
Which goes first, Ceramides or Tranexamic Acid?
Apply Tranexamic Acid first, then Ceramides. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.
Should I use Ceramides in the morning or at night?
Ceramides: works morning or night. Use as your moisturiser step, morning and night. On nights with actives, you can buffer by applying a ceramide cream first.
Should I use Tranexamic Acid in the morning or at night?
Tranexamic Acid: works morning or night. Use once or twice daily for at least 8–12 weeks. It works best alongside a daily broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Is Ceramides with Tranexamic Acid safe during pregnancy?
Neither is a known risk in normal cosmetic amounts, but guidance varies for Tranexamic Acid. Check with your doctor.