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Can you use Sunscreen with Tranexamic Acid?

Great combo

Yes, and they work even better together.

Tranexamic Acid works best, and stays safe, only if your skin is protected from UV. Without daily sunscreen, sun damage undoes its results.

How to use them

Use them in the same routine in the morning. Apply Tranexamic Acid first, then Sunscreen, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.

  1. 1
    CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
  2. 2
    Tranexamic Acid2% – 5%, wait about 1 minute
  3. 3
    SunscreenSPF 30 – 50, PA+++
  4. 4
    Moisturiserthen SPF 50 in the morning

What Sunscreen does

The single most effective anti-ageing and anti-pigmentation product. In India's high-UV climate it decides whether every other active in your routine actually works.

Typical strength
SPF 30 – 50, PA+++
When
AM
Irritation
Best for
Normal, Oily, Combination, Dry And Sensitive 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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Frequently asked questions

Can I use Sunscreen and Tranexamic Acid together?

Yes, and they work even better together. Tranexamic Acid works best, and stays safe, only if your skin is protected from UV. Without daily sunscreen, sun damage undoes its results.

Which goes first, Sunscreen or Tranexamic Acid?

Apply Tranexamic Acid first, then Sunscreen. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.

Should I use Sunscreen in the morning or at night?

Sunscreen: best in the morning. Use two finger-lengths for face and neck as the last morning step, every day, including indoors near windows. Reapply every 2–3 hours outdoors.

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 Sunscreen 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.

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