How to use them
Use them in the same routine morning or night. Apply Tranexamic Acid first, then Zinc PCA, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.
- 1CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
- 2Tranexamic Acid2% – 5%, wait about 1 minute
- 3Zinc PCA1%
- 4Moisturiserseal everything in
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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What Zinc PCA does
Zinc salts help regulate sebum and have mild anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. That is why zinc so often appears next to niacinamide in oil-control serums.
- Typical strength
- 1%
- When
- AM/PM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Oily And Combination skin
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use Tranexamic Acid and Zinc PCA together?
Yes, it is safe. There is no known chemical conflict between Tranexamic Acid and Zinc PCA, and neither makes the other less effective.
Which goes first, Tranexamic Acid or Zinc PCA?
Apply Tranexamic Acid first, then Zinc PCA. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH 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.
Should I use Zinc PCA in the morning or at night?
Zinc PCA: works morning or night. Use once or twice daily. It works best as part of a niacinamide or oil-control serum.
Is Tranexamic Acid with Zinc PCA safe during pregnancy?
Neither is a known risk in normal cosmetic amounts, but guidance varies for Tranexamic Acid. Check with your doctor.