Tranexamic Acid
Cosmetic Grade · Brightening Active · Even-Tone Skincare
Tranexamic Acid is used by skincare brands developing brightening serums, dark spot appearance products, post-blemish tone products, sensitive-skin brightening formulas, masks, and dermatologist-inspired skincare lines. It is valued because it fits modern even-tone formulas without the harsh positioning of some older brightening actives.
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| Source | Cosmetic grade tranexamic acid |
| INCI Name | Tranexamic Acid |
| Key Actives | Tranexamic acid |
| Available Specs | Cosmetic grade · high-purity powder · custom documentation available |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Water-soluble; pH and electrolyte balance should be tested in formula |
| Typical Use Level | 1.0%–3.0% is common in cosmetic concepts, subject to local review and formula testing |
| Key Quality Control | Assay, purity, heavy metals, microbiology, residual solvents, pH, and appearance |
| MOQ | 1kg (sample from 20g available) |
| Bulk Lead Time | 10–15 business days |
| Shelf Life | 24 months from manufacture date |
| Storage | Cool, dry place. Sealed container. Protect from light, heat, and moisture. |
| Available Certifications | GMP · ISO · Vegan · Non-GMO · Halal documentation available; COSMOS / Organic available by grade |
Cosmetic claims: Tranexamic Acid can support even-looking tone, radiance, and dark spot appearance positioning. Avoid claims about treating melasma, medical hyperpigmentation, bleeding, inflammation, or any pharmaceutical effect.
Regulatory note: Tranexamic acid may be viewed differently across markets and formats. Confirm local cosmetic use level, label language, and marketplace rules before launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many cosmetic formulas use tranexamic acid around 1% to 3%, but the final level depends on market, formula type, pH, and safety review. If you are selling globally, check the strictest target market before locking the formula.
It is water-soluble and generally straightforward in serums, lotions, and masks, but the final system still needs pH, preservative, electrolyte, and stability testing. It is often combined with niacinamide, licorice, vitamin C derivatives, and hyaluronic acid.
High-purity tranexamic acid is white and low odor, so it is usually friendly for clear or pale formulas. Any discoloration usually comes from the broader formula system rather than the active itself.
Keep claims cosmetic and appearance-focused: hydration, comfort, radiance, antioxidant care, smoother-looking skin, visible aging support, or even-looking tone depending on the ingredient. Avoid disease, treatment, SPF, wound-healing, or drug-style claims unless the finished product is reviewed under the correct regulatory pathway.
Every sample and bulk order includes COA, MSDS, and product specification sheet. For cosmetic ingredients, INCI support, heavy metal data, microbiology results, allergen statement, vegan / Non-GMO statement, flow chart, and country of origin declaration are available for bulk orders.
Tranexamic acid pairs well with niacinamide, licorice, vitamin C derivatives, alpha arbutin where allowed, hyaluronic acid, centella, panthenol, and peptides.
Minimum bulk order is 1kg, with formulation samples available from 20g. Bulk lead time is usually 10–15 business days depending on selected specification, inventory, documentation requirements, and destination market.
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Claim note
Tranexamic acid is a strong brightening story, but melasma-treatment language can push a cosmetic product into medical territory.
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