8 Huge Skin Innovations Derms Are Thankful For This Year

"The Discoloration Defense Skin Discoloration Serum ($98) by SkinCeuticals contains tranexamic acid, an ingredient now being used as a pill and topically for lightening dark spots. Although it's main purpose is to treat heavy menstrual bleeding, it has been shown to improve brown spots when used topically or taken as a pill. We are excited to have this available topically for those who aren't candidates or don't want to take a pill." — dermatologist Marisa Garshick, MD