Ingredient · dataset v56
Tranexamic Acid and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A synthetic amino-acid-derived brightening active; a small water-soluble molecule with no fatty chain.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Brightening
Also listed as
TXA
Related brightening
- Alpha-Arbutin — No known trigger
- Azelaic Acid — No known trigger
- Ferulic Acid — No known trigger
- Kojic Acid — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Tranexamic Acid trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A synthetic amino-acid-derived brightening active; a small water-soluble molecule with no fatty chain.
Does Tranexamic Acid feed Malassezia?
No known link: Tranexamic Acid is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.