KrX Mela Défense Whitening Cream

• Tranexamic Acid — 5% — Suppresses excess melanin production at the tyrosinase level — one of the most clinically validated brightening actives for melasma and persistent pigmentation, with an exceptional tolerability profile for sensitive and reactive skin
• Niacinamide — 3% — Prevents melanin from transferring to the skin surface after it is produced — working alongside Tranexamic Acid at a complementary pathway stage for dual-mechanism pigmentation control
• RiFerm-NPG™ (Fermented Rice Extract) — Award-winning traditional Hanbang fermented rice active delivering antioxidant protection, cellular repair support, and a luminosity-enhancing radiance effect that elevates the brightening result beyond what Tranexamic Acid and Niacinamide alone achieve
• Hanbang Herbal Ferment Complex — Traditional Korean herbal medicine ferments that calm inflammation, support cellular repair, and improve overall skin clarity — addressing the inflammatory triggers that cause and worsen melasma and PIH
• Antioxidant and Hydration Complex — Protects against the environmental oxidative stress that re-triggers pigmentation, while keeping the barrier supported and comfortable throughout daily brightening use

Apply a dime-sized amount to face and neck after serum.
Use morning and night. Always follow with SPF during the day to prevent pigmentation rebound.

• How is this different from other Tranexamic Acid brightening creams?
  Most Tranexamic Acid brightening products deliver one active mechanism — melanin suppression — and stop there. The KrX Mela Defense Whitening Cream combines dual-pathway pigmentation control through Tranexamic Acid and Niacinamide simultaneously, adds the traditional Hanbang RiFerm-NPG™ fermented rice complex for cellular repair and radiance, and addresses the inflammation and barrier compromise that cause rebound pigmentation — the reason results from other brightening creams often fade when treatment stops. This formula corrects and prevents in the same daily application.
• Is this safe for melasma?
  Yes — and melasma is one of its primary treatment indications. The Tranexamic Acid and Niacinamide combination is among the most evidence-supported non-prescription approaches to melasma management available, and the gentle, non-irritating formula is specifically designed for the hormonal and UV-sensitive skin conditions associated with melasma. Daily SPF alongside this cream is essential for melasma management.
• Will the results last after I stop using it?
  Consistent daily use with rigorous SPF produces results that are significantly more lasting than most brightening treatments — because the formula addresses prevention alongside correction. Stopping treatment entirely while continuing regular sun exposure will allow pigmentation to gradually return over time. Maintenance use and consistent SPF are the most effective long-term strategy.
• How long until I see visible results?
  Initial improvements in radiance and surface tone clarity are typically noticeable within the first one to two weeks. Meaningful fading of dark spots and melasma develops over four to six weeks of consistent twice-daily use — with the most significant and lasting pigmentation correction accumulating over twelve weeks of dedicated treatment.