{"product_id":"mela-defense-brightening-serum","title":"Mela Defense Brightening Serum","description":"\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrightening Serum \/ 1 fl oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA brightening serum formulated to target stubborn pigmentation at its source. Tranexamic acid functions as a dual-action tyrosinase inhibitor and melanin dispersant, interrupting excess pigment formation while supporting the repair of pigment-damaged skin. Niacinamide works alongside it to even tone, refine texture, and reinforce the barrier, while hexylresorcinol delivers additional brightening potency through a complementary mechanism. RiFerm-NPG, an award-winning fermented ginseng complex rooted in Korean traditional medicine, grounds the formula with adaptogenic balance and long-term resilience. A broad antioxidant network built from glutathione, pomegranate, mulberry, and grape works to neutralize the oxidative triggers that drive melanin overproduction in the first place. Lightweight, silky, and designed for layering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnyone dealing with melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, sun damage, or persistent uneven tone. Also well suited as a daily maintenance serum for anyone committed to long-term tone clarity. Compatible with all skin types.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eTranexamic Acid:\u003cbr\u003eA clinically studied brightening agent that inhibits tyrosinase activity, reduces melanin transfer to the skin's surface, and supports repair of pigment-damaged skin with consistent use. One of the most effective actives currently available for melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eNiacinamide:\u003cbr\u003eDisrupts melanin transfer between melanocytes and keratinocytes, visibly evening tone while simultaneously softening texture, reinforcing the barrier, and calming low-grade inflammation that can trigger pigmentation in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eHexylresorcinol:\u003cbr\u003eA high-performance brightening active that inhibits both tyrosinase and peroxidase activity, delivering depigmentation results that research positions as more potent than kojic acid. Works synergistically with tranexamic acid to address pigmentation through multiple pathways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eGlutathione:\u003cbr\u003eAn endogenous antioxidant that shifts melanin synthesis from darker eumelanin toward lighter phaeomelanin, contributing to an overall brightening effect while protecting against oxidative stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eRiFerm-NPG (Saccharomyces and Panax Ginseng Flower Ferment Extract):\u003cbr\u003eAn award-winning fermented ginseng complex developed within the Hanbang tradition of Korean herbal medicine. Supports skin balance, resilience, and adaptogenic stability, keeping the complexion regulated under environmental and internal stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMorus Alba (Mulberry) Fruit Extract:\u003cbr\u003eA natural tyrosinase inhibitor with a long history of use in brightening formulations, contributing additional melanin-regulating activity within a multi-pathway approach to tone correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePunica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract:\u003cbr\u003eA potent antioxidant that protects against UV-induced oxidative stress, one of the primary environmental triggers of hyperpigmentation and uneven tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePanthenol:\u003cbr\u003eProvitamin B5 that supports barrier integrity, calms sensitized skin, and improves hydration retention, keeping the complexion stable and receptive to active ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eTocopherol:\u003cbr\u003eNatural vitamin E providing antioxidant defense against free radical damage, supporting the stability of the formula and the overall health of the skin barrier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Ingredient List:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater, Glycerin, Tranexamic Acid, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, B-Isabolol, Polyacrylate Cross-Polymer-6, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol, Saccharomyces\/Panax Ginseng Flower Ferment Extract, Hexylresorcinol, t-Butyl Alcohol, Lycopodium Clavatum Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Glutathione.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KrX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49329623826675,"sku":null,"price":53.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/0171\/3395\/files\/MillerRejuvenation_14.png?v=1782861565","url":"https:\/\/millerrejuvenation.com\/products\/mela-defense-brightening-serum","provider":"Miller Rejuvenation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}