We prescribe oral medications for beautiful skin through online consultations.
Including Tranexamic acid, Cinal, Vitadan, and Hithiol. Consultations are available daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with same-day shipping possible.
What are oral medications for beautiful skin?
Oral medications for beautiful skin are self-pay medications that help regulate skin cell turnover, suppress melanin production, and prevent skin aging through antioxidant effects, by ingesting ingredients such as vitamins and amino acids. Unlike topical (external) medications, their characteristic is that they can approach the entire body from the inside.
They are suitable for areas that are difficult to reach with topical medications, and for wide-area care such as the entire face, neck, and back. However, the changes are gradual. Please consider this type of treatment to be one that does not produce immediate results, but rather one where the difference becomes noticeable with continued use.
Differences between ingredients
| Ingredient Name | Main Action | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Cinal (Vitamin C + Pantothenic acid) | Antioxidant effect, suppression of melanin production, support for collagen production | Prevention of spots, freckles, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation |
| Tranexamic acid | Suppresses inflammatory reaction (plasmin activity) involved in melanin production | Melasma, recurring pigmentation |
| Yuvela (Vitamin E: Tocopherol Nicotinate) | Promotes peripheral blood circulation, antioxidant effect | Dullness, poor skin tone due to poor blood circulation |
| Hithiol (L-cysteine) | Promotes melanin excretion and metabolism, supports liver detoxification | Rough skin, acne, spots, freckles |
| Vitadan (containing Vitamins B2 and B6) | Regulates skin and mucous membrane cell turnover | Angular cheilitis, rough skin, acne inflammation |
Cinal (Vitamin C + Pantothenic acid)
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is said to suppress melanin production and also reduce existing melanin. It can also be expected to have an antioxidant effect to prevent skin aging, and in combination with pantothenic acid, it supports the skin's barrier function. It is a fundamental ingredient among oral beauty medicines and is often prescribed in combination with other ingredients.
Tranexamic acid
Originally used as a hemostatic agent and anti-inflammatory drug, tranexamic acid is now known for its effectiveness against melasma (pigmentation that appears symmetrically on the cheekbones), and its prescription for beauty purposes is becoming widespread. When inflammation occurs due to stimuli such as UV radiation or friction, melanocytes (cells that produce melanin) are activated. Tranexamic acid is believed to prevent excessive melanin production by suppressing the action of plasmin, which is involved in this inflammatory response.
Yuvela (Vitamin E)
Vitamin E has strong antioxidant properties and can also be expected to promote peripheral blood circulation. It is suitable for those with dullness due to poor circulation or those with cold sensitivity. When combined with Vitamin C, there is a synergistic effect that enhances their respective antioxidant actions.
Hithiol (L-cysteine)
L-cysteine is a type of amino acid that is said to promote the excretion and metabolism (turnover) of melanin. It also supports the liver's detoxification function and is used for a wide range of skin problems such as rough skin, acne, spots, and freckles.
Vitadan (containing Vitamins B2 and B6)
Vitamins B2 (riboflavin) and B6 (pyridoxine) work to regulate the turnover of skin and mucous membranes. They are often used for those who suffer from angular cheilitis, rough skin, or acne inflammation.
Approach to combinations
Oral beauty medications are said to be more effective when multiple ingredients are combined according to the purpose, rather than used as a single agent.
| Concern | Combination |
|---|---|
| Concerned about melasma | Tranexamic acid + Cinal |
| Concerned about dullness/poor circulation | Yuvela + Cinal |
| Concerned about acne/rough skin | Hithiol + Vitadan |
| Basic set for overall skin beautification | Cinal + Yuvela + Tranexamic acid |
Our doctors will suggest combinations tailored to your concerns.
目安
Oral beauty medications work in conjunction with the skin's regeneration cycle. They do not produce immediate changes.
| Period | Guideline |
|---|---|
| 〜1 month | You may start to feel changes in surface problems such as rough skin, angular cheilitis, and acne inflammation. |
| 2〜3 months | This is a period when you are likely to notice changes in skin tone and dullness. This should be your guide for evaluating effectiveness. |
| 3〜6 months | This is the time when changes in spots and melasma begin to appear. Continued use and sun protection are prerequisites. |
Do not conclude that it is "ineffective" after one month; please continue for at least three months. Stopping midway will make the previous efforts less effective. Individual results may vary.
UV protection and combination with external preparations
For the care of spots and dullness, UV protection is as important as internal medication. Melanin is produced by UV stimulation, so continuing internal medication without using sunscreen will significantly reduce its effectiveness.
- Please use sunscreen daily, regardless of season or weather.
- Also use hats, parasols, and sunglasses.
- Melasma can worsen with friction, so do not rub vigorously when washing your face or cleansing.
Furthermore, combining it with topical medications (such as hydroquinone) can lead to even greater effects. In particular, for melasma, the combined use of oral tranexamic acid and topical hydroquinone (such as Miramin) is sometimes recommended. For more details, please refer to the page on Whitening (Hyperpigmentation Care).
Combining "internal medication, external medication, and sun protection" is the most direct route to results.
Side effects and precautions
Main side effects
- Tranexamic acid: Rarely, a risk of thrombosis has been reported. Other side effects include nausea, loss of appetite, and heartburn.
- Vitamins C and E: These ingredients have relatively few side effects, but gastric discomfort may rarely occur.
- L-cysteine: Rarely, allergic reactions such as rashes.
- Vitamin B2: Urine may turn yellow, but this is due to the color of the ingredient and is not a cause for concern.
Those who cannot use or need to be careful with tranexamic acid
- Those with a history of thrombosis (cerebral infarction, myocardial infarction, thrombophlebitis, etc.)
- Those scheduled for surgery or requiring prolonged rest
- Those using hemostatic agents (such as thrombin)
- Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals
- Those taking low-dose birth control pills: Both low-dose birth control pills and tranexamic acid are associated with the risk of thrombosis, so a doctor will determine whether co-administration is possible. Please be sure to inform us if you are taking birth control pills.
Symptoms requiring immediate medical attention
If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop taking the medication and seek medical attention immediately:
- Calf pain and swelling (especially in one leg)
- Sudden shortness of breath, chest pain
- New or severe headache, blurred vision, numbness in limbs
Information on self-pay treatment
- Cost: Oral medications for beautiful skin are self-pay and not covered by health insurance, so the full amount is self-funded.
- Approval Status: All are domestically approved pharmaceuticals, but depending on the formulation, their use for cosmetic purposes may constitute off-label use.
- Procurement Route: We use domestically approved products sourced through domestic pharmaceutical wholesalers. They are not individually imported products.
- Risks: In cases of off-label use, side effects may not be covered by the pharmaceutical adverse reaction relief system.
- Effectiveness: The degree of effectiveness varies individually, and not everyone will achieve the same results.
Prescription process at our clinic
| STEP | Content |
|---|---|
| 1. Order and pre-medical questionnaire | Please enter your skin concerns, medications/supplements you are currently taking, and medical history. |
| 2. Online Consultation | A doctor will determine the feasibility of the prescription and the appropriate combination of ingredients. |
| 3. Shipping | Same-day shipping is available at the earliest. Products are delivered in discreet packaging. |
| 4. Continuation | We also support continuous purchases and regular subscriptions. The guideline for evaluating effectiveness is 3 months. |
Please try to continue for at least 3 months.
