What are skin-beautifying oral medications? Explained by ingredient, including Cinal, Tranexamic Acid, and Yuvela - Mona Clinic

What is Oral Medication for Beautiful Skin?

Oral medication for beautiful skin is a self-pay treatment that involves taking vitamins, amino acids, and other ingredients to regulate skin cell turnover, suppress melanin production, and prevent skin aging through antioxidant effects. Unlike topical medications (ointments), its characteristic feature is that it can approach the entire body from within.

Differences by Ingredient

Cinal (Vitamin C + Pantothenic Acid)

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is said to suppress melanin production and also lighten existing melanin through reduction. It is also expected to have an antioxidant effect that prevents skin aging, and when combined with pantothenic acid, it supports the skin's barrier function. It is a basic ingredient among oral medications for beautiful skin and is often prescribed in combination with other ingredients.

Tranexamic Acid

Originally used as a hemostatic and anti-inflammatory agent, it has become known for its effectiveness in treating melasma (symmetrical dark spots that appear around the cheekbones), and its prescription for beauty purposes has expanded. When inflammation occurs due to irritation such as UV rays or friction, melanocytes (melanin-producing cells) are activated. Tranexamic acid is said to prevent excessive melanin production by suppressing the action of plasmin, which is involved in this inflammatory reaction.

Yuvera (Vitamin E)

Vitamin E has a strong antioxidant effect and can also be expected to promote peripheral blood circulation. It is suitable for those concerned about dullness due to poor circulation or those who experience cold sensitivity. When combined with Vitamin C, it is said to have a synergistic effect that enhances each other's antioxidant properties.

Hythiol (L-Cysteine)

L-cysteine is an essential amino acid that is said to promote melanin excretion and metabolism (turnover). It also supports the liver's detoxification function and is an ingredient used for a wide range of skin problems such as rough skin, acne, dark spots, and freckles.

Vitadan (contains Vitamin B2 and B6)

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) work to regulate the turnover of skin and mucous membranes. They are often used for those with angular cheilitis, rough skin, and acne inflammation.

Approach to Combining Ingredients

Oral medication for beautiful skin is said to be more effective when multiple ingredients are combined according to the purpose, rather than a single agent.

• For those concerned about melasma: Tranexamic Acid + Cinal

• For those concerned about dullness and poor circulation: Yuvera + Cinal

• For those concerned about acne and rough skin: Hythiol + Vitadan

• Basic set for overall beautiful skin care: Cinal + Yuvera + Tranexamic Acid

Combination with Topical Medications

Care for dark spots and dullness can be more effective when combined with topical medications (such as hydroquinone) in addition to oral medication. Particularly for melasma, the combined use of oral tranexamic acid and topical hydroquinone (such as Miramine) is sometimes recommended.

About Side Effects

• Tranexamic Acid: There is a rare risk of thrombosis, and it cannot be used by those with a history of thrombosis.

• Vitamin C and E: These ingredients have relatively few side effects, but in rare cases, stomach discomfort may occur.

• L-Cysteine: Rarely, allergic reactions such as rashes may occur.

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• ④ Adjust ingredient combinations while monitoring progress.