MELASMA

Hydroquinone

Hydroquinone is a powerful skin-lightening agent that inhibits melanin production and is often prescribed to treat melasma. It can significantly reduce the appearance of dark patches.

Kojic Acid

Kojic acid is a natural skin-lightening ingredient derived from fungi. It can help fade melasma by inhibiting melanin production and promoting a more even skin tone.

Azelaic Acid

Azelaic acid can reduce melasma by inhibiting melanin production, exfoliating the skin, and improving overall skin texture.

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), can help exfoliate the skin's surface, reduce the appearance of melasma, and improve skin texture.

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that can brighten the skin and reduce the severity of melasma by inhibiting melanin production.

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Niacinamide helps fade melasma by inhibiting the transfer of melanin to the skin's surface and promoting an even skin tone.

Retinoids (Retinol)

Retinoids increase cell turnover, improve skin texture, and can help fade melasma by encouraging the growth of new, evenly pigmented skin cells.

Licorice Extract

Licorice extract contains compounds that reduce pigmentation and brighten the skin, making it effective in treating melasma.

Mandelic Acid

Mandelic acid is an AHA that can help improve melasma by exfoliating the skin and inhibiting melanin production.

Mulberry Extract

Mulberry extract contains arbutin, which can inhibit melanin production and is used in skincare products to lighten melasma and other forms of hyperpigmentation.

When treating melasma, it's crucial to use broad-spectrum sunscreen daily to prevent further darkening of the affected areas, as sun exposure is a major trigger for melasma. Additionally, patience is key, as melasma can be challenging to treat, and results may take several weeks or even months to become noticeable. Consulting with a dermatologist can provide personalized treatment options for melasma management.