Common Treatments for Melasma
As we get older, our skin begins to lose its even skin tone and become covered in small, noticeable dark spots that usually appear on the face and hands. Sometimes, these spots can be quite large and noticeable.
This darkening in skin tone is referred to as hyperpigmentation. It can be caused by too much sun exposure over a long period of time or it can be caused by hormonal fluctuations, such as those present during pregnancy. Whatever the case, hyperpigmentation can cause a significant impact on your self esteem.
When hyperpigmentation shows up on certain parts of the face, such as the forehead, cheeks and nose, it is referred to as melasma. This skin condition is commonly seen in all ethnicities, but it is usually seen more in people with darker or olive toned skins. On top of this, women are usually more prone to suffering this form of hyperpigmentation.
Melasma treatments usually involve the use of some form of skin whitening. The objective behind using this type of product is to get the correct skin tone by reducing the amount of melanin in the cells and blocking its production. Here’s a list of some commonly used whitening techniques.
*Laser Treatment
Laser treatment will work on melasma, but it can also lead to more hyperpigmentation and even hypopigmentation problems. The results may also be inconsistent so don’t be surprised if you don’t get the result you were looking for. In fact, this type of treatment is usually recommended more for darker skinned individuals than those with lighter skin.
*Chemical Peels & Dermabrasion
Chemical peels are a great way of treating melasma because the intensity of the peel can be controlled to best suit your needs. The depth of the peel will depend on the chemicals the specialist uses to perform it. Any discomfort that you might feel can be treated with cooling agents and/or topical anesthetics.
*Bleaching Creams
These products help lighten the skin and are best suited to treat larger areas of skin. Bleaching creams are different from each other and use a variety of different active ingredients.
Hydroquinone is one of the best known bleaching ingredients. This ingredient can lead to problems such as irritation or permanent discoloration. However, there seem to be safer alternatives.
Azelaic acid is one such alternative that is also used in acne medication. Kojic acid, as well as glycolic acid, have also been proven to be a good alternatives to hydroquinone.
Post-Treatment Precautions
It is important to protect your skin after having used any one of the previous techniques or products. Their main goal is to inhibit the production of melanin, which is the substance that protects your skin from the sun. For this reason always choose bleaching products that contain SPF or apply a sunscreen after any procedure.
BIOSKINREJUVENATION is a perfect hyperpigmentation treatment that combines soothing ingredients such as snail serum with rumex occidentalis. This perfect mix of ingredients creates a powerful anti-aging product that can help treat age spots naturally. Remember that dealing with pigmentation issues is an effective skin rejuvenation technique.
- Judy Aulin



