Melasma

Melasma most commonly occurs postpartum due to hormonal fluctuations and among post-cyclical women who supplement estrogen. Melasma differs from common hyper-pigmentation in that it stems from inside the body and can be triggered by thyroid irregularity, heat, and sun exposure, According to some research, melasma can also be triggered by stress-due to the production of the body’s stress hormone, cortisol, and how it affects the production of estrogen. Estrogen can affect the appearance and severity of melasma. Melasma may also occur when you either start or stop hormonal contraception, including birth control pills, or when you take hormone replacement therapy. It is thought to occur when the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone stimulate an overproduction of melanin when skin is exposed to the sun.

Who Can Experience Melasma?

Women, post-partum and menopausal, and in less common scenarios men and women who have never been pregnant, but who are especially prone to stress.

What Are The Most Effective Treatments?

At the present there is no permanent resolution for melasma, however, there are several treatment options that may improve its appearance. Laser technology, when applied skillfully, can improve the appearance of this variety of hyper-pigmentation, but it is important to approach melasma as a condition that is “managed and minimized” vs resolved. Melasma may return due to changes in hormones, heat, and sun exposure. Through the application of regular laser facials, melasma pigmentation tends to fade much faster and remain at bay.

• We Recommend:
  • Complexion Rehab
  • Fractional Laser, Radiance + Refine
  • Stress Management Protocols including Adaptogens
  • Tyrosinase Inhibitors: Kojic Acid, Azeleic Acid
  • Antioxidants: Vitamin C, Alpha Arbutin, Astaxanthin
  • Hydrators: Hyaluronic Acid, Tremella Mushroom
• The Benefits:
  • Complexion Rehab: Promotes faster fading and management of melasma, leading to balanced tone, texture and an overall elevated glow. 
  • Active Skincare Ingredients: Responsive and proactive. In the case of Tyrosinase inhibitors, such as Alpha Arbutin + Kojic Acid, the production of melanin, or more specifically, the enzyme which catalyzes the production of melanin is neutralized, thereby “inhibiting” the overproduction of melanin that occurs as a natural part of the body’s healing response. 
  • Antioxidants: Enhance the body’s efficiency, detoxify, and support environments in which healthy cellular turnover can occur and the shedding and repopulation cycles of skin and its collagen building blocks can thrive. This results in a faster process of healing pigmentation.
  • Precise Support Laser: Stimulates and helps manage the impact of express pigmentation and synthesizes a healing environment in which melasma symptoms begin to decline and remain neutralized with consistent treatment. 
  • Active Hydrating Ingredients: Can aid in the management process. Hyaluronic acid and Tremella Mushroom have shown to be highly effective.