Melasma, or facial pigmentation, is a complex condition caused by a combination of 

sensitive skin,

 hormones,

 and sun exposure. 

Melanin, the primary determinant of skin and hair color, is what causes pigmentation in your skin. 

If your body produces too much melanin in a given area, the result is a brown spot on your skin and hyper-pigmentation. 

The cosmelon is a professional-grade cream that is applied by dermatologist on the areas of melasma.

  The mask is left in place for a number of hours (depending on the degree of pigmentation and skin type).

 The cream is easily removed at home by the patient several hours later.

 Cosmelan will produce an initial “peeling” of the skin, which will leave the skin smooth and dramatically decrease the signs of facial pigmentation. 

Cosmelan is a simple and safe treatment with minimal down time. 

The patient returns three weeks later for a touch-up of Cosmelan in order to treat any residual pigmentation.

A series of creams including kojic acid, azelaic acid, and Vitamin K creams are used at home after the mask to maintain the effects of the procedure and keep the skin clear and pigment-free. 

Strict sun avoidance must be maintained throughout the procedure and afterwards in order to avoid pigmentation recurrence.

Originally developed in Spain, Cosmelan is both safe and effective on all skin types. The mask treatment has been proven to be more effective than laser treatments on darker skin types — such as Asian, Mediterranean, and Latin.