Skin is the largest body organ. Flawless skin is the envy of many, but skin pigmentation that brings about uneven skin tone or patchy/ blotchy skin affects almost everyone at some point in their life.
Melanin, which is the pigment in the skin, determines the colour and tone of our skin, hair and iris. The amount of melanin varies with individuals, according to one’s race, sun exposure and hormonal levels. We cannot change predetermined factors, such as our race. But there are ways and steps we can take soften the effects of skin pigmentation.
Skin pigmentation conditions such as freckles, age spots, liver spots, etc are a result of an increase of uneven release of melanin. During pregnancy, there is a change of hormones and many ladies will see a dark patch on their cheeks, nose bridge and neck, known as Melasma or Chloasma.
Remedies?
Other than the use of a good sunscreen which protect against UVA and UVB, cosmetic treatments such as chemical peels, can speed up the whitening process and even out the uneven skin tone.
However, not many people take to the idea of chemical peels such as glycolic acid peel, AHA peels, etc, due to the longer downtime and that the process can be quite painful.
Cosmelan Peel is a prescription peel, which must be done in the doctor’s office. This peel contains not bleaching agent such as hydroquinone. It works by inhibiting melanin production and is suitable for all skin types and most pigmentation condition. What’s worth mentioning is that, unlike other chemical peels, Cosmelan Peel is totally painless and very effective.
The Cosmelan mask will be applied by your doctor in his/ her office. Thereafter, you will be required to wash off the mask at home, as directed by the doctor. You will also be given 2 products to use at home as maintenance. And voila! A lighter skin and more radiance are complexion are what you can expect after 2-4 weeks.