Skin School: Routine Finder: Melasma + Chloasma

Routine Finder

Melasma & Chloasma

Pigmentation is one of the leading skin concerns globally today. It does not discriminate but in more severe cases is more commonly seen in darker skin tones. There are many forms of pigmentation with varying causes. By far the most common leading cause of excess pigmentation is from sun exposure followed closely by inflammation. Both causes create excess melanin to be produced within the skin cells. Other causes and conditions of pigmentation are as follows

Medication e.g. oral contraception
Trauma eg injury to the skin that creates a wound and or scar, acne
Pregnancy
Long term inflammation eg eczema
Drugs that increase your sensitivity to UV rays

In our experience having treated varying skin types and conditions for several decades it is our understanding that at this stage most forms of hyperpigmentation are somewhat permanent but can be visibly decreased and controlled by use of medical grade treatments and high doses of quality cosmeceutical grade ingredients/products.

Recommended base range:

Cleanser – Cleansing Gel or Cleansing Oil
Moisturiser – Moisture 1 or 2
Sun Protection – Choose from the Barrier Protect Range

Treatment products:

Exfoliator 1 or 2 (dependant on any additional present skin conditions eg congestion, acne/rosacea)
Vitamin A
Vitamin B+
Vitamin C

Additional treatment products:

Peel 1 or 2
Detox Mask (acneic skins)

Full Range of Recommended Products:

Cleanser
Cleansing oil
Moisturiser 1 or 2
Barrier Protect 1or 2
Exfoliating Serum 1 or 2
Vitamin A.5% or Vitamin A 1%
Vitamin B+
Vitamin C
Peel 1 or 2
Moisture Mask
Detox mask (acne, rosacea inflammatory induced pigmentation)

Below is an example of the orders you would apply any of the recommended products for melasma and chloasma. If you do not have one of the suggested products just skip that step and move on to the next suggested product in the routine

AM / Morning Routine

Cleanser or Cleansing oil
Exfoliating Serum 1 or 2 (AM and/or PM depending on skin sensitivity level and or preference)
Vitamin A.5% or Vitamin A 1% (AM and/or PM depending on skin sensitivity level and or preference)
Vitamin B+ (AM and/or PM)
Vitamin C (AM and/or PM)
Moisturiser 1 or 2 (AM or PM)
If using Facial Oil, apply here
Barrier Protect 1 or 2

PM / Evening Routine

Cleanser or Cleansing oil
Exfoliating Serum 1 or 2 (AM and/or PM depending on skin sensitivity level and or preference)
Vitamin A.5% or Vitamin A 1% (AM and/or PM depending on skin sensitivity level and or preference)
Vitamin B+ (AM and/or PM)
Vitamin C (AM and/or PM)
Moisturiser 1 or 2 (AM or PM)
Barrier Protect 1
If using Facial Oil, apply it here
If you find your skin feels slightly dehydrated or dry you can use the Recovery Balm+ here

Weekly / Fortnightly Treatment