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Melasma treatment (affordable)
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items Tested melasma solutions: This is my collection of effective at-home treatments for melasma and other stubborn facial hyperpigmentation. These products have clinically tested ingredients like tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin C. I've been on ...
I've seen real improvement over the past three months. I know some have complained about the smell but I haven't noticed any particularly strong or unpleasant odor at all.
Amazon.com.mx: Anti Pigment Dual Serum Eucerin
Don't wait for someone to tell you about nose hair, just get this and trim once a week. The head is removable and washable. It's small and takes like, half a minute to do.
Wahl 5567-500 Wet/Dry Trimmer, Black
I borrowed my sister's and then bough my own: red light does work for melasma. I know it's different for everyone but I saw improvement in melasma, discoloration, texture, and fine lines.
weyais Red Light Therapy Face Mask, 7 Colors
Niacinamide reduces inflammation and inhibits melanin transfer: I've added so many melasma interventions in the past three months that I can't say for certain how well this worked. However, I've seen improvement so I'm adding this to the list.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc Serum
Vit C brightens skin. Some people don't like the texture so do this one at night.
The Ordinary Vitamin C 23% + Hyaluronic Acid
For dark spots. Natural and reduces melanin. I have more than one alpha arbutin product and I'll keep this in the routine.
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA, 1 Fl Oz
For plump skin. I'm concerned about texture and fine lines, so I feed my skin. If you live in the dessert don't use this, it will suck moisture from your skin instead of the air around you.
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum
The Ordinary consistently has the lowest prices. Azelaic acid reduces inflammation and hyperpigmentation. In my experience it's hard to sort out what works and what doesn't because I have a kitchen sink approach to my melasma. I just want it gone com...
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid 10% Suspension
Honestly I just want every product in my life to reduce melasma. So I have to clean my face? Okay well kojic acid it is!
Turmeric Face Scrub & Kojic Acid Pads, 40Pcs
I and my daughter use this one. Glycolic acid is a chemical exfoliants that removes dead skin cells, so brightens that way. Also gets rid of those black dots on your nose btw, can recommend.
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toner
Every day, every 3 hours. Indoors if there is a window. Does your plant get enough light to live in here? Your skin gets enough light for melasma.
Eucerin Tinted Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 35
In your purse forever. Maybe you forgot your hat. Maybe the car ran out of gas and you're outside walking. You never know.
Cuby UV Sun Compact Folding Umbrella
It has to be something you will wear.
FURTALK Womens UV UPF 80+ Straw Beach Hat
I'm finally feeling like I don't need a heavy concealer because of the death-to-melasma products I'm using. However, under makeup the melasma is grey and unpleasant: orange tint over it helps.
NYX Pro Fix Stick Concealer - Dark Peach