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items Products I have used and continue to use for my stubborn Melasma. There are a lot of brands claiming to be effective at fading melasma but their ingredients betray their claim.
10% Tranexamic Acid! 10%! Most non-prescription Tranexamic acid serums contain anywhere from 2-5% and will not do a damn thing for hyperpigmentation. OMIC is a whopping 10%!
OMIC 10% Tranexamic Acid Face Serum 1 fl oz
Hydroquinone is the key ingredient to fade Melasma patches. This cream is used in Korea. While it contains a low percentage, many people find good results using this cream.
DOMINAS Tranexamic Acid Dark Spot Corrector Cream
My own Dermatologist prescribed me Tretinoin as one of the two products necessary to fade my Melasma.
Retin-A (Tretinoin) 0.05% Cream - Amazon Pharmacy
The best daily exfoliating scrub I have ever tried! Absolutely necessary for evening out my skin tone.
All About the Base Micro-exfoliant Face | Body | Scalp
Melasma is a marathon, not a sprint. Be patient and use products that address skin damage and inhibit more pigmentation. This OMIC L-Cysteamine serum + the OMIC 10% Tranexamic Acid Serum in the mornings.
OMIC+ 5% Cysteamine Corrector Serum 30ml
Hydroquinone is the dermatological gold standard for fading melasma. 4% and higher are by prescription only in the U.S. and under the care of a dermatologist. Be careful because if you misuse hydroquinone, you could make your melasma worse.
HYDROQUINONE 4 % CREAM - Amazon Pharmacy
Always, always, always use sunscreen! SPF 50 minimum!
COSRX Vitamin E Sunscreen Oily Skin SPF 50
Liposomal Glutathione is called the Master Antioxidant. Antioxidants neutralize free radical damage in the skin caused by pollution, stress and yes, the sun!
Glutathione Liposomal with Vit C & Phospholipid
A healthy gut is tied to healthy skin. If you are not feeding your gut healthy pre, pro and postbiotics, your overall health will benefit from incorporating them into your daily routine.
Flora Biome - Live Probiotic, Prebiotic & Postbiotic
Copper Peptides boost collagen production in the skin. After using all the actives in the morning I use peptides and tretinoin at night to support my skin's elasticity and skin barrier. A compromised skin barrier risks inflammation and pigmentation. ...
Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum