Melasma and Sun avoidance.
Hey there Lovelies,
I was hoping that some of you could shed some light on melasma management.
My melasma is driving me crazy and sad.
I have been avoiding leaving the house fearing among other things, Sun exposure.
If I must leave the house, I religiously wear UPF clothing and a huge 10cm broad brimmed hat.
I also diligently wear tinted physical sunscreen, use a blue screen filter, a retinoid (tretinoin 0.05%), vitamin C, E, ferulic acid, niacinamide and azelaic acid.
I also use bearberry, liquorice and a glycolic acid wash but I feel the melasma is not budging.
I have a family member who is a dermatologist but for ethical reasons, I can’t see them.
My skin is quite tan courtesy of my Indian Mum but with this Indian heritage, I’ve also inherited a predisposition to melasma.
I swear it worsened after pregnancy but wasn’t necessarily caused by pregnancy hormones!
I have patches on both cheeks and across my nose as pictured (ignore my undereye allergy shiners).
I can’t afford laser treatments at present.
What has worked for you and how do you deal with the horrid effects of the Australian Sun?
Any input is greatly appreciated.
xx
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