Cosmelan
- Cosmelan is a face peeling mask commonly used in melasma treatment and removing facial pigmentation
- Cosmelan peels are meant to inhibit tyrosinase, an enzyme in the melanin formation process
- The manufacturer's recommended protocol for Cosmelan involves two in-office masks, one for the full face and then another "touch up" to address areas that still have pigmentation approximately 1 month after the first mask. In addition, there is a Cosmelan 2 follow up product that is to be used at home
- Cosmelan prices vary from approximately $500 - $1,000. Depending on whether the practitioner provides the second mask and the at home care product in the cost or not will affect the price
Source: Doctor Answers about Cosmelan Treatment on RealSelf