Fighting Melasma for Too Long!

Melasma appeared on my face in 2013. I used obagi bleaching cream ( 3 months) that worked and everything was fine for 2 years. I started to run 5k and despite using sun screen & hats it showed up darker than ever before. Make up would no longer hide it.
In 2016 I decided to go with Halo treatments. That cost $4 and was painful. My skin looked beautiful after 2 treatments. Until a few month later the Melasma came back with a vengeance,spreading more.
In 2017 my face without makeup just looked dirty and it was starting to come through my make up again! So frustrating.
Back to the laser I went. This time did the Clear & Brillance. Less expensive $1800 and 4 treatments later my skin looked great! But Low and bold within a couple of months after the last treatment it's was back with a vengeance spreading even more.
I was so desperate trying to find something, anything that would help. It was starting to be depressing. I read blogs and articles and reviews ,pulled out my IUD ( 6months ago) and now FINALLY have found a combo that has worked for me!!! I know many suffer out there with this and everyone doesn't get the same results. I wanted to share in hopes that this will help someone else.
I first wash my makeup off with philosophy face wash ( I imagine can use any gentle cleanser) with a face scrubber. Next Kojic Acid Soap ($7) Then I apply Porcelain #1($28). This is at bedtime. There is some redness and stings a bit the first 5 nights. The face gets dry but then it peels off and the Melasma came off with it! I had some healing ointment from the laser treatments that I then applied once the creams were dry to help with the dryness of the skin.
I can't explain how excited that I am!!! I hope it will staying working. I will use the Porcelain #1 for 30 days in and 30 days off during the summer to see if that keeps things were they're at.
I have added pictures of everything I am using for reference . The before and after pictures are not the greatest but you can see the difference.

The skin lighter cream directions were to use twice a day. I moved and my house was under construction so the days I put it on it was only once. The. Melasma went back dark again during the time I was not using Porcelain solution. I stayed out of the sun as much as possible, use sunscreen everyday and wear hats. I'm back to using the #1 Porcelain for 30 days. It's definitely lightening back up and making it more manageable.

I have found a new cream is one step and is working great! By now I have accepted that I will always need to apply some sort of cream to keep the Melasma at bay. I have found Musley ( it has the highest dose of hydroquinone I’ve ever used 12%) I have used it for 1 month now and see amazing results. The first month I used day and night after washing my face. I only apply it to the dark spot areas. It does cause some redness and dryness especially near the mouth. Once I noticed the dryness around my mouth starting to happen I stopped using it around that area. I’m currently on my 2 month and use it at night time only. Once I’m done with this bottle I will switch to their Hydroquinone free formula. Hopefully I can maintain my results life long. If you’ve been fighting melasma I highly recommend you try this. It is prescribed by a dermatologist. It’s an online visit. You can get if for $60 with my referral code DG1197 at Musely.com