47 Years Old Female/ Asian European Mix/ Mesoestetic (Melanostop) and Now Iklen - Germany

.I just found this entry. This is so helpful!!! I would really like to continue to hear your story. I have a similar story. I am 100% Asian-American and I have hyperpigmentation but, I'm not sure at what level - I think it's a combo of dermal and epidermal. I just got laser treatment and IPL done and, some of the smaller epidermal spots are gone. But, right now, the demal or mixed spots are darker. :( These spots are also near my eyes / on my check. I'm sad. But, the dermatologist told me that they will get darker first and then get lighter but, she said might take about 6 months. She also instructed me to use Hydroquinone and Vitamin-C. I am only using Vitamin-C for now but I will add Hydroquinone to my regiment. I also upgraded my sunblock to SPF 50. How is your skin now?

I've been battling Melasma for about a few years now. Mine is almost gone. Blush covers the rest very well on my cheeks & some powder covers my forhead very well. it's almost gone. i had it on my upper lip (very dark), cheeks, forhead & both temples. Understand that Hyperpigmentation is different from Melasma. It's important to understand the difference between the 2 because Hyperpigmentation treated like if it were Melasma will become Melasma. Hyperpigmentation lasts about 6 months and is random. It is also a precursor to Melasma. It's basically a sign that your skin is weak, sensitive & over exposure to sun. Now melasma is not random, it can be hormonal and in many cases caused by adrenal fatigue. If you have it anywhere the left side of your face it will show up in approx the exact same place on your right. Treating Melasma requires a complete lifestyle change. Since, I've been on plant based diet (vegan), hat and sunglasses are my best friends. Spf's caused me to breakout and condition to get worse so i turned to Oil of Olay's Total Effects 7 Tone Correcting Broad spectrum spf 15 for my face. I got rid of all of my makeup and went for brands like Pure 100 that is vegan & doesnt have not 1 chemical in it. lasers are a no. i had it done and the melasma came back with a vengeance. More sleep (it could be adrenal). every morning and night i drink a warm coffee cup of water, warmed to about 1.5 min and a whole lemon squeezed in. I 1st use Exuviance Age Reverse Night lift morning & day. I combine & only spot treat with a mix of Exuviance OptiLight Essential 6 serum & Murad Rapid Age Spot Pigment Lightening Serum. (At night, sometimes, i will mix in Turbo booster Cpowder. It makes a lil paste). when i am not using the turbo booster C powder i will pat on Argan oil (By NOW or Target) & the Olive Oil by DHC. I was wash my face day and night with DHC's Deep Cleansing Oil. I hope this helps. It's a process, but it's been rewarding to see my skin become healthier and stronger. I will you the best in your journey

Any updates ? Did you try enlighten laser?

I never had success with lasers nor glutathione injections for melasma. What has worked best for me is a product called dermelan or cosmelan. I think it is mesoestetic brand. I have bought on Amazon and Ebay. It requires discipline and some down time of peeling and dry skin while it works, but has made a big difference for me.

Hi there! SkinCeuticals here.Thank you for sharing your journey with us. We are encouraged by your commitment to your skin and wish you the best.

Good luck