Melasma...

[Wanderlusting07]

Hello all! I gave melasma dark spots on my upper lip... makes it look like I have a permanent mustache :(... I use Clinique’s dark spot serum and also ole henriksen’s dark spot toner.. I’m general the rest of my skin care routine consists of origins plantscription line. I gave noticed a very small improvement but lately it’s just stayed the same. Does anyone have any recommendations that have worked for them for melasma lightening specifically? Also any recommendations for covering it with make up? I use foundation and concealer but since it’s on my lip it looks awfully caked sometimes or it seems to emphasize the dark spots more... any info would be helpful!! Thank you!!!

[beccaherickson]

Melasma is really tough to lighten since it can be caused by hormones and the sun and genetics -- so addressing the cause and preventing is the best way to reduce it.

I had the best luck with: changing to non-estrogen birth control, using MINERAL spf 50 every day, no exceptions, vitamin C serum and tretinoin cream daily, and Lytera 2.0 in evenings (from Dermstore). This was after going to a dermatologist and is what worked best for me. Prevention is the best method. Hope that helps!