Melasma causes patches of discolouration. The patches are darker than your usual skin colour. It typically occurs on the face and is symmetrical, with matching marks on both sides of the face. Other areas of your body that are often exposed to the sun can also develop melasma.
Brownish-coloured patches usually appear on the:
It can also occur on the neck and forearms. The skin discolouration doesn’t do any physical harm, but you may feel self-conscious about the way it looks.
Causes and risk factors of melasma
It isn’t totally clear what causes melasma. Darker-skinned individuals are more at risk than those with fair skin. Estrogen and progesterone sensitivity are also associated with the condition. This means birth control pills, pregnancy, and hormone therapy can all trigger melasma. Stress and thyroid disease are also thought to be causes of melasma.
Additionally, sun exposure can cause melasma because ultraviolet rays affect the cells that control pigment (melanocytes).
HOW TO USE THE PACKAGE FOR BEST RESULTS:
Additional recommendations:
Sepilight serum
can be applied on alternate nights to speed up the lightning process. Do not use it the same night as the pink face cream. Click here to view this product: https://www.shoptheglowsa.com/products/5-in-1-whitening-sepilight-serum-2/
Kojie San Soap
Use as a face wash once or twice a day. Click here to view: https://www.shoptheglowsa.com/products/kojie-san-kojic-acid-soap/
An exfoliator to remove dead skin once or twice a week, for other products to work better: https://www.shoptheglowsa.com/products/categories/skin/subcategories/step-2-scrubs-exfoliators/
More info on each product in this package deal:
Derma Light :
*Please note, the packaging may differ according to supply - it may be a brown or black bottle
Dermalight capsules feed cells with nutrients, add vitality to the body, and are excellent for overall skin, beauty, and healthcare.
60 Capsules
Contains 1600 mg l-glutathione (Reduce) and 500 mg NAC (two capsules), derma light evens out the skin to a smooth even complexion. Also helps to restore a radiant and flawless complexion. Derma light feeds cells with nutrients, adds vitality to the body, and is excellent for overall skin, beauty, and healthcare.
Purchase vitamin c capsules here: https://www.shoptheglowsa.com/products/vitamin-c-1000-mg-supplement/
Warnings:
Do not use during pregnancy, lactation or if you are allergic or sensitive to any of the above ingredients.
How to use:
Take 2 capsules with 2 of Vitamin C 1000mg capsules
Luminate Face Cream
Luminate Day Cream is one of our BEST SELLERS. The day cream is light weight and non greasy suitable for all skin types. Known as a “Dark Spot Corrector” it contains licorice, arbutin, carrot extract, mulberry, collagen And more active ingredients that give dull and aging skin youth, elasticity, radiance, beauty and brightening.
Size: 50 Ml
How to use:
Apply a small amount lightly over the whole face and use SPF over. May be used in the day or night.
DOES NOT contain bleach, hydroquinone, lead or mercury.
Precautions:
Always do a patch test first, remember all skin types are different, discontinue if there are any allergic reactions.
Pink Cream
Pink cream is generally used to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmented skin on the face. Many of our customers use the product to achieve a uniform skin tone by reducing the appearance of uneven areas and dark spots.
Size: 50ml
The pink cream works by combining the well documented properties of the most beneficial active ingredients. Most of the active ingredients in the formula are obtained by the United Kingdom labs for strong lightening benefits.
Warning : Contains Benzenediol (phenol group)
NOT SUITABLE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN