MELASMA SKINCARE TIPS FOR EXPECTING MOTHERS

First off, what is melasma?

Melasma is a skin condition where dark patches of skin form on your face due tohormonal imbalance, which can be triggered by:

• Birth control

• Pregnancy

• MenopauseAbout 50 – 70% of women develop melasma while pregnant, which is why it’s called “the mask of pregnancy.” It doesn’t harm you or your baby and usuallygoes away about three months after delivery. However, it’s important to manageyour symptoms to prevent this skin condition from getting worse and becomingpermanent.

How to Make Melasma Less Noticeable:

• Exfoliate your skin to reduce pigmentation

• Wear a chemical-free, broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher toprevent more dark spots from forming

• Choose gentle, fragrant-free skincare products as skin irritation candarken pigmentation.

• Use skin-brightening serums to reduce dark spots and even your skintone.

• Avoid waxing areas with melasma as waxing can cause inflammation,which can trigger hyperpigmentation.