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Suppresses melanin production at enzyme level to help visibly reduce pigmentation.
Skin looks brighter, pores appear tighter and oil balance improves.
The application is painless and contains no TCA or similar peeling acids.
Can be used on all skin types, including sensitive skin, in any season.
Pigmentation can appear on the body, and especially the face, for a variety of reasons. These patches, darker than the surrounding skin, are not a health threat, but they can be a cosmetic concern and, for some, affect confidence and social life. The pigment that gives skin its colour is melanin, and pigmentation forms when it accumulates in certain areas. Some marks appear in adolescence, some with age, some are present from birth, and others result from environmental and sun damage.
The main cause of pigmentation is ultraviolet (UV) light. As well as giving skin its colour, melanin protects deeper tissue from UV rays, so intense exposure or years of accumulated sun can lead to pigmentation in genetically predisposed people. Pregnancy, certain medications, some illnesses and cosmetics can also increase light sensitivity and trigger pigmentation.
Cosmelan and Dermamelan are among the effective methods used to treat pigmentation. They suppress melanin production at enzyme level, preventing overproduction; existing pigment is shed through peeling, while continued suppression during treatment helps normalise melanin production. Because they contain no trichloroacetic acid (TCA) or other aggressive peeling acids, the risk of side effects is very low and they are far more comfortable than other peels.
Redness and light peeling are common, and sensitive skin may show some swelling. Cosmelan is used for mild pigmentation and anti-ageing, while Dermamelan is chosen for more intense pigmentation and stronger anti-ageing goals. Which one is right for you is decided after a skin assessment. The most common areas are the face, neck, décolletage and backs of the hands, though other areas can also be treated.
Sun protection is the most important part of the treatment. Even after the programme is complete, you should keep using a high-SPF sunscreen during the day and, especially in summer, a brightening cream in the evening. Without these precautions, pigmentation can return.
The type and intensity of pigmentation are assessed to choose Cosmelan or Dermamelan.
The skin is deeply cleansed with the purifying solution from a single-use kit.
The Cosmelan 1 or Dermamelan mask is applied and left for 8–12 hours depending on skin type.
The mask is washed off gently; peeling follows over 7–14 days.
A maintenance cream and sunscreen are used for 4–6 months.
