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Melasma and sun damage: evening out your tone
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Uneven tone is one of the most common things people want to change, and one of the most misunderstood. Melasma and sun damage look similar but behave differently, so the approach matters.
Sun damage versus melasma
Sun damage tends to show up as defined spots and freckling from years of exposure. Melasma appears as larger, blurry patches, often triggered by hormones and worsened by heat and light. Treating melasma too aggressively can actually make it worse, which is why gentleness wins.
A layered, patient plan
- Protect first. Daily sunscreen is not optional here; it is the treatment.
- Brighten gradually. Chemical peels and targeted skincare lift pigment over time.
- Resurface carefully. For the right candidate, gentle laser or resurfacing can help, chosen with skin tone in mind.
The honest part
Pigment is a long game, not a one-visit fix, and consistency beats intensity every time. We will always tell you when patience will serve your skin better than a stronger treatment.
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