We all dream of clear, spotless, and radiant skin. Though all kind of skin tones are beautiful in their own way and marks and scars give a unique identity to your image. But there is no denying in the fact that a bright, fair, and glowing skin is always desired by everyone.
Our skin is composed of different layers known as epidermis and dermis and melanin producing cells. Melanin is the pigment produced by melanocytes and chromocytes located in epidermis in our skin to protect us from the sun’s UV radiation. The colour of our skin is mainly predisposed to genetics, the sun exposure and influence of hormones. There are several skincare tips, products, and skin lightening procedures available in the aesthetic industry catering to different pigmentation issues. Let us look at the most popular procedure – Peeling with Masks or Depigmentation therapy with Mesoethetic’s Cosmelan and Dermamelan.
You may be flustered with sunspots, uneven skin tone, dark marks, or patches from overproduction of melanin, freckles, nevi or even the hormonal melasma. The masks are a suitable solution to all these conditions. The reason it is called a therapy is because you may need a few sessions to achieve desirable and long-lasting results. The masks will help you get rid of your spots while giving you a smooth and radiant skin.
Both Cosmelan and Dermamelan are very effective products for pigmentation, the latter being used for more sebaceous skin type due to the presence of more active ingredients and salicylic acid.
The procedure:
The treatment is a simple and quick procedure where your doctor/aesthetician will first cleanse your skin followed by a liberal application of the mask and allowing it to dry before you leave. Cosmemelan is left for 5 to 10 hours whereas Dermamelan, is left on for 12 hours. It is essential to take the day off as you need to leave the mask on for a few hours. It is a great idea to rejuvenate! The mask works in combination with a home therapy wherein a Homecare cream is to be applied to enhance the results. The homecare is mandatory for optimum results.
There maybe a little bit of redness and burning sensation in the following 2 to 3 days. The Soothing Cream application helps in this case to keep the discomfort to minimum. There is visible exfoliation of skin as well from day 4 onwards. This may last for 3 to 4 days at the most. It is advised not to pull, pick, or peel the shedding skin as it can lead to injury to the skin.
Results:
Though the results maybe variable as per your skin type, there is reduction in appearance of sunspots or dark spots in 8 to 10 days for medium to deeper skin tones. Lighter skin tones may take up to 21days to see results. The skin appears more even toned and flawless.
Aftercare:
After care for this therapy is obvious, staying out of sun for few days. Wait till the flaking stops and step out with complete sun protection – a sunscreen with minimum SPF50 and an umbrella to protect yourself further. It is advisable to avoid outdoor activities altogether. Continue the sessions as advised by your doctor/ Aesthetician. Proper aftercare as suggested should be followed to get best results and avoid reoccurrence of pigmentation.
This Depigmentation therapy is suitable for all skin types. It works well for sensitive skin type as well and the benefits can be reaped for all kind of pigmentation issues. It is clearly contraindicated in pregnant and lactating ladies, those with any skin allergies, hypersensitivity to light, those on Vitamin A derivatives and bacterial and viral infections. Your doctor/ Aesthetician is the right person to guide you for the perfect treatment options.