MORNING ROUTINE FOR MELASMA & PIGMENT SPOTS

Especially for melasma and other pigmentation spots, the morning skincare steps are crucial for a healthy complexion. With the Doctor Mi! morning routine for melasma, you ensure a visibly improved skin appearance and prepare your skin optimally for the day.

TREAT MELASMA PROPERLY IN THE MORNING WITH Doctor Mi!

Healthy and even skin is an undisputed ideal of beauty. This desire does not have to remain unfulfilled even with melasma and other pigmentation spots: the use of skin-specific products, integrated into a continuous care routine, brings you closer to your goal every day. Although melasma and pigmentation spots are largely harmless, they cause an uneven complexion and therefore represent an aesthetic problem for many.
The Doctor Mi! morning routine for melasma provides your skin with the right ingredients to help minimize the appearance of pigmentation. Follow our practical care instructions and ensure a smooth complexion already in the morning. Additionally, you will receive further tips to help you best manage emerging pigmentation spots and improve your complexion in the long term with your morning routine for melasma.

THIS IS WHY A CONTINUOUS MORNING ROUTINE IS SO IMPORTANT FOR MELASMA

A melasma is a specific form of hyperpigmentation and often occurs in women during and after pregnancy. Only one-tenth of those affected are men. Pigmentation spots form due to the overproduction of the hormone melanin, which is responsible for the coloring of our hair, eyes, and skin. Visible, dark discolorations appear, primarily on the face.
There are internal and external factors that promote the development of pigmentation spots:

• Sun exposure
  Your skin is exposed daily to harmful UVA and UVB rays. They are the main cause of the formation of visible discolorations on your skin. That is why pigmentation spots mostly appear on facial and body areas that are particularly exposed to the sun.
• Genetics
  A melasma can certainly also be a genetic trait that accompanies you from birth. Congenital pigmentation spots include freckles, birthmarks, and liver spots.
• Hormonal change
  A melasma often develops during hormonal changes in pregnancy. That is why it is also commonly referred to as the so-called pregnancy mask. A melasma can also develop due to the use of birth control pills or during hormone replacement therapy.
• Inflammations
  After inflammations or injuries to the skin, darkening usually occurs as a result of scar formation. This also includes so-called pimple marks and acne scars.

But no reason to worry: melasma is harmless in most cases and has no negative impact on health. If the visual blemish still bothers you, you can lighten and significantly reduce pigmentation spots on your face using various methods.

THE Doctor Mi! MORNING ROUTINE FOR MELASMA & PIGMENT SPOTS

It only takes three simple steps in the daily morning routine for melasma and pigmentation spots to perfectly prepare your skin for the day.

CLEAN

In the morning, apply a small amount of CLEAN to your entire face, including the eye area. Moisten your hands and massage the gentle cleansing gel into your skin in circular motions for 2–3 minutes. This will free your skin from excess sebum, sweat, and dirt. Then rinse your face with lukewarm water and use a clean towel to dry.

PEEL

After cleansing with CLEAN, use PEEL. To do this, apply a small amount to dry, cleansed skin. Massage it into your face with damp fingertips in circular motions for 2–3 minutes. Then wash your skin with lukewarm water to remove the peeling residues. PEEL is a natural product and therefore particularly gentle on the skin. Even if your skin suffers from pigmentation disorders, you can safely use this product daily.

DAY

The intelligent active ingredient complex of DAY provides an immediate revitalization of the skin. Spread a small amount evenly over the face, neck, and décolleté. Massage the care in until it is fully absorbed. The gentle day care helps you to preserve the skin's natural moisture, and the special product formulation with 1% TECMi!® Retinol ensures that your skin promotes cell renewal even during the day.

Important: Following the Doctor Mi! morning routine for melasma or other pigmentation spots, the use of sunscreen with SPF 50+ is essential. The formation of pigmentation spots is especially promoted by harmful UVA and UVB rays from the sun. To adequately protect your skin from this, applying sunscreen with SPF 50+ should be an integral part of your morning skincare routine.

See for yourself the effectiveness of our care instructions: The before-and-after comparisons of our test subjects show you how the products of Doctor Mi! medical skincare achieve visible results in just a few weeks.

MORE TIPS FOR YOUR MORNING ROUTINE WITH MELASMA

After you have successfully followed the care steps in our instructions, your skin is optimally cared for throughout the day. For a permanently healthy complexion, you will find further recommendations below.

How can I tell if I have melasma and what type it is?

There are different types of melasmas, which can be classified as follows:

• Epidermal Melasma: This affects the outermost layer of the skin (epidermis), the discoloration is brown and clearly limited in its area.
• Dermal Melasma: This affects the deeper skin layer (dermis), characterized by a bluish-gray coloration.
• Combined melasma: This mixed form affects the upper and lower layers of the skin and appears as a brown-gray coloration.

By correctly classifying your melasmas, you can tailor your skincare routine more precisely to the needs of your skin. Note: Always keep an eye on your hyperpigmentation! If the size, shape, or color of a pigment spot changes, it bleeds, or even becomes inflamed, you should consult a dermatologist to rule out a malignant change.

Consistent care

With melasma, continuous care is essential. Pigmentation spots often appear overnight, but unfortunately, they do not disappear just as quickly. To effectively treat skin discolorations and develop a visibly better complexion, it is necessary that you take the time for a daily morning routine.

Never without sunscreen

Whenever our skin is exposed to natural UVA and UVB rays, light damage occurs. Brown spots and irregular pigmentation result from an overproduction of the hormone melanin. The idea that using a sunscreen is only necessary when the sun is shining is a long-debunked myth. Harmful UVA and UVB rays accompany us daily, regardless of the weather. Therefore, the consistent use of sunscreen should always be part of your morning skincare routine.

FAQ: FREQUENT QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MORNING ROUTINE FOR MELASMA

Here you will get concrete answers to the frequently asked questions about the morning routine for melasma.

• Does retinol help in the treatment of melasma and other pigmentation spots?

  To effectively treat melasma or other pigmentation spots, retinol is perfectly suited. It stimulates your skin cells to renew themselves and thus demonstrably reduces pigmentation spots. You can confidently incorporate our DAY with 1% TECMi!®-Retinol into your daily morning routine.

• Are melasmas dangerous?

  A melasma is harmless in most cases. The small, discolored spots on your face or body can have various causes and are usually harmless. However, if you have concerns, you can consult a dermatologist to ensure that visible pigmentation spots are not malignant. Nevertheless, it is always advisable to monitor the discolored spots to detect any changes early.

• Does makeup affect the color of pigmentation spots?

  The use of makeup that helps you conceal unwanted spots has no effect on the formation of pigmentation spots. For removing makeup, we recommend a gentle care product to avoid unnecessary skin irritation or inflammation, such as our cleansing gel CLEAN, which reliably removes even eye makeup.

• Can a melasma also be removed permanently?

  Laser treatment is considered the most effective method to permanently remove pigmentation spots such as melasma. The laser beams penetrate the upper layer of the skin and break down the pigment deposits into small particles. The severity of melasma is directly minimized. If a single laser treatment is not sufficient, the treatment must be repeated. A more affordable and gentler alternative is available to you by consistently following our care routines for melasma and other pigmentation spots.

• Can I perform the morning skincare routine for melasma in the evening as well?

  We recommend following the evening routine for melasma at night. Your skin's needs change throughout the day, so you should also provide your skin with different ingredients and product formulations during your daily evening care. This way, your skin can regenerate optimally and intensify its renewal overnight.

• Does conscious nutrition help prevent melasma?

  A healthy complexion thanks to nutrition? Exactly, because our eating habits have a big impact on our natural complexion. Basically, a conscious diet is recommended for every skin type. Consuming fresh, unprocessed foods that are rich in antioxidants, unsaturated fatty acids, and minerals can help you achieve radiant and healthy skin. In addition to a balanced diet, our skin also needs an adequate amount of water. It cleanses the body and also helps the skin to eliminate harmful substances.