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Learn what causes melasma, why it worsens in summer, and how to prevent and treat it effectively using lasers, skincare, and functional medicine.
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Struggling with dark patches this summer? You're not alone.
If you’ve started noticing darker patches on your face (especially your cheeks, upper lip, or forehead) this time of year, it’s not just a tan settling in. It might be melasma, and summer is its favorite season.
Melasma is a common pigment condition made worse by sun, heat, hormones, and inflammation. It’s stubborn, persistent, and usually not something that fades on its own.
How to prevent melasma from getting worse:
Even if you’ve never had melasma before, summer can trigger it. And if you’ve dealt with it in the past, this is when it tends to come back.
Here’s how to lower your chances of a flare:
✔ Use mineral SPF every single day (yes, even when it's cloudy)
✔ Stay out of high heat when you can
✔ Avoid irritating or harsh skincare
✔ Be mindful of hormones and medications that might be contributing
✔ Stick with gentle, pigment-safe ingredients that support your skin barrier
How we treat melasma once it shows up:
The best results come from combining in-clinic treatments with smart at-home care. We build personalized plans based on what’s causing your pigment in the first place.
Here are some of our most effective tools:
• ClearLift Laser to gently lift pigment without heat or downtime. Other lasers commonly heat the skin too much - which may get rid of the pigmentation initially, but will make it come back with a vengeance.
• Medical-Grade Skincare to target pigment while calming the skin, customized just for your skin's needs and triggers
• Functional medicine consultations to explore hormonal, metabolic, or gut-related factors that may be making pigment worse
Summer Promo:
Now through August 31st: 15% off ClearLift laser treatment packages for pigment
Melasma is complex, but treating it doesn’t have to be confusing.We’ll help you figure out what’s driving it and build a plan that works for you.
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