What is Cosmelan® Depigmentation Treatment?
Cosmelan® is a skin rejuvenation treatment for particularly stubborn and dense pigmentation of the face. Cosmelan’s synergistic ingredients work quickly to blend and lessen undesirable pigmentation and uneven skin tones.
Cosmelan regulates the melanin activity, causing the pigment producing cells to slow down their over-production and function in a more uniform way.
Cosmelan works well even on darker toned Asian and Latin skin. Cosmelan will also produce a slight initial “peel” which helps refinish the skin surface while dramatically diminishing hyper-pigmentation.
Pigmentation is color in your skin produced by melanin, the natural pigment that also determines eye and hair color. However, if too much melanin is produced in one area, the result is a brown patch on your skin (brown spot or hyper-pigmentation.)
Hyper-pigmentation is very difficult to conceal, even with heavy makeup or camouflage creams. As a proven system, Cosmelan has been a huge boost in helping minimize brown patches and brown spots that before were resistant to other methods or products.
What are the types of Hyper-Pigmentation?
Melasma Skin coloration appears as blotchy brown spots, often covering cheeks, forehead, temples and the upper lip area. This type of hyper-pigmentation can be hereditary, or triggered by hormonal changes such as pregnancy or menopause. Taking birth control pills can also trigger Melasma. In addition, some laser treatments such as IPL, may worsen the condition.
Age Spots/Sun spots: Smaller darkened patches usually on older adults who have been exposed to the sun for many years. These spots can be seen on the face, forearms and backs of hands.
Post-inflammatory Hyper-Pigmentation: This type of hyper-pigmentation results from any inflammatory injury or trauma to the skin. Some causes of post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation: Acne, lasers, poorly administered chemical peels and rashes.
Cosmelan® Depigmentation treatment action mechanism is based on the inhibition of tyrosinase, a basic enzyme in the melanin formation process. Several of the substances present in the Cosmelan formula act by blocking this enzyme. Consistent use of treatment products and appropriate sun blocks for your skin type are critical in maintaining more evenly toned skin. With repeated sun exposure, you may need a booster treatment at various intervals.