Melasma/PIH/Tanning regime
This advanced routine focuses on mild dark patches and tanning on dry skin. This mid-range regime uses The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Serum (AM) and The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA (PM), alongside Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion, and Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Sunscreen SPF 50+.
Step 1 (AM)
Cetaphil
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is built on a surfactant system of 0 ultra-mild + 1 mild + 0 strong + 0 soap bases. Aligned to dry skin with any skin concern, especially sensitive skin. Does not contain any ingredient under review against our database criteria.
Step 2 (AM)
The Ordinary
The Ordinary
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Serum is aligned to Oily, Combination/Normal, Dry skin, Non-sensitive skin, with skin concern of Uneven dull skin.
Step 3 (AM)
Cetaphil
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion is aligned to dry to combination sensitive skin types with any skin concern.
Step 4 (AM)
Neutrogena
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ (50ml) is non-tinted, built on 4 new-gen + 0 old-gen + 1 mineral filters, and covers UVB, UVA, but not Blue light, Visible light, Infra-Red, Pollution Support. It's aligned to oily, dry, combination/normal sensitive skin for preventing ageing/tanning. We could not find In-vivo / In-vitro test data for SPF and PA ratings on the brand website. Happy to update on brand request.
This regime is educational content reviewed by a dermatologist. It is not a prescription and does not replace an in-person consultation. Some links may be affiliate links.
