Melasma/PIH/Tanning regime

Mid Range Routine for Dark Patches and Deep tanning (Oily to Normal skin)

TL;DR

For dark patches and deep tanning on oily to normal skin, this regime uses Asaya 2% Kojic Acid + 1% Alpha Arbutin Face Serum (AM) and The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA (PM), alongside Sebamed Clear Foam Face Wash, The Derma Co 5% Nia-Ceramide Daily Hydrating Moisturizer, and Asaya Sun Drip Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50.

Written & reviewed by Dr Surbhi, MD (Dermatology)

Your routine

5 products · am and pm
  1. Step 1 (AM)

    Sebamed Clear Foam Face wash

    Sebamed

    Sebamed Clear Foam Face wash

    Dermatocare Select

    Sebamed Clear Foam Face wash is built on a surfactant system of 0 ultra-mild + 1 mild + 0 strong + 0 soap bases. Aligned to oily, combination/normal skin, suitable across skin concerns. Does not contain any ingredient under review against our database criteria.

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  2. Step 2 (AM)

    Asaya 2% Kojic Acid + 1% Alpha Arbutin Face Serum

    Asaya

    Asaya 2% Kojic Acid + 1% Alpha Arbutin Face Serum

    Dermatocare Select

    Asaya 2% Kojic Acid + 1% Alpha Arbutin Face Serum, formulated with Niacinamide, is aligned to Oily, Combination/Normal, Dry skin, Non-sensitive skin, with skin concern of Melasma/PIH/Tanning.

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  3. Step 3 (AM)

    The Derma Co 5% Nia-Ceramide Daily Hydrating Moisturizer

    The Derma Co

    The Derma Co 5% Nia-Ceramide Daily Hydrating Moisturizer

    Dermatocare Select

    The Derma Co 5% Nia-Ceramide Daily Hydrating Moisturizer features multi molecular HA. Aligned to dry to combination/normal, sensitive skin types with any skin concerns.

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  4. Step 4 (AM)

    Asaya Sun Drip Mineral Sunscreen

    Asaya

    Asaya Sun Drip Mineral Sunscreen

    Dermatocare Select

    Asaya Sun Drip Mineral Sunscreen is non-tinted, built on 0 new-gen + 0 old-gen + 1 mineral filters, and covers UVB, UVA, Pollution Support, but not Blue light, Visible light, Infra-Red. It's aligned to dry, combination/normal non-sensitive skin for preventing ageing/tanning. In-vivo test published for SPF 50 and PA rating PA++++.

    Note: Layer up with foundation to block visible light, a common trigger for stubborn pigmentation, if you are comfortable doing so.

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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.