CosBeauty Magazine #86

Skin
Melasma
Sufferers of melasma often
seek treatment for this type of
hyperpigmentation. It sits deeper in
the skin’s dermis and often appears
on the face as larger brown patches
with a non-distinct border. More
common in women, the exact cause
of melasma is unknown but is often
linked to hormonal imbalances.
It can be made worse with sun
exposure, some medications,
pregnancy and stress.
To prevent future
hyperpigmentation, make sure
to apply a high sun protection such
as mesoprotech ® , which has five
innovative formulations, each with
the ‘collagen pro shield’ to provide
antioxidant protection that helps
neutralise free radicals. All products
in the mesoprotech ® range combine
physical, biological and/or chemical
filters for maximum protection against
UVB and UVA radiation.
Treating
pigmentation
We recommend cosmelan ® for
the professional treatment of
troublesome pigmentation spots.
Developed by mesoestetic ® and
distributed in Australia by Advanced
Cosmeceuticals, cosmelan ® is a new
generation depigmentation treatment
that finally offers clinically proven
results in all types of pigmentation,
including melasma. It is a ‘one-off’ in
clinic treatment with a home
care regime, that not only helps
visibly reduce dark spots, it also
restores radiance and luminosity
to the skin while equalising skin
tone. The treatment works by
helping to decrease the skin’s
melanin production.
cosmelan ® has an impressive
clearance rate, helping to reduce age
spots by up to 95% in nearly all cases.
The treatments are suitable for all
Fitzpatrick skin types and can be
used all year around.
And it gets better – cosmelan ®
has a dual action. It has a short-term
action to improve the appearance
of superficial pigmentation via
chemical exfoliation and a longer
term action which gives it an
advantage over other products, in
that its ingredients actually help to
reduce melanin production.
Although you need to prepare
yourself for some downtime, if you’re
a lifelong pigmentation sufferer, you
will know the possibility of having
smooth and clear skin far outweighs
the short downtime.
cosmelan ® uses kojic acid (KA),
which is a natural chelation agent.
This KA complex is partnered
with a high antioxidant vitamin
complex, which can help the skin
look rejuvenated and renewed, and
diminish the appearance of age spots
and pigmentation.
A vegetable extract complex is
used to hydrate and soothe the skin.
Notably, cosmelan ® also includes an
exfoliating agent to help accelerate
the natural renewal of the skin’s
upper layers and further reduce the
appearance of age spots.
The cosmelan ® Professional
Treatment affords an effective and
fast track solution to the clearance of
melasma pigmentation. CBM
WHERE
TO GET IT
cosmelan is available at select
skin clinics across Australia.
For stockists, visit www.
advancedcosmeceuticals.com.au
or call 1800 242 011
What to expect
The cosmelan ® treatment
consists of two phases and
it is imperative both be used
according to the directions to
achieve complete success.
Phase 1 – in the
clinic
The cosmelan ® 1 mask is applied
in the clinic and left on the skin
for a period of time, which is
determined by the professional
according to your skin colour
and type. This is usually around
8-12 hours.
Phase 2 – home
maintenance
The mask is removed at
home with warm water and
followed by an application of
melan recovery. cosmelan ® 2
maintenance cream is applied
at home according to the
recommended protocol of the
professional. The objective of
this highly effective maintenance
cream is to help the continued
brightening of the complexion,
while restoring luminosity.
Follow daily with melan recovery
and mesoprotech ® melan 130
pigment control.
Peeling of the treated skin
begins in approximately
48-72 hours and lasts about
three days. hydra-vital factor
k is provided for multiple
applications during the day
and night. Follow up is in 7-10
days and the cosmelan ® home
maintenance program must be
adhered to for effective results.