Melasma or Mask Of Pregnancy

Melasma, commonly known as the mask of pregnancy affects women of child bearing age. Common factors that can trigger melasma in women include puberty, use of contraceptive pills or other hormonal birth control methods and of course, pregnancy. This type of pigmentation typically only affects the face and sometimes, the neck. Dark pigment appears in patches all over the face or over the eyes and cheeks giving a characteristic mask like appearance.



Melasma does not cause any health problems but can be very distressing to the women suffering from it. A number of treatments exist, however, care must be taken to treat skin gently, as melasma hyperpigmentation can be very reactive and can quickly worsen or spread. Use of chemical lighteners should also be avoided to prevent other skin complications. The best bet would be a long term treatment plan consisting of all natural lightening agents and the careful use of a sun block.

Refer to the Skin Lightening Report for step-by-step plans to get rid of melasma.