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What are pigment and melasma?
Pigment concerns include sun spots, post-inflammatory marks, and melasma. Melasma is a heat and hormone-sensitive condition. It can deepen with sun, hot workouts, and the wrong treatments. We use a layered, heat-aware plan that respects your skin and your lifestyle.
Melasma is a chronic pigment condition triggered by UV, heat, and hormones. New Mexico sun and heat can intensify patches on the cheeks, forehead, or upper lip. Gentle, proven care for brighter skin.
At Skin Science Aesthetics, we manage pigment safely and strategically. We calm triggers, fade dark patches, and protect your glow… so tone looks clear and natural.
Concerns we treat
Melasma on cheeks, forehead, temples, and upper lip
Sun spots & age spots (solar lentigines) from UV exposure
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) after acne or irritation
Mottled, uneven tone from cumulative sun and heat
Freckles that have darkened with sun exposure
Blotchiness where brown and red pigment overlap
Hormonal pigment shifts related to pregnancy, birth control, or menopause
Upper-lip “mustache” shadow from melasma or PIH
Neck and chest discoloration from chronic sun (poikiloderma)
Dullness and lack of radiance tied to excess pigment and texture
Lingering acne marks that won’t fade with OTC products
Back-of-hands and forearms spots that age the appearance
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