4 Triggers of melasma & how to combat them

Okay, so melasma is a total pain in the tush, but it doesn’t just appear out of nowhere! It’s usually the result of deeper internal and external triggers that cause pigment cells to go into overdrive. It can be caused by everything from hormonal shifts to heat, inflammation, and oxidative stress. Here’s the most common culprits behind those frustrating and stubborn dark patches we can experience and how to naturally calm and correct them from the inside out.

1. Hormonal Fluctuations
Melasma is often triggered by changes in estrogen and progesterone. This is more commonly experienced during pregnancy, but can even happen with birth control use and even with PCOS.
✨ Botanicals to combat it: Antioxidants like Polypodium Leucotomos and Licorice Root really help to support hormonal balance, which helps calm overactive melanocytes while reducing inflammation internally.

2. UV & Heat Exposure
Even small amounts of sunlight or heat (from saunas, hot pilates/yoga, cooking, or intense workouts) can activate pigment-producing cells.
✨ Botanicals to combat it: We must first protect our skin daily with broad-spectrum SPF. But then we can also incorporate internal photoprotectors like Polypodium Leucotomos and Pomegranate Extract to help shield cells from UV and heat-induced pigmentation.

3. Inflammation & Skin Irritation
Inflammation triggering things like acne breakouts, harsh actives, or barrier damage, can all trigger melanin overproduction.
✨ Botanicals to combat it: We must aim to focus on calming and repairing the skin. Ingredients like Probiotics, hyaluronic acid, Dragon’s Blood, Zinc, and Licorice Root will be your best friend for helping to soothe inflammation and support even skin healing.

4. Oxidative Stress
Free radicals from stress, pollution, or poor diet increase pigment activity and dullness.
✨ Botanicals to combat it: Load up on antioxidants like Vitamin C, White Tea, and Knotweed (Resveratrol) to help neutralize damage and brighten skin tone from within.

The Perfect Skin Kit incorporates all of these ingredients to help target all causes of melasma & ease the flare ups. This trio has been expertly crafted to address dark spots and discoloration, while strengthening the skin barrier & restoring a healthy glow year round!

The best part is you can try it for yourself totally risk free thanks to my 45 day money back guarantee! At less than $2USD per day, you literally have nothing to lose except for the dark spots!

Talk soon,

K xx