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Melasma can be a stubborn and emotionally frustrating condition to manage. As an NYC-based esthetician, I’ve worked with countless clients who feel like they’ve tried everything—yet the patches of discoloration keep returning. One underrated factor? Your cleanser. Pavise Gentle Amino Powerwash has quietly become one of my go-to tools for helping clients address melasma without aggravating their skin.

Melasma isn’t just about dark patches—it’s about understanding your triggers and protecting your skin every single day. In my NYC clinic, one of the first things I address with melasma clients is daily SPF. Pavise Dynamic Age Defense SPF 30 is one of the most advanced formulas I’ve used for supporting even tone and protecting against pigment flare-ups.

Melasma is one of the most stubborn forms of hyperpigmentation, often triggered by hormones and UV exposure. At my NYC clinic, I help clients manage melasma through a gentle, multi-pathway approach that prioritizes skin barrier health. One standout option in our brightening lineup is the Hydrinity Vivid Brightening Serum, which tackles discoloration without causing irritation.

Melasma is one of the most stubborn skin concerns I treat in my NYC clinic—but with the right actives, we can absolutely make progress. One of my go-to formulas for supporting clients with melasma is the Face Reality Retinaldehyde B3 Serum. This serum brings together gentle exfoliation, skin-brightening niacinamide, and a stabilized vitamin A to help fade stubborn pigment over time.

Melasma is one of the most stubborn forms of hyperpigmentation—and it needs a delicate yet effective approach. At my NYC clinic, I often reach for Face Reality Retinol Peptide Serum when we want to reduce melasma without triggering inflammation or compromising the skin barrier.

Melasma is one of the most stubborn forms of hyperpigmentation—and it’s often misunderstood. In my NYC clinic, I work with clients every day who feel frustrated by uneven tone and persistent discoloration. That’s why I love introducing Face Reality GlowTone Corrective Serum, a formula that helps target pigment safely and effectively—especially for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

Excerpt: Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) can feel endless—especially when you're doing all the "right" things. In this post, I share my clinic-tested approach to treating PIH gently but effectively, including how the Face Reality Brighten-C Mask fits into pigment-correcting routines for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

Melasma can be one of the trickiest forms of hyperpigmentation to manage—especially if your skin is reactive or easily inflamed. In this post, I’m breaking down the gentle, clinically-informed approach I take at my NYC clinic, including how I use the Face Reality Brighten-C Mask to support clients dealing with melasma.

If melasma makes you wary of brightening products, this one is worth a closer look. Here’s why I trust Epicutis Arctigenin Brightening Treatment in my clinic for calming pigment and restoring balance.