07/27/2026
Melasma is more than just “sun spots.”🌝
It’s a complex skin condition influenced by heat, light, hormones, and inflammation—which is why it often becomes more active during the summer months.
While UV exposure is a major trigger, it’s only part of the story. Heat, visible light, hormonal changes, stress, inflammation, and inconsistent sunscreen use can all encourage pigment to return or deepen.
The goal isn’t to avoid enjoying summer—it’s to understand what your skin needs to stay calm and protected.
✨ A few simple habits can make a meaningful difference:
• Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day (a tinted mineral SPF with iron oxides offers added protection against visible light).
• Reapply sunscreen when you’re outdoors.
• Keep your skin cool with shade, a wide-brim hat, fans, cool towels, or an ice roller after being outside.
• Remember that UVA rays can pe*****te your car’s side windows, so daily driving may contribute to melasma flare-ups.
• Stay consistent with your brightening skincare and professional treatment plan—even when your skin looks clear.
Melasma isn’t caused by one single thing. Understanding your unique triggers—and responding with consistency rather than perfection—is one of the best ways to keep your skin looking its healthiest.
Do you know what triggers your melasma? We’d love to hear what you’ve noticed.