La Roche Posay Mela D, La Roche Posay Mela D Serum and La Roche Posay Mela D Hands are kojic acid formulations designed to tackle skin discolorations associated with hyperpigmentation.
Mela D is designed to even out skin tone and correct age spots which are often related to repeated unprotected sun exposure. Age spots often appear after the age of 50 on the backs of the hands and on the face. They are caused by an excess deposit of melanin, the skin’s pigment. Hormones associated with the birth control pill or pregnancy can also contribute to brown spots on the face and forehead, causing a condition known as Melasma.
In addition to using a skin lightening agent like Mela D, it’s important to adopt good daily skin care habits including the use of a well formulated high protection sunscreen like Anthelios sunscreens (link to article on site). If treatment with Mela D isn’t successful you may want to consider visiting a dermatologist who will be able to recommend alternative techniques to correct hyperpigmentation – lasers, peels or cryotherapy.
