My Best Tips for Melasma & Hyperpigmentation-Prone Skin | Skincare with Susan Yara

[@AmyKoberling]

So glad you touched on the fact that melasma is a chronic condition with no cure. So many times patients expect that they will treat melasma and it will go away forever when in fact it’s something that will ebb and flow throughout life. BUT it can be effectively managed!

[@wandacruzvi]

It happens when your in peri menopause as well. It happened to my mom and sisters during this stage of their life and it’s happening to me know. Trying to figure out how to manage at the moment. Thanks for the advice

[@angelac1453]

Naturium's Azeliac acid Emulsion significantly faded my melasma. Which was a huge surprise I was using it for maskne wich it also helped with. I started using Naturiums tranexmic acid but I have not been consistent with it which I work harder on. I think it has helped but my melasma is really light after staying consistent with azeliac acid Emulsion so I might be at my limits with topicals helping. Thankfully my melasma was pretty light compared to others from the beginning.

[@96unique2]

I really liked the tranexamic acid too, but I found that the mulitibright emulsion worked even better because it had a TON of things that helped my hyper pigmentation! Now, I alternate and I’ve seen pretty good results!

[@mistyswiney7339]

Mine too. I love her azelaic acid emulsion

[@EnvyBlu]

I have/had two huge hyperpigmentation spots on both my cheeks. The things that have significantly lightened my hyperpigmentation are The Ordinary lactic acid, The Ordinary salicylic acid, Good Molecules glycolic acid toner, Tretinoin, and sunscreen in the mornings. I use these mornings and nights. Sure it may seem harsh for some people, but if you don’t have sensitive skin, this regimen DOES work, and quite quickly, to reduce hyperpigmentation.

[@Calmclean13]

Hi Nicole, your comment is so helpful. That would be so great if you post your Day time and night time routine here that you been using. It can help me and people like me. Thank you🙂

[@allergicrhinitis4469]

Having an asian skin with a lot of melanin have been bittersweet for me. It's nice because it protected my skin from aging during my younger years when I was tanning a lot (before I started sunscreen) but on the other hand, now I am stuck with very bad hyperpigmentation...

[@MaeWhite-o1g]

Hello, I too am struggling with Melasma and I just cant seem to find the right treatment for my skin.

[@rosaeliaiturbide3846]

Can you doing video what best serums inhibit melasma exp vitamin c thanks

[@DoItWrightRo]

I love naturium!!! I'm thinking of using all of the products except TO acid peel. I don't care about a "scandal".

[@carmendelaat2319]

I have a question What is a good skincare routine for acne prone skin with blemish scars

[@gpizano6691]

Naturium is my fave skin care brand now !!! Thank you !!!

[@jenny9544]

thanks so much i loved this video.. heard some procedures make melasma worst.. RF? i developed upper lip melasma patches after a treatment and i was freaking out... took a long time to reverse it...

[@jenny9544]

ok you answered my question later in the video lol.. sucks that a lot is trial and error.. cause like you said everyone is diffferent

[@trinichandy3049]

Thanks for sharing your skincare and your melasma journey. Susan! do you use Red Light Therapy at home? Not sure if it trigger Hyperpigmentation. Take care,

[@faizanulhaq5723]

Hey Have you tried using iv glutathione or oral tranxemic acid

[@jgoodwin977]

The tranexamic acid pills work

[@Akshay-08]

Also, Oral sunscreen works wonders

[@jgoodwin977]

@@Akshay-08 haven’t been able to tell but every little helps I guess. I use the supplements called shade factor

[@skylarsherman-morton9876]

I have hyperpigmentation from Hidradenitis Suppurativa. The dermatologist was awful and the acne meds they try sometimes upset my stomach. I started using acne wash in my HS areas an it’s mostly clear but now the spots 😞 So thank you for the help 😊

[@lids7641]

PSA for folks who take melatonin or 5 HTP. I was taking them daily thinking I would be ok since they're natural. I started getting melasma and tried everything to get rid of it. It took me a while to make the connection but realised I started getting melasma after I started taking them. It was only after I stopped taking them that my melasma faded. It's almost completely gone now.

[@rosaeliaiturbide3846]

Can you do video on oral tranemix acid & cosmelean? Thanks

[@lezliehammer]

What moisturizer did you use before the Rx Tretinoin?

[@maricelagonzalez9396]

Such a great product integration. My dermatologist visits are covered by my insurance but this is such a great service!

[@rosaeliaiturbide3846]

Can you do video how much product you use and how long you wait in between? Do you reccomend vitamin c for melasma thanks

[@DanaGensel]

Love Apostrophe! Because of the lower dosage of tretinoin at .018% they prescribed me, I have finally been able to keep my acne at bay for the first time in my life. This prescription also includes clindamycin. Not sure if this is an ingredient you can stay on for prolonged periods of time? Wondering if eventually I'll have to ask to have this removed from my prescription?

[@adelatomlinson391]

I think Cysteamine Cream also deserves a mention. That has helped keep my melasma from worsening. Especially when I’m taking a break from hydroquinone.

[@Solarzano81]

Using my hubbys account here lol- Could you do a video on your fav treatments / facials etc in the year after you had your baby?

[@milliesoto5049]

You should look into the Revepeel. I, too, have mild melasma. My Dr. recommended this peel. I just had it done three days ago - keeping my fingers crossed!

[@melindagenitempo2359]

Apostrophe saved my daughter. Combined tret azalaic 15 oral spironolactone and doxy

[@EnvyBlu]

I agree! It saved my skin too! I love Apostrophe!

[@AUDJAMES]

my daughter has terrible acne, how can I get this combined tret azalaic 15 oral ????

[@marcellagraca99]

Very helpful video! Thank you! 🥰👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼☺️

[@lisagoldman287]

Susan, can you please recommend a sun hat that doesn’t leave indents on your forehead?!

[@etherealdeal1792]

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[@lisagoldman287]

@@etherealdeal1792 thank you!

[@lilianee7778]

it's interesting that u said micro needling made your melasma worst. I felt the same, when I asked my dermatologist she doesn't seem tp think micro needling would

[@hudis78]

Watched your videos from a year or two ago and it really did get better - congrats!! Do you think it's realistically possible to get similar results (or close to it) without a medicine cabinet full of expensive products? Would love to get to where you've gotten but I can't afford an expensive routine :/ Should I even try?

[@maithaoyang4691]

retinol help my dark spot. my skin look great now .

[@amrpreetkaurjhawar871]

Why is naturium’s azelaic acid not available in the uk? 😢

[@hemagayatri3631]

very informative video. Thriveco radiance serum worked really well. It is a combination of 4 different acids that helps in making your skin glow and brighter. Also it has vitamin C, tranexamic acid, Azelaic acid, Niacinamide.

[@prettyinpink8349]

Pregnancy damaged my skin so bad!!!!! The melasma , the whole hormonal flare ups was terrible !!!! It’s been 4 years and it doesn’t really go away!

[@bellagreen6660]

it will eventually but not on its own, you have to make an effort, see a dermatologist if nothing works and never let a day without sunscreen

[@s.7948]

Dermatica have a prescription service aswell I have sun spots and I use the prescribed cream my mum uses it as she has Malasma and it helps my sister has had acne since her teenage years and has had bumpy skin recently and dermatica has helped her tremendously overall lookafter your skin and sunscreen is super important please 🙏

[@Itssimplysteph90]

I have melasma only on my upper lip it’s so ugly looks like a mustache 😑 I’ve found sunscreen, retinol, and eating less sugar helps fade it significantly

[@marzel1784]

Very helpful for those who are dealing with melasma, these days melasma is the biggest concern. Also can you please tell us if wearing daily foundation is safe or harmful

[@ainamarie9954]

Wearing foundation is not harmful at all, in fact it has iron oxides that provide some visible light protection. So it pairs well with your sunscreen underneath:)

[@allergicrhinitis4469]

@@ainamarie9954 Exactly ! As long as you wash it off properly at the end of the day with a double cleanse :)

[@ainamarie9954]

@@allergicrhinitis4469 Yes, love a good double cleanse at night!

[@marzel1784]

@@ainamarie9954 thank you so much for sharing ❤️❤️ I have been treating my melasma since 2 years but I see no improvement. However, it did not spread, looks like i'll have to deal it for rest of my life.

[@ainamarie9954]

@@marzel1784 no problem!❤if you keep using the right ingredients, like tret and hydroquinone, hopefully it should improve over time. Good luck💞

[@michellevega1523]

I have very agressive melasma that develop during the pandemic time out of nowhere.I saw a derm and he gave me sulfur wash,azelaic acid 15% and tretinoin 0. 1% with 4% hydroquinone and everything changed my skin in just a few months.It is a lot better but is true what you said...it doea not go away completly.My derm recommended laser.Should I go ahead with that? Or keep going with the creams??? It is very expensive

[@hazelavila7319]

I had dual fraxel laser and made my melasma worst! It looked good for a few months but returned with a vengeance.

[@michellevega1523]

@@hazelavila7319 thanks!

[@jemmacarter6977]

I have found this so helpful I have been using skin and me prescription skincare and it is amazing. You have helped me through my skin journey especially in the last two years. My skin had a freak out in 2020 even though I was very consistent with my routine but your videos have gave me so much advice that has led me to my skin now and knowing my triggers. Sending you so much love from the UK 🇬🇧

[@danniedebe9885]

There's this Indian store online that provides different kinds of treatments for melasma and hyperpigmentation such as retin a, azaleic acid and hydroquinone.. I've been using 15% azelaic for probably about 6 months but I haven't seen much results.. and I was worried about using hydroquinone over 2% because I heard that it can actually make it worse especially if you stop using it. And mine is right above my lip which is really embarrassing I look like I have a mustache. So I kind of feel stuck on what to do since I can't afford an office treatment and as I'm in canada, our visits to dermatologist is covered by insurance but they won't prescribe me anything so I have to go through online services but I don't know if I can afford to use the dermatologist online or if it's even available in Canada. 😩😩😩😩

[@96unique2]

I think you’re suppose to stop using hydroquinone occasionally or else you get the rebound hyperpigmentation which makes it worse. I think I’ve heard that people get the best results using a variety of ingredients ( if your skin can handle it) to treat the hyperpigmentation. I find it easiest to use 1 product with a bunch of these ingredients as opposed a bunch of individual serums . Edit: I’m pretty sure Canada has an equivalent option. I think it’s called Felix health or something similar

[@danniedebe9885]

@@96unique2 ohh ok! Yes they do but it's still a bit pricey

[@pearlsglimmers]

Hello Susan ! Have you heard about the cosmelan peel ? I think it could be a great solution for melasma 🙂

[@justprettymakeup1281]

I’m pretty sure she has a video of her getting that peel and it made her melasma worse.

[@Paulaserenity]

Currently pregnant and melasmastache haunts me 😭

[@vgs86]

Is it just me but i feel like her eyebrows are so far apart from each other 😂

[@dididididididididdidi]

Infomercial

[@bloopbloopbloopbloopbloop]

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[@dididididididididdidi]

@@bloopbloopbloopbloopbloop she’s promoting some telemedicine derm company

[@bloopbloopbloopbloopbloop]

@@dididididididididdidi Sure, but she mentioned the partnership at the beginning of the video and in the video description

[@dididididididididdidi]

@@bloopbloopbloopbloopbloop LOL she "mentioned" it for the whole video aka infomercial

[@aronaron3650]

All these partnerships on all her videos are a little annoying:/ now I remember y I stopped following her

[@anikajoy5739]

We all know you ain't using those apostrophe products....

[@hannahchi]

If you don’t like her, then don’t watch. It’s that simple.

[@anikajoy5739]

Omg HOW MANY TIMES ARE YOU GOING TO SAY "MELASMA" OVER AND OVER AND OVER 🙄

[@hannahchi]

Uhhh….the video is about melasma and hyperpigmentation.

[@maureengreen617]

Don’t complain about it, just bail out of the video.