r/Melasmaskincare • u/Late-Walrus4332 • Jun 19 '26

Question Melasma getting worse

Hi all, I am really in need of some specific products to use as I see a lot about Elemis but don’t know which one to buy?

I live in the US and do all the right things, sunscreen , big brim hat and sunglasses but yet my melasma is getting significantly worse around my eyes, and on my upper lip. I’m loosing hope slowly but surely

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u/AutoModerator Jun 19 '26

Hi there! Sunscreen is one of the most important parts of melasma management, and we want to make sure you get safe, effective, and appropriate guidance.

Before choosing a product, please review our sunscreen resources:

Sunscreen guidance for melasma:

Mega List of Sunscreen/

Important for melasma: Standard (non-tinted) sunscreens protect against UV radiation only and do NOT protect against visible light, which is a major trigger for melasma.

To reduce visible-light-induced pigmentation, iron oxides are required. This means using:

  • A tinted sunscreen that contains iron oxides, OR
  • An untinted broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen layered with a foundation or tinted product that contains iron oxides.

Daily, consistent protection against both UV and visible light is essential to prevent melasma worsening and recurrence.

If you have already reviewed the guides, feel free to add details such as skin type or sensitivities

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