cosmelan®

Melasma

Melasma has an uneven and irregular shape with undefined edges. Often symmetric, shadow-like appearance. They appear in the center of the face, malar area and jaw. Some 90% of those affected are women, particularly those who are pregnant, taking contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)

This appears as irregular, flat, asymmetric spots of dark pigmentation, either localized or dispersed. They appear throughout the body and face. This condition is more common in dark phototypes. After: skin lesions (acne or dermatitis), aggressions (burns, surgery, traumas), aesthetic treatments (chemical peels, laser), upper lip hair removal, photosensitizing medicines.

Solar and senile lentigo

Appearing in the form of uniform, lentil-shaped oval or round spots, which measure between 2-20 millimeters in diameter; they appear on the face, hands, shoulders, arms, back and neckline. The senile lentigo affects persons of + 50 years, due to the accumulated effect of the sun. Solar lentigo affects persons over 30, often in low phototype skins.

Ephelides (freckles)

Small macules, flat and pigmented, multiple and symmetrical, light brown in color. They appear in the T area, cheekbones, cheeks, neckline and back of the arms. Commonly affects low phototypes, with fair skin and blonde or red hair. Highly sensitive to UV radiation.

Stages

The method comprises 4 treatment stages, full compliance of which ensures excellent results for the patient.

1. Intense depigmentation
2. Continuous depigmentation
3. Control of hyperpigmentation
4. Control of reappearance

Professional care, treatment room guideline

The method starts in a salon at the hands of a professional who, strictly following the protocol, applies the desgreasing solution and face mask. Once the mask has been applied the patient can return home. During the application time and after removing the mask, the patient must avoid exposure to sources of light and heat. At the end of the time specified by the professional, the patient must remove the cosmelan 1 mask at home, carefully cleansing the application area with plenty of lukewarm water. Never exceed the recommended application time.

Home care, guideline at home

The method continues at home 48 hours after removing the mask. The patient must follow the steps indicated at each stage to ensure the desired result. The complete home treatment lasts for 7 months and consistency and perseverance are essential to ensure the guaranteed results.

Regulating action

cosmelan® works at two levels: At the first level by inhibiting the activation of tyrosinase inside the melanosome, reducing the oxidative stress, and thereby reducing melanin synthesis; at a second level, by containing copper chelators (Cu2+) tyrosinase function is reduced. Cosmelan® acts by blocking the transfer of the melanosome to the keratinocytes, thereby preventing movement of the pigment to the superficial layers of the skin.

Corrective action

It acts by reducing the amount of melanin synthesized, reducing the intensity of the dark spot. It also acts on the stratum corneum, stimulating the renewal of the epidermis and intensively eliminating the accumulation of melanin.