Some of the preventive measures that help to control melasma are:
- Always wear sunscreen to protect your face.
- Always wear full-length clothing and use wide-brimmed hats to cover your face.
- You can also wear cotton gloves to protect your hands.
- Void tanning can be harmful to the skin.
- Practice stress management techniques such as meditation, tai-chi, and aromatherapy to help manage your stress.
- Daily exercise can help flush out toxins from the body and also help balance the mind, keeping stress levels at bay.
- Keep your skin clean using a mild cleanser twice a day.
- Moisturizing your skin is essential to restoring the lipid barrier and protecting it from damage.
- Avoid using chemicals on the skin that can worsen melasma.
- Avoid waxing on melasma spots, which can aggravate the condition.
- Increase your intake of antioxidant-rich foods. These include berries, leafy greens, and citrus fruits.
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