Self-Care And Preventive Measures

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.