How To Treat Melasma On Black & Brown Skin

Melanocytes do not need UV to fire. Infrared heat from a stove is enough to trigger pigment production in melanin-rich skin. And because our melanocytes are more reactive, the flare happens faster and goes deeper. Three things to do differently starting today. 1. Mineral SPF 50 every morning, even indoors. Zinc oxide calms inflammation, it does not just block UV. 2. Step away from the heat. 3. Cold compress for five minutes after cooking. Bring the skin temperature down before your melanocytes react. Love, Dr V 🤎 #Melasma #SkinOfColour #MelaninSkin #DrVanitaRattan #DoctorV