6 months ago
Azelaic Acid >15%
Hey people!
As the weather gets sunnier here in Ireland (I know - it sounds like an oxymoron 😅), the melasma under my eyes gets more visible.
Can you tell me what I’m missing in my routine if I want to fight the melasma?
Or could you recommend some products (Korean, Japanese, and available in Europe), please? 🥺
My morning routine:
numbuzin no5 toner, Geek&Gorgeous C-Glow, CYoung’s Hana cream and sunscreen (and occasionally the Ordinary’s AHA toner).
Recently, I've also started using medicube’s Azelaic Acid 16% BB Serum (with niacinamide in it), but its lavender smell bothers me so much!
My night routine:
numbuzin no5 toner (but I already have the no9 NAD+ toner lined up), Geek&Gorgeous Retinal 20, CYoung’s Hana cream (occasionally LRP’s Cicaplast when my skin hates me).
My skin is 45yo, dehydrated, combo, with redness and some sensitivity.
I’d like to focus on Azelaic Acid (stronger than the usual 10%), and perhaps use some good bakuchiol?
Comments (4)
Thank you for sharing in such detail!❤️ Melasma is often hormone-related, so a combination of gentle laser + consistent home care can help. * Daily sunscreen + reapplication (this is key for preventing worsening) * You’re already using vitamin C + retinal → no need to overload actives What I’d adjust: * Keep azelaic acid (switch to fragrance-free if needed) * Add tranexamic acid or alpha arbutin (I’ve seen good reviews on Numbuzin No.5 and Anua serums) * Be careful with AHA overuse (can worsen pigmentation) For your skin type: * Dehydrated + sensitive → focus on hydration & barrier repair (this helps pigmentation respond better) Extra: * Bakuchiol isn’t necessary if you’re already using retinal 👍
Thank you CYoung - our “well of wisdom” ❤️
If you don't mind using western products. Remedy Skincare is developed by a dermatologist and he put all the actives that you need to target hyperpigmentation in one serum. If you have melasma, the gold standard is 4% hydroquinone which you should be able to ask your dermatologist a prescription for.
I know that doctor from YouTube! I’ll look into it. Thank you!