Living in a tropical country like the Philippines puts you at risk to skin problems because of extreme sun exposure and UV rays. One of these is Melasma which is a skin condition characterized by gray, brownish spots across the face. The spots can be literal spots or map-like marks. This condition is called ‘PEKAS’ in the local language, Tagalog. Melasma is not something you can shrug off. It may not only stay with you for a long time, if left untreated, it is also a sign that your skin is not properly being taken care of.
Core ingredients
Believe it or not, the answer to this skin care question is not skin deep. Melaz-K, a targeted cream, used by Dermatologists in Philippines, since 2011 is used to aid in the medical management of Pekas. Melaz-K cream paves its way into lightening not only melasma but also freckles and acne scars. It also helps to treat hyperpigmentation and aids in even toning the skin. With its potent and proven active ingredients, Kojic acid dipalmitate, Vitamin C (Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate) and Arbutin, Melaz-K Cream obstructs melanin production at various stages.
Kojic acid dipalmitate and Arbutin inhibits tyrosinase activity which prevents the accumulation of melanin and hyperpigmentation. Vitamin C is found effective in reducing pigmentation of melasma. “Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate ethosomal gel showed clinically and statistically significant melanin level decrease after one month” 1. Aside from the three main ingredients, the presence of Tocopherol acetate(Vitamin E) works synergistically with Vitamin C to reduce inflammation and prevent production of chemicals that trigger excessive melanin production.
How to use Melaz-K?
If you’re searching for a product to get rid of your patchy complexion and to reveal your luminous skin tone, Melaz-K cream is indeed a perfect choice.
How is it being used? It is applied in small amounts on affected areas once or twice daily. It is paraben free and preservative free in 15 grams pack size.
References:
Kandil SM, Soliman II, Diab HM, Bedair NI, Mahrous MH, Abdou EM. Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate vesicular carriers for topical delivery; preparation, in-vitro and ex-vivo evaluation, factorial optimization and clinical assessment in melasma patients. Drug Deliv. 2022 Dec;29(1):534-547. doi: 10.1080/10717544.2022.2036872. PMID: 35156490; PMCID: PMC9040897.
