The Cosmelan Depigmentation Peel is considered the world’s leading skin-lightening formula and for good reasons. In just one treatment, the Cosmelan Peel has proven to show significant results in treating all types of pigmentation including hormone-induced pigmentation such as melasma, and chloasma and superficial pigmentation like sun damage, freckles, and dark spots.
Incredibly, more than one million patients have used Cosmelan treatment globally. It’s safe and nearly 100% effective, regardless of your skin type!
Pigmentation, sun damage and melasma can cause discolouration & the formation of dark patches on the skin. Melasma is often stimulated by hormonal changes, contraceptive pills, pregnancy or hormonal therapies, leaving a mask of pigment.
Here we discuss why Cosmelan peel treatment is the leading option for patients with pigmented skin and treating hyperpigmentation. Then, we go on to explore how effective it is and where you should go to achieve beautiful, blemish-free skin.
How Does Cosmelan Depigmentation Treatment Work?
A Cosmelan peel is a chemical skin peel treatment that reduces the appearance of melasma, hyperpigmentation and other skin discolourations. Unlike other peels, the results for this take time, and the skin needs to peel slowly, with the full results showing after seven days, once the skin has relaxed and healed.
The Cosmelan Peel is a unique, multi-ingredient treatment (hydroquinone-free) designed to reduce areas of pigmentation, pregnancy mask, melasma, lentigo, freckles, chloasma/UV damage and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from acne or scarring. Suitable for all skin phototypes (I-VI). Cosmelan works with an intensive corrective effect that regulates the overproduction of melanin in the melanocytes, inhibiting and controlling the appearance of dark spots. Its dual corrective and controlling action achieves short- and long-term results by keeping hyperpigmentation under control.
It works through several mechanisms, including:
- Inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase, which produces melanin, the pigment that gives skin its colour
- Blocking the movement of melanin from melanocytes to keratinocytes, preventing dark spots from penetrating deeper skin layers
- Accelerating skin processes that assist in the removal of melanin from dermal tissues
- Decreases the formation of dark spot production by reducing the total volume of melanin produced
Cosmelan also contains other ingredients, including anti-inflammatory agents and moisturisers, for better results. These help to smooth the skin and enable it to keep its clarity and shine over time.
Why Is Cosmelan Peel The Leading Treatment For Depigmentation?
Suitable For All Skin Types And Tones
Cosmelan treatment is suitable for all skin types and tones. Most patients use it on the face, but it is appropriate for all external areas, including the hands, chest, neck and arms.
High Success Rate
Cosmelan peels have a high success rate and yield results in as little as a week. Downtime and side effects are both minimal.
Safe And Convenient
Finally, Cosmelan is safe and convenient. Practically anyone with unwanted skin discolouration can benefit from it.
What Happens During Cosmelan Peel Treatment?
Cosmelan peel treatment comprises two phases: an in-clinic peel and a strict 12-month homecare regime.
Phase 1: Intense Depigmentation. In-clinic treatment takes around 15-30 minutes. Cosmelan I is applied, which remains on your skin for 8-12 hours, helping pigmented skin and melanin deposits to slough off, revealing fresh, revitalised cells below. The peel contains various active ingredients which combine to exfoliate the face and brighten the skin over time.
Phases 2: Depigmentation, Regulation and Control. Following the in-clinic Cosmelan I treatment, a strict homecare routine is to be followed for at least 12 months. We will provide a homecare kit containing:
- Cosmelan II: facial cream for removing and/or reducing spots of melanic origin.
- Melan recovery: balm with calming and healing effect.
- Melan 130 pigment control: very high solar protection and colour.
Cosmelan II depigmentation cream, contains additional ingredients, including vitamin C, azelaic acid, kojic acid, retinoids, and hydroquinone to brighten the skin. Daily at-home treatment continues for up to 12 months to prevent pigmented skin from returning.
How Effective Are Cosmelan Peels?
Cosmelan peels are highly effective and are now the most popular skin pigmentation treatment. The first results appear in just 7 to 14 days, with pigmentation levels markedly reduced.
For instance, studies show that spot colour intensity reduces by 95% or more in 99% of people treated by the system. Treatment is 100% effective in all patients, and results appear in the first week. Skin quality improves, and wrinkles appear reduced in 100% of those on the regimen.
Cosmelan peels became popular because they eliminate many disadvantages of other methods of removing dark spots. For many patients, they are more comfortable and they don’t worsen the appearance of dark spots over time.
To maintain results from a Cosmelan peel, limit sun exposure and wear sun protection when outside. If you expose melanocytes to ultraviolet light, they can cause pigmentation to increase again. Choose a sunscreen with a minimum of SPF50, wear a hat, and avoid the midday sun when UV is strongest. If you have a mineral sunscreen, combine it with a chemical sunscreen to double your protection.
Who Benefits From Cosmelan Peels The Most?
Cosmelan peels are most beneficial for people with stubborn and resistant pigmentation that doesn’t respond to other treatments.
Specifically, it can help individuals with:
- Genetic traits that lead to the excessive production of melanin in the skin
- A history of melasma and sun exposure
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- Age spots
- Skin discolouration on the chest, back, and neck
- Prominent acne scarring
- Blemishes
- Uneven skin tone
- Dark spots
- Discoloration from various laser treatments
Note that if you have pregnancy-induced pigmentation, you must wait until you finish breastfeeding before starting treatment. Peels are unsuitable for nursing or pregnant women.
Is Cosmelan good for melasma?
Cosmelan Peel safely removes unwanted pigmentation from all skin types and tones and can be used by all ethnicities. It should not, however, be used on extremely sensitive skin or those with rosacea.
Does Cosmelan remove all pigmentation?
Cosmelan Peel safely removes unwanted pigmentation from all skin types and tones and can be used by all ethnicities. It should not, however, be used on extremely sensitive skin or those with rosacea.
Why Choose Skin Logic For Cosmelan Peel Treatment In London?
While Cosmelan peel treatment is highly effective, choosing a clinic with experience is essential.
Skin Logic Aesthetic Clinic in Harley Street offers one of the best Cosmelan peel treatments in London administered by trained aestheticians who believe in matching your inner sense of self with your outer self. We want your skin to reflect the person you are.
Our team has decades of combined experience treating skin with the latest procedures, including Cosmelan. The passion for what we do comes from personal experience, which is why we are so committed to treating them today.
Finally, we work closely with you to achieve your goals. You’ll enjoy a comprehensive consultation where we explore your skin concerns and the methods you can use to remedy them, whether that’s a Cosmelan peel or a combination of procedures.
Is it time you transformed your skin with a Cosmelan depigmentation peel? If so, contact us today and schedule an appointment.
It’s time to eliminate dark spots, melasma and skin pigmentation and feel your absolute best!
