Melasma part 2 . Prevention : . UV avoidance Of course this means avoiding the 🌞 . 🌞Broad spectrum sunscreens with high UVA AND UVB coverage. 🌞 Polypodium leucotomos extract (PLE) This supplement provides an additional 10% SPF protection through a vitamin 🌞 UV film on your car windows to prevent exposure while driving, see skincancer.org for recommendations if this is a long term battle 🌞hats hats hats , UV shields, sunglasses 😎 . . HEV ( high emission visible) avoidance 💡inside lights 💡computer screens 💡phone screens . . This light also activates melanocytes especially for POC.... And IS NOT blocked as well by regular sunscreens, physical or chemical. . Yes. I know this is a tough pill to swallow. . This means your computer and phone screen and inside light makes melasma worse too, so it’s Understandable how frustrating preventing melasma can be. . ⚒iron oxides are the best at blocking visible light. ⚒ tint in sunscreen, moisturizer, makeup, or powder ⚒ the darker or thicker the tint the better. . . Heat and vasodilation activates melanocytes 🔥avoid hot exercises (hot yoga) 🔥avoid over heating 🔥avoid hot drinks 🔥avoid spicy 🌶 foods . . Good news is it is cosmetically frustrating but there are treatments! . . Visit your board certified dermatologist! They can help.... . Follow and stay tuned for part 3!!!