Not getting enough sunscreen
Many people only use sunscreen when going to the beach or outdoor activities. However, UV rays can still penetrate clouds, window glass and affect the skin in daily life.
According to dermatologists, exposure to sunlight without protective measures is one of the most common causes of melasma. Ultraviolet rays stimulate the body to produce melanin - a pigment that helps protect the skin but is also a factor in forming melasma patches when accumulated excessively.
Excessive skin care
Continuous exfoliation, combined with many strong active ingredients or abuse of whitening products can weaken the skin's protective barriers.
When the natural protective film is damaged, the skin becomes more sensitive to sunlight and environmental agents. This is a favorable condition for pigmentation disorders to appear, increasing the risk of melasma formation.
Staying up late, prolonged stress
Work pressure and lack of sleep not only affect health but also directly affect the skin.
Prolonged stress can disrupt hormones, while insufficient sleep makes the cell recovery process less effective. These factors are considered causes of melasma in many people of working age.
Abuse of cosmetics of unknown origin
Express whitening products, mixed creams or cosmetics of unknown origin may contain ingredients that erode the skin, making it thin and easily damaged.
Prolonged use not only increases the risk of irritation but also contributes to promoting the process of increased pigmentation, becoming one of the causes of difficult-to-recognize melasma.
Experts recommend that to reduce the risk of melasma, people should maintain sun protection habits every day, get enough sleep, build a balanced diet and choose cosmetics of clear origin. When detecting abnormal or widespread pigment patches, they should go to a dermatology specialist facility for examination and advice on appropriate treatment methods.
