Compared to other depigmentation treatments, Cosmelan Peel is perhaps the most powerful skin-lightening therapy currently available. The Cosmelan product can treat all types of pigmentation, such as melasma, post-inflammatory pigmentation, solar and senile lentigo (age spots), and freckles. 

In fact, only one cosmelan peel is required to see results. However, those with severe melasma cases may need six monthly treatments. The melasma condition may return if the underlying triggers remain; hence, the treatment is a management solution.

How Does Cosmelan Peel Work?

Cosmelan is a unique, multi-ingredient, melanin-inhibiting depigmentation peel suitable for all skin types. Nonetheless, the procedure reduces the natural melanin production of the skin by restricting melanin production to provide an even complexion. The peel can significantly decrease sull skin, dark spots, dry areas, blemishes, and even acne scars.

Moreover, the ongoing use of the Cosmelan II cream for post-salon treatment will continue to reduce the likelihood of hyperpigmentation once a patient returns home. Indeed, Cosmelan is up to 95% effective for dramatically addressing areas of hyperpigmentation, melasma, and blotchy or scarred skin.

Additionally, those who undergo other skin treatments, especially ones that include glycolic acid, must stop these entirely at least one week before attending the Cosmelan Depigmentation treatment. Trained professionals can only administer the Cosmelan Depigmentation treatment and should continue with the support products at home, daily, according to the guidelines indicated.

What Are The Ingredients Used In Cosmelan Peel?

Unlike hydroquinone and tretinoin, which can be harsh on the skin and cause several unpleasant side effects as they treat hyperpigmentation issues, a cosmelan peel contains azelaic acid, which kills bacteria on the surface of the skin and boosts new skin cell production, and kojic acid, which is an acid that is derived from several different types of naturally-existing fungi and which inhibits the production of melanin in the skin.

Melanin is known to be the pigment that gives the skin its color, and when the cosmelan peel is applied to the skin, it inhibits further pigmentation. The cream applied after the mask is removed contains both kojic and phytic acid, an antioxidant that helps heal the skin and protect it after treatment. Since a cosmelan peel can take several hours and then requires aftercare, it is suggested to plan on having the treatment after work or on the weekend to be able to return home and focus on applying the second step of treatment.

What Is The Advantage Of Cosmelan Treatment?

• It’s very effective in all types of melasma, especially deep-seated severe melasma or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).
• An effective treatment for pigmentation that has failed to resolve after traditional skin-lightening topical products.
• It is effective for pigmentation that has been unable to resolve after conventional treatments, such as superficial peels.
• Rapid and easy depigmenting action.
• It is compatible with all skin types.
• It has a light peeling effect.
• Treatment can be used all year round.
• It does not contain Hydroquinone or TCA.
• There are no side effects.

What Are The Steps In Cosmelan Peel?

The Initial Step of Cosmelan Treatment

This step includes the implementation of a thick, peanut butter-like cream. Additionally, the mask consists of azelaic acid, kojic acid, phytic acid, ascorbic acid, arbutin, and titanium acid dioxide. When the mask has been applied, the patient can return home but must avoid sun exposure and light.

For six to ten hours, the mask must be kept on the face, but the total amount of time depends on the skin type and the amount of hyperpigmentation being treated. Once the time set by the expert ends, the mask should be removed at the house, carefully rinsing the application area with enough lukewarm water.

Second Step of Cosmelan Treatment

It would help if the patient never surpassed the suggested application time. The procedure’s second step involves an at-home application that helps maintain the cosmelan peel’s results while preventing the development of new dark spots and hyper-pigmented areas. Once the mask is removed, the process continues at home for another 48 hours.

A skincare expert will provide detailed but simple instructions to ensure the desired outcome. The complete home treatment process takes several months, and consistency is the key to guaranteed results. Results are visible after the first treatment and will improve as the treatment continues. 

What To Expect After The Cosmelan Treatment?

First and Second day

The skin may turn red during the first two days of the treatment. If the skin is susceptible, the patient may experience an itching feeling. Slight burning and skin tightening are also absolutely normal, especially during the first 24 to 48 hours after starting the treatment.

An approved moisturizer or hydrating serum is advised whenever necessary to relieve these problems. Slight reddening and swelling of the face are also likely to occur, which settles in 4 – 5 days.

Fourth and Fifth day

On these days, flaking will occur on all skin types. So, it is advisable to apply the moisturizer or hydrating serum in this case, repeating this every two hours on the day when the flaking is most intense and repeating it every 2 hour until the flaking improves.

Seventh and Eight day

In this period, the skin should appear healthy and luminous, and the marks begin to fade.

Who Can Get A Cosmelan Peel?

This treatment will benefit anyone with hyperpigmentation, skin texture, photodamage, fine lines, and melasma. The treatment reduces melanin production in the skin by inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase. However, this is advisable for pregnant women, nursing, or on Accutane.

What Are The Instructions To Be Followed After The Procedure?

• Do not rub or scratch the skin
• Do not try to pull or cut flakes
• Do not use exfoliants, scrubs, or peels
• Avoid steam baths, saunas
• Avoid swimming for 2 weeks after the procedure
• Avoid makeup till flaking occurs

The Bottom Line

With the rapid developments in skincare, Cosmelan peel has become an ideal method to repair and restore the skin. Pelle Dolce Aesthetics offers a Cosmelan Peel, a leading depigmentation method that treats spots with maximum efficacy and safety. Furthermore, Cosmelan is much more than a chemical peel because of the unique and effective combination of active ingredients used, as well as a unique and dual action for short- and long-term outcomes.