Cosmelan Pigmentation Treatment
A professional depigmentation treatment designed to improve the appearance of dark spots, melasma, post-inflammatory pigmentation and uneven skin tone through an in-clinic mask and structured home-care program.
What is cosmelan?
cosmelan is a professional depigmentation method designed to improve the appearance of pigmentation of melanic origin.
The treatment combines an in-clinic mask with a structured home-care program to help reduce the appearance of existing pigmentation and support longer-term pigment control.
Why choose cosmelan
Targets pigmentation
Designed for dark spots, melasma, PIH and uneven skin tone.
Professional protocol
Includes an in-clinic treatment and guided home-care program.
Longer-term pigment control
The home-care phase is important to help reduce the risk of pigmentation returning.
Suitable for many skin types
Suitability depends on skin type, pigmentation pattern and consultation.
Improves visible skin quality
May help skin appear brighter, clearer and more even.
How does cosmelan work?
Pigmentation can form when melanocytes produce excess melanin in response to factors such as sun exposure, hormonal changes, inflammation, genetics or previous skin trauma.
cosmelan works in two ways:
- Corrective action: helps reduce the appearance of existing pigmentation.
- Regulating action: helps control ongoing melanin overproduction through the home-care phase.
This is why completing the home-care program is essential.
The cosmelan process
Pigmentation consultation
We assess your pigmentation pattern, skin type, medical history, current skincare and suitability.
In-clinic mask
The cosmelan 1 mask is applied in clinic. You leave the clinic with the mask on and remove it at home after the time advised by your practitioner.
Recovery and home-care
Redness, warmth, tightness, peeling and sensitivity are expected in the early phase. Your practitioner will guide you through the home-care steps.
Pigment control and maintenance
The home-care phase continues over several months to support longer-term pigment control and reduce the risk of pigmentation returning.
What to expect after cosmelan
cosmelan is more involved than a standard facial or peel. The early phase commonly includes visible redness, peeling, dryness, tightness and sensitivity.
These effects are expected and are part of the skin renewal process. Your home-care products and practitioner instructions are important for comfort, recovery and pigment control.
Peeling is expected
Peeling usually begins in the first few days and can continue for several days.
Strict home-care is required
Results depend heavily on following the prescribed home-care program.
Sun protection is essential
Daily high sun protection is required to help reduce the risk of pigmentation returning.
Good to know
cosmelan may be suitable for pigmentation concerns caused by melanin overproduction.
- Melasma
- Sun spots
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Post-acne pigmentation
- Freckles / ephelides
- Uneven skin tone
- Pigmentation triggered or worsened by sun exposure
cosmelan is not a treatment for active acne. It may be used for post-inflammatory pigmentation left after acne, depending on assessment.
cosmelan may not be suitable if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, planning pregnancy, under 12, have an active skin infection, open wounds, recent intense sun exposure, sunburn, certain skin diseases, or known allergy to ingredients in the treatment.
A consultation is required before treatment.
The cosmelan method is a structured program, not a one-off facial. The visible in-clinic treatment starts the process, but the home-care phase is essential.
Most programs continue for approximately 6 months, with maintenance recommended to help keep pigmentation controlled.
The mask can visibly improve pigmentation, but pigmentation can return if the overproduction of melanin is not controlled.
The home-care phase helps continue the depigmentation process, support the skin barrier and reduce the risk of pigmentation reappearing.
Start with a pigmentation consultation
Book a consultation and our clinicians will assess your pigmentation, skin type and suitability, and explain the cosmelan program and home-care commitment.
Book my consultation →Frequently asked questions
cosmelan is a professional depigmentation method designed to improve the appearance of dark spots, melasma, post-inflammatory pigmentation and uneven skin tone.
cosmelan is often called a peel, but it is better described as a depigmentation method. It includes an in-clinic mask and a structured home-care program.
cosmelan may help improve pigmentation caused by melanin overproduction, including melasma, sun spots, freckles and post-inflammatory pigmentation.
The program usually runs for approximately 6 months, with ongoing maintenance recommended.
Yes, peeling, redness, tightness and sensitivity are common and expected during the early phase.
You may be able to continue normal activities, but visible redness and peeling are expected. Patients should avoid prolonged sun exposure, swimming pools and heavy sweating in the early phase.
Yes. Pigmentation can return, especially with sun exposure or if home-care and sun protection are not followed. Maintenance is important.
cosmelan is not for active acne. It may help post-inflammatory pigmentation left after acne, depending on consultation.
cosmelan may be suitable for many skin types, but suitability must be assessed by a practitioner.
Individual results vary. cosmelan requires strict home-care and sun protection. Suitability, expected outcomes and treatment plans depend on consultation and practitioner assessment. Temporary redness, peeling, dryness, tightness, stinging and sensitivity can occur.