Hyperpigmentation

Hi everyone, I’m 34+ weeks and have had darkening in my neck, chest, belly and arm since I’ve been pregnant I think it’s referred to as melasma or chloasma which is an increase in melanin production. It has made me very insecure about wearing sleeveless blouses or anything that might show the obvious discoloration I am brown skin and those areas are very dark so it’s very obvious! Has anyone else experienced this? What did you do to help ?! It said it goes away after birth but how long after?!

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Unfortunately, it’s just part of the process. Your sun will slowly get back to normal after delivery.

@Ntombi 🩷 how long after do you think?😔

I’ve struggled with melasma even before I got pregnant and will unfortunately deal with it forever. It is very hormonal, so for some it’ll go away once it levels out. I know you can’t get laser treatments while you’re pregnant, but if you’re still struggling with it for awhile after pregnancy, I get skin resurfacing done on my face and it does wonders. For body, try this stuff. It’s absolutely amazing!! It’s the Body Coverage Perfector. Make sure to buy the applicator brush with it. It lasts on your skin for a couple washes, isn’t greasy, and doesn’t rub off on clothes. I find that it helps to even out and cover up dark spots. https://westmorebeauty.com/

I had developed the it on my chest during pregnancy and now that I’m 2.5 months postpartum it’s definitely lighted up and not as noticeable as before.