Dewy Skins

Maybe success looks different when you get older.

Less about what you have achieved. More about how you feel about the life you’ve created.

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In my mid-30s, something strange started happening to my skin.

I had always had clear, normal skin. Then I noticed a dark patch above my upper lip.

It looked like a mustache. 🥸

And because I was never a foundation wearer, it bothered me even more.

At first, I wondered if threading my upper lip had caused it.

Then I started noticing patches on my cheeks.
That was when I realized something else was going on.

I tried different products without much success, so I started researching.

That eventually led me to Obagi.

At the time, I worked within walking distance of an Obagi clinic, so I decided to give it a try.

They put me on a routine that included hydroquinone, vitamin C, tretinoin, and sunscreen in the morning.

For me, this combination made a huge difference. My melasma improved, and I finally felt like I understood what my skin needed.

I eventually stopped using the Obagi products for several reasons, but I kept some of the principles from that routine.

Vitamin C and tretinoin have remained part of my skincare routine ever since.

And over the years, I learned that managing melasma is not about finding one magic product.

These are the 5 things I’ll never stop doing:

1. Wearing sunscreen every morning.
2. Using vitamin C consistently.
3. Using tretinoin as part of my nighttime routine.
4. Being careful with sun and heat exposure.
5. Keeping my routine consistent instead of constantly chasing new products.

Melasma can come back, so for me, managing it is about consistency rather than looking for a permanent cure.

🙋‍♀️What has made the biggest difference in managing your melasma? 💬