Skin
Cosmelan
A leading depigmentation programme for melasma, sun spots and stubborn dark patches. It fades pigment and helps stop it coming back.
At a glance
In clinic
One mask session
At home
Skincare programme for up to 6 months
Skin types
Suitable for all
Downtime
Redness and peeling for a few days
Check-ins
Regular in-clinic reviews
Best for
Melasma, sun spots, post-inflammatory marks
Two phases, lasting results
Phase 1, in clinic. A professional-strength mask is applied and left on for a set number of hours, depending on your skin. You remove it at home.
Phase 2, at home. A personalised routine with azelaic acid, kojic acid, arbutin and phytic acid regulates melanin production for up to 6 months. We see you regularly to track progress and adjust the plan.
The programme
Why Cosmelan®
A world-leading depigmentation programme, trusted for stubborn pigmentation.
Over a million patients
Used by more than one million patients around the world.
Proven results
Excellent clinical results, backed by patented science.
All skin types
A non-invasive corrective treatment suitable for all skin types.
Lasting change
Reduces melanin production to even skin tone and help stop pigment returning.
In depth
Everything you need to know
How Cosmelan® works
Cosmelan® reduces the skin’s melanin production by blocking tyrosinase, the enzyme that drives pigment. It brightens and evens skin tone and helps prevent dark patches from coming back.
It treats hyperpigmentation including stubborn melasma, sunspots and marks left after acne or inflammation.
Phase 1: in clinic
Your programme starts with a professional-strength mask applied in clinic. It stays on for a set number of hours, depending on your skin type and pigmentation, and you remove it at home.
This phase starts the depigmentation process by gently resurfacing the skin and breaking down existing pigment.
Phase 2: at home
After the mask, you follow a personalised home programme for up to 6 months. It regulates ongoing melanin production and improves tone and texture with active ingredients including azelaic acid, kojic acid, arbutin and phytic acid.
We invite you back for regular skin analysis to check your progress, adjust your routine and guide you through each stage.
Getting the best results
Only Mesoestetic skincare should be used during the Cosmelan® method. This gives the best outcome and reduces the risk of reactions.
Daily high-factor sun protection is essential during and after the programme to keep pigmentation from returning.
Who it suits
- Hormonal pigmentation and melasma
- Sun spots and freckles
- Post-blemish and post-inflammatory pigmentation
- Uneven skin tone
Good to know
- Only Mesoestetic products should be used during the programme
- Autumn and winter are ideal, with very high SPF all year
- Avoid pools, prolonged sun and heavy sweating in the first days
- Not a treatment for active acne
Questions we're often asked
Is Cosmelan a peel?
It goes further than a peel. It removes pigment and also regulates its production, so dark areas are less likely to return.
When will I see results?
The biggest change comes a few weeks after the mask. Keep going with the home phase to control the cause.
What if I stop the home treatment?
Pigment is likely to return, as production hasn’t been regulated yet.
Can I carry on with daily life?
Yes. It’s non-invasive, though some redness and peeling are normal at first.
Start with a consultation
Every treatment begins with a face-to-face assessment, so your plan is built around your skin, your health and your goals.