Treat dark spots,
melasma, and uneven skin
tone with a natural finish

Acne is not just a few spots. It can be painful, unpredictable, and exhausting, especially when it keeps returning or leaves marks that take months to fade. Many people try product after product, then feel stuck when nothing really changes. The truth is, acne is not one single condition, and that is why random routines often fail.

At Mayam Aestetic, acne treatment starts by understanding what type of acne you have, what is triggering it, and what your skin can realistically tolerate. The goal is to calm active breakouts, protect the skin barrier, and reduce the chance of marks and scarring.

What pigmentation is, and why it can be stubborn

Pigmentation forms when the skin produces extra melanin in response to triggers like UV exposure, heat, irritation, inflammation, or hormonal shifts. Melasma, in particular, is known for being chronic and for coming back when triggers return, especially if sun protection is inconsistent.

This is why pigmentation rarely improves from a single product or a single session. It usually needs a short-term correction phase and a longer-term maintenance phase.

The most common patterns behind “dark spots”

Not all pigmentation behaves the same, and matching the plan to the pattern saves time:

  • Sunspots and age spots: often linked to cumulative sun exposure and tend to sit as defined patches.
  • Post-inflammatory pigmentation: marks that follow acne, irritation, or skin injury and fade gradually, but often re-darken with sun.
  • Melasma: symmetrical patches that can be influenced by sunlight, heat, and hormones, and can return even after improvement.

When the pattern is clear, the treatment pathway becomes much more predictable.

The non-negotiable habit
that protects your results

Daily sun protection is a must for people with pigmentation. Even the best treatments can feel like they don’t last long without it. Sunlight is a major cause of melasma and can make many other types of facial discoloration worse.

Pigment doesn’t respond well to “occasional” sun protection. That’s why sunscreen is part of the treatment plan, not just a way to avoid getting sunburned. At Mayam Aesthetic, they will usually tell you to use high, broad-spectrum protection every day and make it as routine as brushing your teeth. People often talk about tinted options too, especially for people who don’t like white cast or think that a tinted finish makes their look more even and wearable, which they can actually stick to every day.

Topical fading: what makes a routine work

A pigmentation routine should fade marks without constantly irritating the skin, because irritation can trigger more pigment. Many patients do best with a simple structure: pigment-control actives, barrier support, and reliable protection. For melasma, topical medication is commonly used, and results tend to improve when people stay consistent and protect their skin from UV exposure.

If you have heard about tranexamic acid for pigmentation, it is worth knowing that it has been tested for melasma, but guidance notes that more research is needed before it can be recommended as a standard skin-lightening treatment.  This is why personal assessment matters, especially if you are combining multiple actives or have sensitive skin.

When you should book a medical check before treating

Most pigmentation is harmless, but it is still important to assess anything that looks unusual or is changing. Book an assessment if you notice:

  • A spot that is changing in size, shape, or colour
  • Repeated bleeding, crusting, or a sore that does not heal
  • A new or unusual patch in a sun-exposed area that looks different from your other marks
  • A diagnosis that is uncertain, especially before laser or peeling treatments

This is part of safe practice and helps avoid treating the wrong condition.

What to expect: timing, progress, and maintenance

Pigmentation usually gets better in steps. Some marks get lighter over a few weeks, but melasma usually needs to be controlled for a longer time. For age spots and other changes in pigment, it’s also common to need more than one treatment session.

If you want your skin tone to stay even, Mayam Aestetic will usually start with long-term habits and then add clinic options that are good for your skin. Mayam Aestetic wants to help you get better results that look natural and blend in with your skin.