Cosmelan Peeling

hyperpigmentation effectively, so that the skin becomes more uniform, smooth and glows. This takes place by inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase, which contributes to the formation of pigment (Melanin). Cosmelan treatment is known worldwide for its effectiveness and high safety margin, and the treatment can be used on all skin types, all year round.

Before your treatment with Cosmelan peeling, you come to a free consultation our clinic, where we review the treatment and ensure that you are suitable for the treatment. Please avoid sun exposure for approx. one month before the treatment as well as use of self-tanner and spray tan right up to the treatment.

Step 1 – at the clinic

The Cosmelan peeling must be left on for 8-12 hours
The peeling is applied at the clinic after thorough degreasing of the skin. The peeling looks like a mud mask and must remain on the skin for 8-12 hours (depending on skin type and skin sensitivity). The peeling itself fails as soon as it comes on, but it stops after a short time. You leave the clinic with the mask on and wash it off after the recommended time. It can be an advantage to have a driver with you or stay near the clinic, as you look a bit funny with the mask on.

First visible result after 4-7 days
During the day, the peeling will penetrate deep into the skin and remove hyperpigmentation by neutralizing pigment production. The peeling will increase the peeling of the skin, so that the darkly pigmented skin will begin to peel after 4-7 days, after which the skin will already look nicer.

Final results can be seen up to 3 months later
As pigment often lies deep in the skin, it can take up to 3 months before you see the final result. A large part of the treatment is home care, where you apply the Cosmelan 2 cream daily, which is a milder version of the Cosmelan peeling itself, consisting of the same ingredients.

Step 2 – Home care
In the first 6 weeks, you must use a skin care program from Mesoestetic, which is included in the package. It is important that you only use this product package and no other products, as the composition is crucial for your results. If you use other creams together with the Cosmelan products, it can at worst neutralize the effect of the treatment. As it is medical skin care, all pH values in the products are matched to each other, which is why a mix with other creams can change the PH value and the chemical compounds in the treatment.

Home performance
The home care program consists of the following products:

1) Facial Gel Cleanser or Hydra Milk Cleanser
Removes make-up and effectively cleans the skin’s surface. Derma compatible pH value that does not change the hydrolipidic film on the skin.

2) Hydratonic
Moisturizing face tonic with cucumber extract that completes the cleansing of the skin by removing residual impurities and blockages. Has an astringent effect on the leeks, it neutralizes calcium from the water and prepares the skin for the Cosmelan 2 cream. In Denmark, we have a lot of lime in the water, which settles on the skin when we wash our face. It can change the pH value. Hydratonic neutralizes the calcium on the skin so that the pH value becomes more normal.

3) Cosmelan 2 cream
Extremely potent and active bleaching cream specially formulated to combat even the deepest pigment. The cream contains ingredients that are both depigmenting and regulate pigment production in the melanocytes. The bleaching cream can lighten the skin, but the skin cannot become paler than the surrounding skin.

Cosmelan 2 is used daily for 6 weeks after the treatment, morning and evening. Then for up to 12 months after the treatment – once a day in the evening. Remember Melan Recovery over the cream after approx. 5 minutes It is applied in a thin layer. Always remember to apply Melan 130+ Pigment Control, on top, during the day.

4) Melanin Recovery
This Intensive balm has a calming effect and creates balance in the skin, as the Cosmelan 2 cream is very active and potent. Pre-biotics and shea butter fight irritation and redness and give the skin immediate relief. Melan Recovery reduces the skin’s sensitivity and strengthens the skin’s defences.

5) Melan 130+ Pigment Control
This highly protective sunscreen contains UVA 67 and UVB 131 for maximum pigment control. The sunscreen combines both physical, chemical and biological filters with anti-ageing ingredients. Melan 130+ also protects against infrared radiation and the visible light (HEV) that comes from our computer screens, iPhones and tablets. The cream has a light colour, so it avoids turning white on the skin like traditional sun creams. The sunscreen contains Azeloglycine, which helps regulate melanin synthesis and prevents pigment spots from occurring. It is waterproof.

Used daily over the regular day cream – preferably 1/2 hour before sun exposure. Reapply every 2 hours if you are in the sun. It must be shaken before use.

The Cosmelan treatment itself is hard to get through to begin with. The skin may become dry, red and irritated in the first weeks. It is not uncommon for the skin to sting when Cosmelan 2 is applied to the skin in the first weeks. The skin may peel a bit at the start of the process. This is completely normal. The skin will quickly get used to the skin care products, after which the skin barrier will become stronger and it will begin to tolerate the products better.

The Cosmelan treatment works well on rough and oily skin, which drastically improves during the course of the treatment. Pimples and blackheads are reduced.

In 95% of cases, the pigment spots disappear after a course of Cosmelan peeling and the right products for use at home.

Already after 7-10 days after the peeling in the clinic, you will be able to see an improvement in the skin. A reduction in the size of the spots is achieved, the skin becomes more uniform and renewed.

After 7-8 weeks (and longer for darker skin types), the maximum result is achieved.

In rare cases, the skin can become overly irritated, which can result in an increased occurrence of pimples. Should this happen, you must contact the clinic or reduce the Cosmelan 2 cream.

Another rare side effect is allergic reaction, due to allergy to the fruit acids in the peeling. If you experience swelling of the face, you must pause the treatment and contact the clinic. Antihistamine will be able to make the swelling go down again.

In 5% of cases, the pigment can lie so deep in the skin (dermis) that there is nothing to stand up for.

As a bonus effect, Cosmelan reduces sebum and fat production, reduces pores and is highly effective for acne-prone skin with pigmentation.

Cosmelan also has an anti-aging effect on the skin, which will afterwards appear clear and more even.

Avoid the sun, use a sun hat and SPF 50 daily

As the pigment cells will be unstable for several years after the treatment, we recommend that you avoid the sun completely, use a sun hat and sunscreen with SPF50 daily. Just a few minutes of sun without sunscreen can increase the production of pigment again and the pigment spots can be restored.

If you are out in the sun, it is important that you apply Melan 130+ Pigment Control from Mesoestetic every 2 hours to prevent the pigment from returning.

We also recommend that you use Cosmelan 2 Crème from Mesoestetic as a night cream in the years to come, as it inhibits the pigment spots from coming back. At the same time, it has an anti-aging effect and improves both skin quality, skin structure and skin tone.