Post-pregnancy hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone — Illustrious protocol

Indications

Hyperpigmentation persistent after the second pregnancy, intensifying in spring and summer, uneven skin tone, and closed comedones.

Case description

The patient presented with hyperpigmentation foci distributed throughout the face. The changes appeared about 5 years earlier after the second pregnancy and clearly intensified with sun exposure. The goal was to gradually reduce the intensity of discoloration and clear the skin of closed comedones.

Treatment protocol

1. Start of therapy: 2024-07-10.
2. Illustrious — 3 treatments once a week.
3. Rose de Mer Peeling — 1 treatment 7 days after the Illustrious series.
4. Illustrious — 2 treatments every 7 days after Rose de Mer.
5. Comodex — 3 treatments once a week, with increasing intensity of peels.
6. Rose de Mer Peeling — 1 treatment 7 days after the Comodex series.
7. Illustrious — 3 treatments once a week as a reinforcing step for evening out skin tone.

Home care

• Wish Facial Wash — daily skin cleansing.
• Illustrious Toner — toning.
• Line Repair Firm Daytime Guard SPF 50 — daily photoprotection.
• Line Repair Nutrient Niacinamide Night Cream — night care.
• Rose de Mer Post Peeling Cover Cream — protective cream after peels.
• Comodex Renew & Repair Night Treatment — twice a week.
• Rose de Mer Peeling Soap — twice a week.
• Illustrious Mask — once a week.
• Sea Herbal Beauty Mask Apple — once a week.

Effect

After approximately 5 months, a significant improvement in skin tone, reduced intensity of hyperpigmentation foci, and resolution of closed comedones were achieved. The skin appears brighter, more even, and clearer.