This is actually my first post, ever! I too am looking for something to clear up melasma (primarily on my forehead). I wear vitamin c and sunscreen daily and a retinol at night but it persists, and is probably my biggest skin complaint.
Now that I've read this and seen other ladies here endorse Obagi, I think I'll going forward and getting the Obagi Blue Peels this fall. As far as I know it's a product that can only be purchased and/or performed inside a medical professional's office...either an esthetician or dermatologist. Whether or not this is true I am not sure. My skin is extremely sensitive so I would be smart to proceed with any sort of chemical peel under the care of someone who knows what they are doing!
Lately I've been wondering if I should change my birth control (been on BCP for yeeeeears now and I am approaching 35). They have always worked so well for me and I always thought done wonders for my skin although I have read reports that claim the estrogen can actually cause or worsen existing melasma. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
Well I'm glad I stepped out of the shadows that I have been lurking in for years! Looking forward to sharing my product purchases and reviews and rants as well as raves.