What should you know about Murad for melasma?

Melasma causes brown or grey-brown patches, often on the cheeks, forehead, upper lip, or jaw. It can become more visible with sunlight, heat, hormonal changes, or irritating products. A branded product line may contain brightening, exfoliating, moisturising, or antioxidant ingredients, and the exact formula matters more than the brand name.

Melasma can resemble other causes of facial pigmentation, so a clinician may examine the pattern and ask about medicines, pregnancy, hormones, and sun exposure. See [Melasma](/conditions/melasma/) and [Dark Patches On Skin](/symptoms/dark-patches-on-skin/) for related information.

Use a gentle cleanser, moisturiser, and daily broad-spectrum sunscreen. Reapply sun protection when outdoors and use shade or a hat. Introduce one active product at a time, patch-test when advised, and stop a product that causes burning, scaling, or persistent redness.

If pigment remains active, a dermatologist may discuss prescription options or procedures such as [Chemical Peel](/treatments/aesthetic-procedures/chemical-peel/), [Microneedling](/treatments/aesthetic-procedures/microneedling/), [Skin Brightening Treatment](/treatments/aesthetic-procedures/skin-brightening-treatment/), or [Laser Toning](/treatments/laser-and-energy/laser-toning/). Procedures can also aggravate pigment, so selection and settings require care.

Arrange a dermatology assessment if patches are new, changing quickly, itchy, bleeding, scaly, one-sided, or unlike your usual pattern. Seek care sooner for eye involvement or a reaction after applying a product. Melasma itself is not a reason to assume that every dark mark has the same cause.

Ask which Murad ingredients suit your skin, whether your pattern fits melasma, how to combine products without irritation, and whether pregnancy, breastfeeding, or medicines change your options. Clarify how long to test a routine before reviewing it.