How to cure pigmentation on face during pregnancy?

Question

These dark patches have come on my cheeks and around lips in last month or so. Im 6 months along. I dont want to use anything strong that could harm baby. Anyone found something gentle that actually helped?

Kadambari Bhatia · Answer

Some people do gentle stuff like aloe vera or a little besan-curd pack, that is harmless. But the main thing is sun protection. Anything stronger, run it by doc first.

Vanita Kulkarni · Answer

Its called melasma, pregnancy hormones cause it. You cant fully cure it now but you can stop it getting worse, wear sunscreen every single day even indoors. Dont start any fairness cream in pregnancy.

Sudha Ullal · Answer

It usually goes away after baby comes, dont stress. Just protect from sun.

Madhumita Jog · Answer

Oh that dark patch thing, i felt so conscious about it. But honestly its the hormones and it faded mostly on its own few months after delivery. Sunscreen daily is what helped me the most.

Trishna Dave · Answer

Please dont use those whitening or strong creams right now, lot of ingredients arent safe in pregnancy. If it bothers you, ask your gynac which sunscreen and mild stuff is okay to use.

Sridevi Nayak · Answer

Yaar this happened to me too, the upper lip area went dark. Actually a good sunscreen and big hat in sun made a real difference. Most of it faded post delivery, dont waste money on creams.