The Truth: Most Lasers Can Worsen Melasma

If you’ve ever had melasma flare after a “brightening” laser, you’re not imagining it.

Some lasers (especially those that generate high heat) can actually trigger pigment instead of clearing it.

That’s because melasma isn’t just a surface issue. It’s tied to hormones, inflammation, and vascular activity, meaning your skin can overreact to light and heat.

At The Bare Effect, we take a pigment-safe, evidence-based approach that treats the root cause and the symptom. Not just the color you see in the mirror.

If you’ve been told your melasma is just hormonal or just from the sun, you’ve only heard half the story. 

The truth? Melasma is often a symptom of internal imbalance, especially gut inflammation.

At The Bare Effect, we treat pigment from the inside out. We correct the triggers causing melanin cells to overreact, not just bleach the surface and hope for the best.

Melasma thrives under the Arizona sun—but it doesn’t have to control your confidence. Discover how The Bare Effect near Scottsdale, Arcadia & Paradise Valley uses laser-safe technology, peels, and nutrition therapy to fade pigment and keep it gone.