Bare Blog
Learnings, teachings, and tips & tricks to guide you on the road to confidently rock the skin you’re in.
Pigment-Safe Lasers: How We Treat Melasma Without Making It Worse
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.
Melasma in Sunny Arizona: How We Diagnose, Treat & Prevent Recurrence
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.
UltraMD vs Tixel in Phoenix: Which Laser Resurfacing Treatment Is Right for You?
Comparing UltraMD and Tixel laser resurfacing in Scottsdale, Arcadia & Paradise Valley? Learn which device is best for fine lines, acne scars and sun damage—plus how The Bare Effect’s nutrition-forward approach speeds healing and extends results.