I've been using Mela Care cream for the past three months, and my skin was looking great at first. But now, it's taken a turn for the worse. My skin looks really bad, I've got dark spots on my nose, and there are dark circles around my eyes. I'm a bit worried and looking for advice. Do you know of any safe creams or treatments that could help with these issues?

Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 5+ Yrs

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Considering your experience with Melacare, you may want to try alternative products. For dark spots and dark circles:

Dark Spots:

1. Kojic acid creams: Reduce melanin production.
2. Niacinamide creams: Improve skin hyperpigmentation.
3. Vitamin C creams: Antioxidant properties help reduce dark spots.

Dark Circles:

1. Caffeine eye creams: Reduce puffiness and dark circles.
2. Peptide eye creams: Improve skin elasticity and reduce dark circles.
3. Vitamin K eye creams: Help reduce discoloration.

Some safe and effective cream options:

1. Cetaphil: Gentle, non-comedogenic moisturizers.
2. Neutrogena: Offers a range of products addressing dark spots and dark circles.
3. La Roche-Posay: Provides products with caffeine, vitamin C, and niacinamide.

Always:

1. Consult a dermatologist before trying new products.
2. Patch test creams on a small area before using.
3. Follow a consistent skincare routine and sun protection.

Answered 04/07/2025