Melasma does not fade easily, but a great first start is to protect yourself from the sun by using sunblock every day, include foods containing antioxidants in your diet, and by using the proper exfoliating scrub and moisturizer. All four of these steps will expedite the disappearance of hyper-pigmentation, but this is just the beginning.

Because every person has a different history with the sun, levels of hormones, and genetic predisposition, it is imperative that melasma sufferers consult a dermatologist or esthetician at a local spa that may advise him or her on the options--because there are a variety of options.