What's happening?

All skin contains melanocytes.

But melanocytes in darker skin tend to produce more melanin, and melanosomes can be larger and more persistent within the epidermis.

This contributes to the protective role of melanin, but it can also mean that inflammatory events are more likely to leave visible pigmentation.

Why this matters at Delilah Mae

A treatment that creates an excellent result in one skin type may create unwanted inflammation in another.

That's why we don't use a “one treatment fits all” approach to pigmentation.

We consider:

• Your skin tone

• Your pigmentation pattern

• Your history of pigmentation

• Your level of inflammation

• Your skin barrier

• Previous treatments

• Your current home care

• Your skin's tolerance

• Your lifestyle and sun exposure

Then we build your treatment progression accordingly.

The goal is not to make your skin lighter.

The goal is to make your skin healthier, more even and more resilient while respecting your natural skin tone.

That distinction is incredibly important.