Visible pigmentation is supported through complementary pathways rather than asking one brightening ingredient to do everything.
Stubborn Pigmentation?
A simple 4-step routine for brighter, more even looking skin within 12 weeks.
- ✓ Helps visibly fade pigmentation
- ✓ 4 full-size products + routine guidance
- ✓ Retinoid free & safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
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Hormonal pigmentation can make skin feel more reactive, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Learn
how to manage melasma-prone skin without over-treating
with a calmer, barrier-first routine.
4 productsComplete pigment routine
AM + PMExact routine structure
1% Alpha ArbutinTargeted pigment support
Retinol-freeRetinART night renewal
Pregnancy-Safe Melasma System
The full pigment strategy. Reformulated for this stage of your skin.
Pregnancy can change the way pigmentation behaves. Melasma may become more visible, triggers may feel harder to avoid and skin may become less tolerant of an overloaded active routine.
This version keeps the complete multi-pathway structure of The Melasma Reset System while replacing the traditional retinol night component with ALGAKTIV® RetinART.
RetinART replaces the traditional retinol component while keeping a defined renewal step within the evening routine.
A clear AM and PM sequence helps reduce random active stacking and unnecessary routine overload.
The intentional difference
Same system logic. A different night-renewal pathway.
This is not a stripped-back melasma routine. The broader brightening and pigment-support architecture remains in place; the traditional retinol component is what changes.
RetinART
Used in place of traditional retinol
Still included1% Alpha Arbutin
A clearly disclosed concentration supporting targeted visible brightening and more even-looking tone.
Still included1% 4-N-Butylresorcinol
Brightening Complex retains its hero pigment active for stubborn-looking dark patches and uneven tone.
Still includedMulti-pathway actives
Tranexamic Acid, Kojic Acid, Niacinamide, Azelaic Acid and antioxidant support remain part of the wider strategy.
ReformulatedRetinART renewal
RetinART takes the place of traditional retinol so the system retains an intentional night-renewal step.
The complete system
Four products. Four roles. One coordinated routine.
The pregnancy-safe system keeps the same cleanser-to-night-routine structure so every product has a defined role rather than becoming another disconnected brightening step.
Step 1 · AM + PM
Brightening Cleanser
Prepare
Cleanses and prepares pigment-prone skin while keeping the wider corrective routine barrier-aware.
Step 2 · AM
Mela Peel
Controlled renewal
Supports gradual surface refinement, smoother-looking texture and progressive tone correction.
Step 2 · PM
Glow Cream
RetinART night renewal
Uses RetinART in place of the traditional retinol component to retain a dedicated overnight renewal step.
Step 3 · AM + PM
Brightening Complex
Multi-pathway correction
Combines targeted pigment actives including 1% 4-N-Butylresorcinol, Tranexamic Acid, Kojic Acid and Niacinamide.
Formula architecture
Pregnancy-safe does not mean ingredient-light.
The strength of this system is the combination: targeted pigment support, antioxidant defence, controlled resurfacing, barrier support and a RetinART night-renewal pathway.
Night renewal · reformulated
RetinART
Retinol-free renewal pathway
Renewal stays in the routine. Traditional retinol does not.
ALGAKTIV® RetinART is used as the retinol-alternative component in the evening routine. It is one part of the formula architecture rather than the whole story — the system still relies on multiple pigment-focused actives working across the complete AM and PM routine.
Retinol-freeNight renewalRetinol alternativeComplete system
1% concentration
4-N-Butylresorcinol
The Brightening Complex hero active selected to support the appearance of stubborn melasma, dark patches and uneven-looking tone.
Pigment formation support
1% concentration
Alpha Arbutin
Used at 1% to support visible brightening and help improve the look of patchy, stubborn and uneven pigmentation.
Targeted brightening support
Pigment support
Tranexamic Acid
Supports pigment-prone skin where visible discolouration appears recurring, patchy or difficult to shift.
Signal pathway support
Brightening active
Kojic Acid
Complements Alpha Arbutin and 4-N-Butylresorcinol within the system's targeted pigment-correction pathway.
Pigment pathway support
Tone support
Azelaic Acid
Supports clearer, more even-looking skin and complements the wider strategy for patchiness and lingering discolouration.
Clarity + pigment support
Antioxidant support
Vitamin C
Supports visible brightness and antioxidant defence as part of the system's broader approach to uneven-looking pigmentation.
Brightness + antioxidant supportThe supporting network matters too.Niacinamide · Ferulic Acid · Glutathione · Mandelic Acid · Glycolic Acid · Gotu Kola · Hyaluronic Acid
Less guesswork
Your routine already has an order.
Follow the structured AM and PM sequence rather than continually adding extra brighteners, peels or corrective serums.
Morning routine
Evening routine
Why this version exists
Pregnancy can change the rules without changing the goal.
The goal is still clearer, brighter and more even-looking skin. What changes is how deliberately the routine is structured around this stage.
01
Pigmentation can become more noticeable
Hormonal changes can coincide with more visible patchiness, darkening and recurring melasma.
02
The routine still needs multiple pathways
Removing traditional retinol does not mean the rest of the pigment strategy disappears.
03
More intensity is not automatically better
The system is designed around controlled correction rather than continually stacking stronger treatments.
04
UV protection remains essential
Daily broad-spectrum SPF remains part of supporting visible progress when managing pigmentation.
Progress over time
1–4
4–8
8–12
Melasma management is measured in weeks, not days.
The system is designed around consistent use and progressive visible improvement rather than aggressive overnight correction. Individual results vary.
Establish + stabilise
Focus on learning the routine, keeping the skin comfortable and establishing consistent AM and PM use.
Brighten + refine
Uneven-looking areas and visible dullness may begin to look softer as the pigment routine becomes consistent.
Correct + maintain
Dark patches may appear lighter and overall tone more even as daily protection and corrective care continue.
Routine guidance
Consistency before intensity.
The system already contains a coordinated active routine. Adding more does not automatically improve the outcome and can make pigment-prone skin harder to manage.
Keep doing
- — Follow the AM and PM sequence consistently.
- — Use broad-spectrum SPF every morning.
- — Keep the skin hydrated and supported.
- — Introduce the complete routine gradually if your skin is reactive.
- — Think in terms of steady progress over 12 weeks.
Avoid routine overload
- — Do not add traditional retinol or retinoid products to this version.
- — Avoid continually layering extra peels and strong brightening treatments.
- — Reduce active use if the skin becomes persistently dry, hot or uncomfortable.
- — Do not use corrective skincare on broken or significantly irritated skin.
- — Keep sun protection part of the treatment strategy.
Pregnancy + breastfeeding guidance
This is the retinol-free Pregnancy-Safe version of The Melasma Reset System. If you are under medical care, using prescription treatments or are unsure about an active ingredient, review your skincare routine with your healthcare professional.
Product guidance
Pregnancy-Safe Melasma System FAQ
What is different from the regular Melasma Reset System?
The system keeps the same structured multi-pathway approach to pigmentation. The key formulation change is the night-renewal component: traditional retinol is removed and RetinART is used instead.
Does this version still contain the other pigment actives?
Yes. It retains the wider pigment-support strategy, including 1% Alpha Arbutin, 1% 4-N-Butylresorcinol, Tranexamic Acid, Kojic Acid, Niacinamide, Azelaic Acid and antioxidant support.
How much Alpha Arbutin is in the system?
Alpha Arbutin is used at 1% as part of the targeted brightening and pigment-support strategy.
What is RetinART?
ALGAKTIV® RetinART is the retinol-alternative ingredient used in the night-renewal component of this version of the system.
Does the Pregnancy-Safe System contain traditional retinol?
No. This version uses RetinART in place of the traditional retinol component.
Do I still need SPF?
Yes. Daily broad-spectrum SPF remains essential when managing melasma and visible pigmentation.
How long should I use the system?
The routine is designed around approximately 12 weeks of consistent use. Visible pigmentation changes gradually and individual results vary.
Your melasma routine can evolve without starting again from zero.
Keep the complete structure and multi-pathway pigment strategy of The Melasma Reset System while using the retinol-free version created for this stage of your skincare.
