causes of melasma on face
1 Melasma can be triggered by birth control pills because it increases hormones throughout the body. # 2  This is one of the most common causes of melasma. 3  Pregnancy: During pregnancy the body will become very hormonal and skin conditions like acne vulgaris and melasma/chloasma become very common.
These include: 1  Daily sunscreen use. 2  Since sunlight is one of the biggest triggers for melasma, daily sunscreen use is non-negotiable to keep it at bay. 3  Choose a sunscreen with broad-spectrum protection with an SPF of 30 or higher. 4  Outdoor hats. 5  Broad-brimmed hats help keep rays off vulnerable parts of the face.