The Brazilian Melasma Protocol

Brazil sees melasma at rates the rest of the world hasn't reckoned with. UV exposure, ethnic diversity (one of the world's largest African diasporas + mixed indigenous heritage), and high rates of hormonal pigmentation triggers combine to make pigmentation the country's defining skincare concern — and Brazilian dermatology built a treatment ecosystem around it. The protocol has five steps: tinted iron-oxide sunscreen at SPF 50+ as the non-negotiable foundation, vitamin C at clinical concentration daily, niacinamide-glycolic combinations for melanosome-transfer inhibition and gentle exfoliation, targeted depigmenting actives for visible spots, and barrier support to keep the routine sustainable. Brazilian pharmacy skincare — Mantecorp Episol, Ada Tina, Adcos, Sallve, Principia, Creamy — formulates each step with a sophistication that French and US equivalents don't match for Fitzpatrick III-V skin. This edit is nine products covering every step of the protocol. Tinted SPF for visible-light protection. Vitamin C at 18-20% clinical concentration. Niacinamide-glycolic stacks. Targeted depigmenting serum. Tone-evening daily. The Brazilian melasma toolkit, ranked.