Life was moving along smoothly, and I felt fortunate to be pursuing my passion in medicinal chemistry. However, everything changed after a holiday to Greece, when I began noticing dark spots on my face — something I had never experienced before. I was diagnosed with melasma — a form of hyperpigmentation that’s notoriously difficult to treat. Despite my expertise, I struggled with the emotional and physical impact of stubborn pigmentation that no product seemed to fix.

I tried countless topical solutions — brightening creams, facials, and serums — but none delivered lasting results. It wasn’t until I discovered a clinical-strength combination of active ingredients that my skin finally began to renew and the pigmentation started to fade. I then started to tweak my skincare routine based on my progress, paying close attention to how my skin responded to each ingredient and formulation. That’s when everything began to shift — not just in how my skin looked, but how I felt in it.