Meet Neha, a 25-year-old marketing professional from Camp, Pune. She is known for her energy, creativity, and lively nature. Between managing campaign deadlines and endless client calls, she recently stepped into the most beautiful phase of life, “MOTHERHOOD,” a life-changing moment filled with love, cuddles, and those oh-so-sleepless nights.
But in the middle of diaper changes and Zoom calls, Neha started noticing something she never expected. She saw dark patches appearing across her cheeks and forehead. They were not just freckles or a tan. They stayed on her face, deepened, and began making her feel… different.
Out of anxiety, she “Googled” it.
It was melasma — a common skin issue that many women experience during or after pregnancy. In fact, studies show that over 50% of new mothers deal with some kind of pigmentation. This is caused by hormonal shifts, sun exposure, and stress, and melasma tends to show up just when you are too busy to deal with it.
For Neha, this meant more than just uneven skin tone. It chipped away at her confidence. She stopped enjoying selfies. Started avoiding video calls. And even while holding her baby with pride, she felt like she wasn’t fully herself anymore. This led to more stress and sleepless nights, and she somehow kept a distance from her partner too.
What bothered Neha the most was not just the pigmentation; it was the way it made her feel tired, dull, and uneasy in front of the mirror. And for someone who was always full of energy and enthusiasm at work, this change in appearance started affecting her overall confidence.