What is the pregnancy mask?
Melasma, also called “the mask of pregnancy” or “pregnancy mask”, is a form of skin pigment alteration. In addition to hormonal changes, sun exposure is likely to play a role. The face is usually the most affected area, but the condition may also be present on the arms and chest. After giving birth, melasma tends to persist in women with darker skin and gradually fades in women with a fairer skin tone.