For dark spots and melasma that seem to have a mind of their own, the new Cosmelan offers a doctor-guided approach that does more than just adding another brightening product to your routine.
For Dr. April Geraldez-Rivera, founder of Remedy Skin Solutions, pigmentation is more than a skin concern she sees in her clinic—it’s one she has lived with herself. The board-certified dermatologist and founder of Remedy Skin Solutions has dealt with melasma for the past 15 years, trying different products and undergoing various laser treatments along the way. “I really tried a lot of products, a lot of lasers,” she shared during Remedy Skin Solutions’ recent launch of the new Cosmelan. “This is the one that has truly worked for me.” It was a fitting place to begin the conversation. At the event, Remedy introduced Cosmelan, a professional depigmentation treatment that takes a doctor-guided approach to concerns such as hyperpigmentation, melasma, sunspots, and age spots.
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Cosmelan: More Than Just A Treatment For Dark Spots
During the launch, the conversation around pigmentation wasn’t just about finding a product that promises brighter skin. For many Filipinos, pigmentation concerns can feel frustratingly familiar: a dark spot fades, then returns, melasma lingers, and with medium to deeper skin tones being more prone to visible pigmentation, managing discoloration often calls for a more careful and personalized approach.
Pigmentation can stem from several factors, including sun exposure, hormonal changes, inflammation, and individual skin characteristics. This also explains why two people dealing with what looks like the same dark spot may require entirely different approaches.
Cosmelan was introduced as a professional treatment protocol designed to address hyperpigmentation, melasma, sunspots, and age spots, featuring an evolved formula that also includes Melaphenone: a patented pigment-inhibiting molecule designed to target the source of dark spots and help regulate the processes that contribute to their recurrence.
The treatment also supports overall skin quality, with anti-aging benefits that address concerns beyond uneven skin tone. With more than 30 years of clinical history and over one million patients worldwide, Cosmelan arrives in the Philippines as part of Remedy Skin Solutions’ doctor-led approach to skin care.

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From The Clinic To Your Everyday Routine
The launch also highlighted how Cosmelan doesn’t end with a single visit to the clinic. At Remedy Skin Solutions, the process begins with an assessment of the patient’s skin and pigmentation. A doctor then establishes an appropriate treatment plan before the professional protocol begins. From there, patients continue with a structured home-care and sun-protection routine under medical guidance.
For the founder, continued care is an important part of managing pigmentation, particularly for medium to deeper skin tones. Aggressive treatments can lead to irritation or further pigmentation, which makes a carefully managed treatment plan especially important.
Ultimately, the Cosmelan launch was also a conversation about moving away from the trial-and-error cycle that many people with persistent pigmentation know all too well. Rather than simply chasing the next brightening product, the treatment is made to understand the patient’s skin, carrying that care from the clinic into their everyday routine.


Cosmelan is now available at Remedy Skin Solutions and is exclusively distributed in the Philippines by Healthspan Philippines. Remedy Skin Solutions has clinics at One Uptown Residence in BGC and Vertis North in Quezon City, along with Skin Bar by Remedy at Greenhills Mall in San Juan City.
Photos courtesy of Remedy Skin Solutions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmelan is a professional depigmentation treatment designed to address pigmentation concerns such as hyperpigmentation, melasma, sunspots, and age spots. Cosmelan takes a comprehensive approach that includes professional treatment, personalized home care, and sun protection.
Cosmelan is designed to address pigmentation concerns, including hyperpigmentation, melasma, sunspots, and age spots. It also supports smoother, healthier-looking skin.
The process begins with a clinical assessment, where a doctor evaluates the patient’s pigmentation and identifies contributing factors. From there, an appropriate treatment plan is established, followed by a professional in-clinic protocol and a structured home-care and sun-protection routine.
Pigmentation can be influenced by factors such as sun exposure, hormonal changes, inflammation, and individual skin characteristics. A personalized, doctor-guided approach allows the treatment plan to respond to the patient’s specific skin concerns while providing guidance throughout the process.
Cosmelan is available at Remedy Skin Solutions and is exclusively distributed in the Philippines by Healthspan Philippines. Treatment begins with a clinical assessment and continues through a personalized home-care protocol.
