The Beauty Authority: Melasma Summer Flare-Ups

In this episode of The Beauty Authority, host Tatiana Bido talks with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Blair Murphy-Rose about the frustrating reality of melasma in the summer. They break down why heat, not just sun, can make dark spots worse, what to look for in a sunscreen and how to build a pigment-fighting routine that actually works. Dr. Murphy-Rose also shares her favorite in-office treatments and why oral tranexamic acid isn’t a first-line fix. If you’ve ever wondered why your melasma seems to come back the minute it gets hot, this one’s for you.