- What It Is
- A two-part depigmentation peel: an in-clinic mask followed by a home-care cream.
- Best For
- Melasma, sun spots, uneven tone and dark marks left by acne.
- Cost
- ₹30,000 – ₹70,000 for the treatment, depending on your skin and plan.
- Sessions
- Usually one in-clinic peel plus several months of home-care cream.
- Downtime
- About 5–7 days of redness and peeling.
Cosmelan is a depigmentation peel made by Mesoestetic for stubborn pigmentation, and melasma is the main reason people ask us about it. Unlike a laser, it works without heat, which makes it one of the safer options for Indian skin. At Facethetics Beauty in Delhi, a Cosmelan peel treatment costs ₹30,000 to ₹70,000, depending on your skin and the plan you need. This page covers how the peel works, what it can and cannot fix, what the first two weeks look like, and why sun protection decides how long your results last.
Cosmelan Peel
₹30,000 – ₹70,000
In-clinic Cosmelan mask, the home-care cream that continues the treatment, and follow-up reviews with the doctor.
Best Suited For
Melasma & stubborn pigmentation
Including dark patches on the cheeks and forehead, sun spots, and dark marks left behind by old acne.
What is a Cosmelan peel?
Cosmelan is a two-part treatment. The first part is a mask applied at the clinic. The second is a cream you use at home for several months afterwards. Both contain ingredients that slow down the enzyme your skin uses to make melanin, the pigment behind dark patches. The mask also loosens the outer layer of skin, so pigment that is already there sheds off over the following week.
Most "pigmentation peels" are a single acid applied for a few minutes. Cosmelan is different because it keeps working for hours on the skin and then for months through the home cream. That is why it is used for melasma, which tends to come back after quick fixes.
Cosmelan peel for melasma
Melasma shows up as brown or grey-brown patches, usually on the cheeks, forehead, upper lip and nose bridge. It is driven by hormones, sun and heat, and it is common in Indian women, especially after pregnancy or while on hormonal medicines.
Cosmelan is one of the treatments with the most evidence behind it for melasma. Patches usually look noticeably lighter within the first month, and keep improving over the next two to three months while you use the home cream.
The honest part: melasma is a long-term condition. Cosmelan can clear it a lot, but it does not switch off the cause. Sun, heat and hormones can bring it back. Patients who keep up daily sunscreen and maintenance cream hold their results far better than those who stop once the skin looks clear.
Cosmelan peel for acne marks
Cosmelan helps with the dark marks that acne leaves behind, which doctors call post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. These flat brown or dark spots often fade within weeks of a Cosmelan peel.
It is not a treatment for active acne, and it does not fill in acne scars (the dips and pits in the skin). If you have active breakouts, we treat those first with acne treatment. If you have scars, fractional CO2 laser is the better tool. Many people have both marks and scars, and we plan the treatments in the right order.
Cosmelan peel for skin lightening: what to expect
Cosmelan removes excess pigment. It evens out patches, spots and uneven tone so your face looks one even colour and brighter overall. It does not bleach skin or change your natural skin colour, and no safe treatment does.
If your goal is even, clearer skin, Cosmelan fits well. If your goal is to become several shades fairer than your natural tone, we will tell you that at the consultation instead of selling you a peel.
Cosmelan peel for Indian skin
Most Indian skin is medium to dark in tone. That kind of skin makes pigment easily, so it is more likely to darken after heat or irritation. This is why lasers and strong peels can sometimes make pigmentation worse on Indian skin.
Cosmelan suits Indian skin better than many other options because:
- It uses no heat. There is no laser energy to trigger new pigment.
- The mask time is set for your skin type. Darker or more sensitive skin can need a different contact time, and the doctor decides this at the consultation.
- It keeps working after the clinic visit. The home cream holds pigment down while the skin settles, which matters in Delhi's strong sun.
The main risk on Indian skin is irritation during the first week. If the skin gets very irritated, it can darken temporarily. Following the aftercare exactly, and calling us if something feels wrong, keeps that risk low.
What happens during treatment
- Consultation and skin check. Dr. Swati Aggarwal looks at the type and depth of your pigmentation, your skin tone, and the medicines and products you use. Melasma, sun spots and acne marks can look alike but need different plans.
- Skin preparation. Some patients are asked to use a prep cream for a couple of weeks before the peel, and to stop products that could irritate the skin.
- Applying the mask. The skin is cleansed and degreased, and the Cosmelan mask is applied over the face. You go home with it on.
- Removing the mask at home. You wash the mask off yourself after the number of hours the doctor sets for your skin.
- Home-care cream. You start the Cosmelan home cream a couple of days later, and use it on the schedule we give you, usually for several months.
- Follow-up reviews. We check your skin over the following weeks and adjust the home routine if needed.
Recovery: the first two weeks
Cosmelan has some downtime. Plan for about a week where your skin is visibly red and peeling, and do not book the peel just before a wedding or a big event.
Day 1 to 3
Redness, warmth and a tight feeling, a bit like a sunburn. Some people also notice mild itching.
Day 3 to 7
Peeling and flaking as the outer layer sheds. Do not pick or scrub. Keep moisturising.
Week 2
Redness settles and patches already look lighter. Most people are comfortable going out with makeup by now.
Month 1 to 3
Pigmentation keeps fading while you use the home cream. Judge your result at this stage, not in the first week.
Cosmelan vs Dermamelan
Dermamelan is made by the same company and works the same way. It is a medical-grade version, stronger, and used for pigmentation that is deeper or has not responded to other treatments. It also tends to cause more redness and peeling.
Most patients do well with Cosmelan. We suggest Dermamelan only when the pigmentation is resistant or deep, and only after checking that your skin can handle it.
Cosmelan peel cost in Delhi
A Cosmelan peel treatment at Facethetics Beauty costs ₹30,000 to ₹70,000. Where you fall in that range depends on how much pigmentation you have, how deep it is, whether Cosmelan or Dermamelan is the right choice, and how much home-care and follow-up your plan needs. You get an exact figure at the consultation, before anything is applied.
When you compare Cosmelan peel prices across Delhi clinics, check three things:
- Whether the price includes the home-care cream. The cream is half of the treatment, and some quotes leave it out.
- Whether the product is genuine Mesoestetic Cosmelan, not a "Cosmelan-like" peel.
- Who checks your skin and plans the treatment. Melasma that is misdiagnosed or treated too aggressively can get darker.
What our patients say
Who should avoid or delay it
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Broken, sunburnt, infected or very irritated skin in the treatment area
- Active acne breakouts, until they are under control
- Recent or current isotretinoin (Accutane-type) acne medicine. The doctor decides the safe gap.
- A recent chemical peel, laser or waxing on the face
- Known allergy to any ingredient in the peel
- A beach holiday or heavy sun exposure planned in the weeks after
Aftercare that protects your result
- Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day, indoors too, and reapply when you are outside. This matters more than anything else.
- Use the home-care cream exactly as scheduled. Stopping early is the most common reason pigmentation comes back.
- Moisturise often during the peeling week, and do not pick at flaking skin.
- Avoid scrubs, retinol, acids and facials until the doctor says your skin is ready.
- Avoid saunas, steam and long exposure to heat in the first weeks, because heat can trigger melasma.
Cosmelan Peel in Delhi: Common Questions
How many Cosmelan peel sessions do I need?
Most people need one in-clinic Cosmelan peel, followed by several months of the home-care cream. Deep or stubborn pigmentation can sometimes need a repeat later, which the doctor will discuss at your follow-up.
Is the Cosmelan peel good for melasma?
Yes. Melasma is the main condition Cosmelan is used for, and most patients see clear lightening within the first month. Melasma can return with sun, heat or hormonal changes, so daily sunscreen and maintenance cream are part of the treatment.
Is the Cosmelan peel safe for Indian skin?
Yes, when the mask time and aftercare are matched to your skin type. Cosmelan uses no heat, which makes it safer than many lasers for pigmentation on medium and darker skin. The main risk is irritation in the first week, which careful aftercare keeps low.
Does Cosmelan remove acne marks and acne scars?
It fades flat dark acne marks well. It does not treat active acne or fill in acne scars, which need different treatments such as fractional CO2 laser.
Will Cosmelan make my skin fairer?
It removes excess pigment and evens out your skin tone, so your skin looks clearer and brighter. It does not change your natural skin colour.
How much does a Cosmelan peel cost in Delhi?
At Facethetics Beauty, a Cosmelan peel treatment costs ₹30,000 to ₹70,000, depending on your pigmentation and the plan you need. You get the exact cost at your consultation.
Book a Cosmelan consultation in Delhi
Pigmentation looks simple, but melasma, sun spots and acne marks each need a different plan. At a consultation, Dr. Swati Aggarwal will check what kind of pigmentation you have, tell you whether Cosmelan is the right treatment, and give you the exact cost. Book a consultation at our Punjabi Bagh or East of Kailash clinic.
