Melanin analysis
Melanin analysis turns a selfie into usable cosmetic feedback: pigmentation levels and spot patterns on cheeks and forehead. Here is how to use it well.
What melanin analysis measures
The scan focuses on pigmentation levels and spot patterns on cheeks and forehead. Use it to track pigmentation and spot patterns on cheeks and forehead.
On deeper skin tones, post-blemish marks can linger for months. Monthly scans in the same light can show whether the patch is slowly fading or whether new inflammation keeps resetting the clock.
Your first scan, step by step
Follow the same six steps every time and your results become comparable.
How to read the result
Compare patches over eight to twelve weeks. Look at direction over several weeks rather than one number.
A common misreading: reading a stable score as no progress when the patch edges are actually softening.
Pair it with other LUMINA tools
Melanin analysis works best alongside one or two complementary checks rather than all of them at once.
Fixing a bad or confusing result
Most odd results trace back to the setup, not the face. Run through these checks before assuming anything about your skin.
A realistic first month
Expect the first two weeks to teach you how to scan well, and the next two to show direction. Melanin analysis rewards repetition.
Frequently asked questions
What does melanin analysis measure?
Pigmentation levels and spot patterns on cheeks and forehead.
How often should I use melanin analysis?
Monthly.
How do I avoid bad scans?
Scan in neutral light without makeup; avoid comparing different lighting.
Who is melanin analysis best for?
Tracking pigment routines in all skin tones. Cosmetic estimate, not medical grading.
Why do my melanin analysis results differ from day to day?
Lighting, angle, hydration and time of day all shift the result. Comparing different lighting is the usual cause, so keep the setup the same and judge the trend.
Can melanin analysis diagnose a skin condition?
No. It gives cosmetic feedback only. Cosmetic estimate, not medical grading. See a qualified professional for pain, bleeding, rapidly changing spots or anything that worries you.