Cosmelan is the treatment clients book when nothing else has worked. Used by clinicians globally as the gold standard, it works at every stage of the pigment cycle. It doesn't just fade discolouration, it stops melanin from being overproduced. For stubborn melasma, sun damage, freckles and post-acne pigment, this is the protocol that finally delivers.
Dual-action: depigmentation and anti-ageing
The recently updated Cosmelan formulation does more than clear pigmentation. It also stimulates collagen and elastin production, firming the skin and softening fine lines and wrinkles. Two of the most visible signs of ageing, addressed in one comprehensive protocol.
Build on the result with Skin Needling
Cosmelan resets the canvas. Skin Needling rebuilds it. Once your skin has recovered, monthly Skin Needling treatments keep pigment controlled at the dermal level, stimulate ongoing collagen production and prevent relapse. The clients with the best long-term results are the ones who transition into needling. Cosmelan corrects. Skin Needling maintains.
Australia's Skin Needling Specialists
We recommend a course of skin needling treatments after you complete the Cosmelan to further improve and refine your results.
What is the Cosmelan Peel
Cosmelan is the world's leading non-laser depigmentation treatment, used by clinicians globally as the gold standard for stubborn pigmentation. Unlike treatments that fade pigmentation at the surface, Cosmelan works at every stage of the pigment cycle. It suppresses the overproduction of melanin, lifts existing pigment, and prevents new pigment from forming.
The recently updated formulation now delivers a dual-action approach: depigmentation alongside anti-ageing benefits, boosting collagen and elastin while it clears.
Cosmelan is a multi-phase, medical-grade program. The in-clinic mask resets the skin. The Cosmelan 2 home cream, beginning Day 7, maintains the depigmenting effect for months. Three weekly LED treatments support healing and amplify results. This is the protocol for clients with melasma, sun damage, post-acne pigmentation or stubborn discolouration that hasn't responded to other treatments.
Cosmelan is the world's leading non-laser depigmentation treatment, used by clinicians globally as the gold standard for stubborn pigmentation. Unlike treatments that fade pigmentation at the surface, Cosmelan works at every stage of the pigment cycle. It suppresses the overproduction of melanin, lifts existing pigment, and prevents new pigment from forming.
The recently updated formulation now delivers a dual-action approach: depigmentation alongside anti-ageing benefits, boosting collagen and elastin while it clears.
Cosmelan is a multi-phase, medical-grade program. The in-clinic mask resets the skin. The Cosmelan 2 home cream, beginning Day 7, maintains the depigmenting effect for months. Three weekly LED treatments support healing and amplify results. This is the protocol for clients with melasma, sun damage, post-acne pigmentation or stubborn discolouration that hasn't responded to other treatments.
What's included?
1. Full skin analysis at your initial treatment ($50 value)
2. 1 x Cosmelan Professional Mask, applied in clinic
3. 1 x Complete Cosmelan Home Care Product Routine, taken home as your aftercare
4. 3 x LED Treatments (one per week for the three weeks following your mask)
5. Ongoing therapist support throughout your treatment journey
Hydratonic Mist — Balancing, anti-pollution moisturising facial mist toner. Completes facial hygiene and supports the skin microbiota. Suitable for all skin types.
Hydra-Vital Factor K — Ultra-moisturising cream that restores smoothness and elasticity to dry skin.
Hydra-Vital Face Mask — Hydro-nourishing revitalising face mask for dry, dehydrated skin.
Who is this treatment for?
Clients with the following concerns:
Melasma and hormonal pigmentation
Sun damage, sun spots and age spots
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (from acne or trauma)
Dull, uneven or blotchy skin tone
Fine lines and wrinkles (dual-action formulation)
Clients seeking collagen and elastin stimulation alongside pigment correction
Suitable for all Fitzpatrick skin types, including deeper skin tones.
Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Clients with the following concerns:
Melasma and hormonal pigmentation
Sun damage, sun spots and age spots
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (from acne or trauma)
Dull, uneven or blotchy skin tone
Fine lines and wrinkles (dual-action formulation)
Clients seeking collagen and elastin stimulation alongside pigment correction
Suitable for all Fitzpatrick skin types, including deeper skin tones.
Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding
What to expect
In clinic, the Cosmelan 1 mask is applied across the full face. The appointment takes 30 minutes. You'll leave with the mask on, wear it for 6-8 hours, then remove it at home as instructed. Expect mild warmth and tightness during wear.
After removal, expect 3-10 days of redness, peeling and dryness as the skin sheds and renews. From Day 7, you'll begin applying Cosmelan 2 cream daily, alongside the hydrating products from your home kit. You'll return weekly for three complimentary LED sessions to support healing.
Strict sun avoidance and daily SPF 130+ are essential. Any sun exposure can trigger pigmentation to return.
Brightening appears within 7-14 days. Even tone develops by weeks 4-6. Deeper pigmentation continues to fade over 6-12 weeks, peaking at 2-3 months.
Once your skin has fully recovered (4-6 weeks after your mask), we recommend continuing into a Skin Needling series to maintain your results. Skin Needling is booked separately.
In clinic, the Cosmelan 1 mask is applied across the full face. The appointment takes 30 minutes. You'll leave with the mask on, wear it for 6-8 hours, then remove it at home as instructed. Expect mild warmth and tightness during wear.
After removal, expect 3-10 days of redness, peeling and dryness as the skin sheds and renews. From Day 7, you'll begin applying Cosmelan 2 cream daily, alongside the hydrating products from your home kit. You'll return weekly for three complimentary LED sessions to support healing.
Strict sun avoidance and daily SPF 130+ are essential. Any sun exposure can trigger pigmentation to return.
Brightening appears within 7-14 days. Even tone develops by weeks 4-6. Deeper pigmentation continues to fade over 6-12 weeks, peaking at 2-3 months.
Once your skin has fully recovered (4-6 weeks after your mask), we recommend continuing into a Skin Needling series to maintain your results. Skin Needling is booked separately.
How many treatments do I need?
Maximise your results
Daily SPF 130+ is the single most important factor in long-term success. Without it, pigmentation will return regardless of how well the treatment worked initially.
For 4-6 weeks after your Cosmelan mask, avoid Skin Needling, RF Needling, peels, lasers and any active or exfoliating treatments. Your skin needs time to repair fully.
Once your skin has healed, the next phase is Skin Needling. Cosmelan resets the canvas. Skin Needling rebuilds it. Monthly Skin Needling treatments help keep pigment under control at the dermal level, rebuild collagen, and strengthen the skin's structure to prevent relapse.
The clients who get the best long-term results from Cosmelan are the ones who follow it with a Skin Needling series. This is how you move from corrected pigmentation to lasting skin clarity.
Daily SPF 130+ is the single most important factor in long-term success. Without it, pigmentation will return regardless of how well the treatment worked initially.
For 4-6 weeks after your Cosmelan mask, avoid Skin Needling, RF Needling, peels, lasers and any active or exfoliating treatments. Your skin needs time to repair fully.
Once your skin has healed, the next phase is Skin Needling. Cosmelan resets the canvas. Skin Needling rebuilds it. Monthly Skin Needling treatments help keep pigment under control at the dermal level, rebuild collagen, and strengthen the skin's structure to prevent relapse.
The clients who get the best long-term results from Cosmelan are the ones who follow it with a Skin Needling series. This is how you move from corrected pigmentation to lasting skin clarity.
I absolutely love seeing Madison at The Skin Bar Double Bay. She has such a warm and caring nature and always makes me feel incredibly welcome and comfortable from the moment I arrive.
Her attention to detail is amazing, and she is so knowledgeable when it comes to skin. You can genuinely tell how much she cares about her clients and achieving the best results for their individual skin.
I always feel like I’m in such good hands and really value her advice, expertise and thoughtful approach to every treatment. Couldn’t recommend her more highly!
Okay I don’t even know where to start. Firstly, Bella is such an incredible therapist. She is so smart and knowledgeable - I can feel her genuine love and passion for what she does, but she’s also got a beautiful, nurturing and caring energy and makes you feel just so supported and taken care of during your treatment. It was truly, pardon the pun, the biggest treat. She offered me so much information and knowledge about my skin, was honest which I really appreciated, and I just had the best experience. Not to mention how god damn good my skin looks omg!!!!!
Every time I go to the skin bar I am welcomed, the environment is calm and comfortable. The RF treatment is relatively painless and send day already looks great!
Madison was terrific. Very informed, very communicative about what to expect as it was my first treatment, and the experience was terrific. Definitely will be back.
Best skin needling treatment I've had at the skinbar. This was my first time with Sophie and she was gentle and I never felt overly pressured to be upsold (which is what i hate most) I will be booking in with Sophie again.
First time visiting the clinic and having skin needling treatment.
Memphis was so warm and friendly, made me feel very comfortable and explained everything in detail including helping with advice on additional skin care. Will be back
Amelia is amazing, knowledgeable, takes care, explains the whole process and is just lovely to chat too. After my first needling and now B Peel, my skin is already showing the effects and I am loving it. Thank you
How a skin needling treatment should be! Professional and so much attention to detail on parts of my face that needed extra love. Will be back again next month!
Really felt the benefit of this treatment immediately. Sophie is very professional and explains every stage of the process in detail, she really puts me at ease.
I can’t recommend my Jordan enough. She’s incredibly empathetic, genuinely cares, and has supported me on my skin journey thus far - and will continue to!!
She takes a holistic approach - focusing not just on my skin, but also my mental wellbeing. She’s always warm, personable, and every appointment is something I look forward too
Katrina is honestly the best! Skin needling has been such a game changer and Katrina's knowledge and expertise has been such a positive impact in my skin journey.
Amazing experience. The room temperature is perfect, the music is great, and I love the dim lighting during the treatment. The staff are lovely and very accommodating and I’ve been really happy with the treatment as well.
Olivia was incredible! This was my first time visiting the Bondi Skin Bar and I’ll be back. She gave me a glass of water as I wasn’t feeling 100%, stress ball and fan for during my treatment. Focussed on the areas my skin needed some extra attention and was honest about what she thought my skin needed and frequency which I appreciated. A great experience, thank you!
Olivia was great—she explained the process thoroughly and made me feel at ease during my first skin needling session. I also appreciated that she recommended a skincare routine and products without any pressure to buy everything (although I did end up purchasing a few).
Emma was exceptional, very thorough and made the whole experience very relaxed and comfortable. I’ve had 6 sessions over the course of about a year now (all at Skin Bar) and am loving the results. My skin texture has improved so much.
I went for a consultation with Emma, wanting to clear blemishes, reduce redness, improve elasticity and skin texture. She was very informative and helped recommend a treatment plan as well as products, starting with the herbal peel. So far so good! Can’t wait to see the results. Thank you Emma!
Michelle was amazing ; explained everything , asked if I had any concerns or questions and made me feel very relax and comfortable . The place as always is very clean and welcoming. The staff know what they are doing and you are in good hands there !
Marlena is amazing at her job! I always feel so welcomed and looked after, she knows exactly what she is doing and is always going above and beyond to help me with my skin journey
Thankyou, although my therapist had fallen ill they managed to rearrange to accommodate an appointment for me They awards do their very best to make you feel comfortable.
I felt Kate was very confident and knowledgeable with the treatment. She explained everything very well and was able to guide me with a simple skincare regimen to continue with . My skin felt fantastic post treatment
I had the most beautiful hydrating facial with Sophie while pregnant, and I honestly couldn’t recommend her more highly. She went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and safe, taking the time to explain every step so clearly and tailoring everything to suit my pregnancy.
I left feeling so glowy, refreshed, and relaxed. Such a lovely experience from start to finish!
Michelle’s treatment was extremely thorough and she had great knowledge. It was my first time with her but I have had many needling appointments and Michelle’s service was really high and great standard- I have booked again and look forward to the next treatment
