Mandy Moore opens up about her struggle with pregnancy melasma as she awaits birth of her daughter

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Mandy Moore shared a candid health update during her third pregnancy. The 'Candy' singer revealed she is managing a skin condition while anticipating her first daughter with her husband, Taylor Goldsmith. 

The 40-year-old actress from 'This Is Us' got engaged to Goldsmith in September 2017 and they tied the knot in November 2018.

Mandy Moore opens up about about her skin condition amid third pregnancy

Moore told her 5.5 million fans about her experience with melasma, a skin condition that emerged during her third pregnancy. On June 30th, she posted a photo of herself applying a Lyma Laser to her temple with her eyes closed.

The device, known for curing various skin concerns including aging signs, wrinkles, rosacea, pigmentation, elasticity, and scarring, is featured prominently on the company’s website.

"Pregnancy melasma is the pits," Moore commented in her post. "I heard @lymalife can help."

What is pregnancy melasma?

According to the Cleveland Clinic, melasma is a benign condition that causes brown or blue-gray patches, often resembling freckles, on the skin. These patches typically appear on the cheeks, nose, chin, upper lip, and forehead. It's common among pregnant individuals, affecting 15-20 per cent of expectant mothers.

Moore and her husband already have two sons—Augustus 'Gus,' aged 3, and Oscar 'Ozzie,' aged 19 months.

In an exclusive interview with People, Moore discussed how her third pregnancy is different from her previous ones, noting that this time around, she’s "chasing two wild toddlers." "So, That's the biggest difference," she added.

Mandy Moore's pregnancy melasma prompts fans to share their remedies

Following Moore's revelation about her skin condition during her third pregnancy, many fans have shared their own experiences and remedies.

One user claimed, "I have terrible melasma. It goes away in the winter and comes back during the summer. I use sunblock and other vitamin creams and oils and some will work a little. I’ve just come to realization it’s ok to have marks on my face." 

Another one shared, "My face was terribly broke out the ENTIRE time! the very next day after having her my face was noticeably better." One fan added, "I have melasma from being on the pill. I certainly can't afford the laser device mentioned. I find Tranexamic Acid and vitamin C help." A fan suggested, "laser, chemical peels, microdermabrasion. Those are your best options." The last worried about the baby claimed, "poor baby."

Mandy Moore expecting her third child

Moore recently surprised her followers by announcing her pregnancy, along with revealing the baby's gender. Moore announced on Instagram that she and Goldsmith are expecting a baby girl.

They shared the news in a joint post, captioned, "Sometimes life imitates art. The third in our own Big Three coming soon," referencing Moore's fictional children on her popular NBC show. 

While Moore has acknowledged the challenges of parenthood, she has openly expressed her excitement about having a daughter, as per E! News.

Just last year, she expressed her desire to expand her family further. "Truth be told, I haven't shut the door on a larger family," she told in 2023. "I'm like, gosh darnit, I really want a girl."

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