Niacinamide
Vitamin B3 provides several benefits particularly relevant to pigmentation-prone skin.
It helps reduce the visible transfer of melanin into the upper skin layers while supporting barrier function, hydration and a calmer skin environment.
Arbutin
A targeted pigment-regulating ingredient that helps inhibit tyrosinase activity involved in melanin production.
It complements Niacinamide by addressing a different stage of the pigmentation pathway.
Mandelic Acid
An alpha-hydroxy acid that supports epidermal renewal while providing additional pigmentation and blemish-related benefits.
Its inclusion helps gradually move accumulated pigmented surface cells through the skin.
Salicylic Acid
A beta-hydroxy acid that provides exfoliating and pore-clearing activity.
It can be particularly useful where pigmentation is associated with previous inflammatory breakouts.
Phytic Acid
A multifunctional antioxidant and pigmentation-supporting ingredient.
Phytic Acid provides complementary tyrosinase-regulating and free-radical defence benefits.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
A stable Vitamin C derivative.
It provides antioxidant protection and supports a brighter, more even-looking complexion while complementing the formula’s broader pigmentation strategy.
Retinol
A Vitamin A derivative that supports healthy epidermal turnover.
By increasing skin renewal, Retinol helps improve uneven texture and encourages the gradual removal of pigment-containing surface cells.
The current INCI also contains Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, used within the formula’s delivery/stabilisation system around Retinol.
Glutathione
An endogenous antioxidant incorporated to strengthen the formula’s oxidative-stress defence and brightening strategy.
PH-DVC™
pHformula’s proprietary Delivery Vehicle Complex.
The brand describes PH-DVC™ as technology designed to enhance the controlled delivery and bioavailability of active ingredients within its resurfacing system.

Full Ingredient List
Aqua (Water), Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Arbutin, Mandelic Acid, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polysorbate 20, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Isohexadecane, Phytic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sclerotium Gum, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Retinol, Dipropylene Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Tocopherol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Sorbitol, Lecithin, BHT, Glutathione, Lactobacillus Ferment, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenylpropanol, Oleic Acid.

Apply 1–2 pumps to clean, dry skin morning and/or evening.
Spread evenly over the face, neck and décolleté.
If using a pHformula concentrated corrective serum, apply it after M.E.L.A. Recovery.
Follow with your recommended pHformula moisturiser.
Every morning, finish with broad-spectrum sunscreen.
pHformula specifically advises that when M.E.L.A. Recovery is used at night, it should be used instead of A.C.T.I.V.E. Formula or VITA A Cream, rather than layering those active prescriptions together.

Hyperpigmentation
Uneven-looking skin tone
Melasma-prone skin as part of a complete programme
Sun-related pigmentation
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Post-acne dark marks
Persistent or recurrent pigmentation
Dull or uneven complexion
Early photoageing
Clients undergoing professional pHformula M.E.L.A. resurfacing
Maintaining professional pigmentation-treatment results