Licorice extract
Licorice extract constitutes active components which are very helpful in lightening the hyperpigmentation resulting due to melasma. The damage from prolonged sun exposure is also a problem for melasma patients, and licorice extract helps in making the skin even. Moreover, the use of licorice extract regularly also aids in the growth of new skin cells, and the cell turns over increases after a few applications. You can also directly apply the licorice extract on your dark patches, or you can also buy the licorice extract containing cosmetic products to achieve good results.