Skin is a living system. Your routine should respond like one. Your skin shifts with stress, sleep, hormones, and environment. Mela turns those shifts into a routine that adapts with you.
24 Skin Factors Real inputs, not labels.
5 min to Your Routine Quick start. Clear output.
92% Research-Backed Grounded in published research.
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Skin Profile
Personalized
How your patterns connect.
Barrier Health
Strong
The foundation for progress.
Sensitivity Level
Low
When to protect and when to push.
Skin Identity Teaser Show another
Every routine starts with identity. Three signals. One routine that fits.
Depth Name Medium-Deep Barrier Archetype Tone-sensitive Routine Type Tone-aware progression I want this profile.
Tone stability first. Strength later.
What's mine? Our philosophy: protect first. Then build - safely. Protect first. Build second. Context, safety rules, timing, then weekly adaptation.
Most skincare is generic. Mela is built around you. Stage 01
Capture Start with context, not guesses.
Stage 02
Model Safety first. Progress second.
Stage 03
Time Timing changes outcomes.
Stage 04
Adapt Your routine evolves weekly.
Capture We combine your skin profile, habits, and environment into one clear starting point.
24 skin factors
5 min assessment
92% research-backed results
Personalized to how your skin actually behaves. Choose the pattern that feels closest. Mela tunes pace and safety before recommending anything.
Your Skin Depth Medium-Deep
Light Light-Med Medium M-Deep Deep Rich Deep
Melanin context When tone is uneven, protect first. Then work on marks.
UV insight UV can erase progress quickly. Daily SPF keeps gains.
Pacing insight Gentle buffers around stronger nights improve tolerance.
Continuity insight If skin stress rises, intensity pauses until comfort returns.
Barrier-reactive skin stinging, tightness, sudden product reactivity Uneven tone + dark marks post-breakout marks, sun spots, stubborn discoloration Hormonal breakouts the ones that show up like clockwork every month Medication-constrained routines isotretinoin, tretinoin, doxycycline, Rx topicals Shave-day irritation + razor bumps ingrowns, redness, and post-shave sensitivity
Before irritation builds, your routine dials back.
When skin feels off, Mela slows down. Signs like stinging or tightness trigger a recovery-first version of your routine.
Barrier score weighting Active pause logic Ceramide-first recovery
Day 0 Stinging or tightness -> pause stronger active ingredients.
Day 3 Check comfort before reintroducing intensity.
Week 2 Resume full routine only if skin is ready.
Result: less irritation, steadier progress.
See How Mela Thinks Your routine is not fixed. Move the sliders and watch recommendations adapt.
Suggested Retinoid Frequency 2 nights / week
SPF Directive SPF 50, reapply at noon
Current Mode Gentle + protective
8-week outlook Week 3 can feel calmer with steady SPF and alternating nights.
Built on research - not marketing claims. Peer-reviewed evidence, translated into daily decisions.
Signal Snippet 01 When stress rises, intensity drops first.
Signal Snippet 02 Timing adapts to UV, cycle, and recovery.
Signal Snippet 03 Comfort and consistency decide the next step.
Skin-Depth Aware Safety Skin depth changes tone risk. Mela adjusts strength and timing.
Tone Protection Medication-Aware Guardrails On prescriptions? Mela blocks risky ingredient mixes.
Compatibility Engine A Routine That Learns Weekly check-ins tune your routine as your skin changes.
Weekly Check-ins Between Visits Support
Already seeing a dermatologist? Mela fits right in. On a dermatologist-directed plan? Mela helps you stay consistent between visits.
Helpful between appointments Your dermatologist sets the plan. Mela tracks the day-to-day context.
Adherence timeline See consistency between visits.
Reaction logging Track what bothered skin and when.
Follow-up summary Share clear trends with your dermatologist.
Educational and tracking support only. Mela does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace your dermatologist.
Built for men who shave
Shave-day intelligence for men. What works right after a shave is different from day two. Mela adapts timing and intensity around that.
Method-aware Tool choice changes risk. Timing-aware Schedule adapts by day. Risk-aware History + hair pattern inform guardrails.
Shave Day Protocol Preview
Shave Day Single pass, with-the-grain. Pause retinoid. 30-minute recovery buffer.
+24 Hours Ease back in with soothing hydration.
+48 Hours Return to full routine if skin feels ready.
See what your skin is actually telling you. Answer a few questions. Get your skin identity.
Then get a routine built from research, tailored to real life.
Mela · Melanix Health Inc.
Mela provides educational skincare information based on published research. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Consult a board-certified dermatologist for personalized medical advice.