As your body goes through hormonal changes (especially with the increase in estragon and progesterone) to grow a baby during pregnancy, your skin develops a higher level of sensitivity. Melasma or Mask of Pregnancy is a common skin condition that causes brown or gray-brown pigmentation on the face and typically appears on the cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin. What triggers Melasma is sun and heat exposure. While developing Melasma is not necessarily harmful to you or your baby, it can cause frustration as it affects your face. Treating Melasma during pregnancy could also be tricky because a lot of the ingredients in topical treatments could be harmful to your baby. In some cases, Melasma fades on its own over a period after giving birth, but this is not always the case, and some women will need to undergo special treatment for it. Therefore, while it is tempting to bask in the beautiful sunlight of the summer while being on holiday, or running your day-to-day errands, it is important to be extra cautious about protecting your skin while you are pregnant to avoid developing this frustrating skin condition.