Can skin or facial scrubs help remove freckles/melasma?

To put it simply and cut to the chase, don't waste your time. Not only will it be ineffective, but you'll also get a lot of unwanted side effects. You need to understand that melasma isn't just on the surface of the skin, like you can't erase it with a marker. The dark spots and blemishes you see have been buried deep beneath the surface for a long time, and today they're simply surfaced.

Exfoliating only helps remove dead skin cells, making the skin look brighter temporarily, but... Friction Exfoliation stimulates inflammation beneath the skin, causing melanin cells to become active and produce melasma. Intense and deeper than before. The doctor recommends avoiding harsh facial scrubs and instead using gentle exfoliating products. Chemical Exfoliant (AHA/PHA) Alternatively, consult a doctor for laser treatment or targeted injections of medication, which are safer and yield better results in treating melasma.