Balancing Your Skin’s pH for a Healthy Glow
Posted by Linda Singh onThe Best Skincare Products for Hyperpigmentation
Posted by A Beal onHyperpigmentation is the most common cosmetic concern for people with melanin-rich skin. In fact, over 80% of patients want treatments for dark marks when they go to see a dermatologist. There are different causes for dark marks, but people with melanin-rich skin show signs of aging with dark marks and...
Eight Tips on How to Care for Sensitive Skin
Posted by A Beal onDid you know that women of color are twice as likely to have sensitive skin? By taking a gentle approach to skincare, women of color can avoid inflammation caused by skincare products and practices that irritate sensitive skin and lead to hyperpigmentation. What Is Sensitive Skin? If you have allergies...
Five Lessons Natural Skin Care Can Learn From the Natural Hair Movement
Posted by A Beal onWhat Black Skincare Can Learn From The Natural Hair Movement I love creating natural skincare products, and as a physician, I understand the science and research to know which ingredients to use for making effective products. But, I am still learning about the business side of creating a skincare line, and...
Sunscreen for Darker Skin Tones
Posted by A Beal onNatural Sun Protection is One of the Benefits of Melanin-Rich Skin, But You Need More.... Skincare experts advise us to use sunscreen everyday as the single most important step you can take to care for your skin. However, the belief that people with darker skin tones do not need sunscreen...
Five Skincare Tips for Healthy Skin
Posted by A Beal onHealthy skin is beautiful skin, and we can always find new ways to take better care of our skin. There are lots of products available to help you get your glow, but before you turn to products, you can adopt a few simple habits that help you get healthy skin....
Double Cleansing for Your Face
Posted by A Beal onWhy Double Cleanse? Heathy skin begins with clean skin. Washing your face may seem like a simple task, but there’s more to it than basic wet-lather-rinse. Daily life exposes your face to pollution, dirt, sweat, sunscreen and makeup so your cleansing routine needs to gently remove that dirt, while nourishing...
The Unique Needs of Brown and Black Skin
Posted by A Beal onDo people of color have different skincare needs? First, skin is skin. Yes, we have more melanin, but other than that, the skin of people of color is the same as the skin of other people. However, certain characteristics more common among people with melanin rich skin make our skincare...