Did 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...

What 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...

Natural 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...

Healthy 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....

Why 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...

Do 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...