Why vitamin D advice fails people with darker skin tones - melanin-rich skin has evolved different vitamin D metabolism ...

“Melanin-rich skin behaves differently,” says Gauri. “It’s more prone to uneven pigmentation, dryness, and irritation that can be masked by darker tones. We wanted to change the game.” ...

As more brands focus on efficacy and safety in skin of color, the product benefits are multiplying. We explore this ...

Kojic acid blocks an amino acid responsible for producing melanin, which explains why it may change skin tone. Learn its uses ...

Too much ultraviolet exposure from the sun can lead to sunburn, dark spots and wrinkles, and increased risk of skin cancer. The melanin in darker skin offers some extra protection from the sun ...

MUMBAI – ITC’s skincare brand Dermafique has unveiled the first-of-its-kind Dermafique Indian Skin Health Report. The study sheds light on distinctive characteristics, overlooked concerns ...

It’s unfortunate that for a very long time, there has been a misconception that Black people can’t get skin cancer.

Skin colour Your skin contains specialised cells called melanocytes. They produce melanin, a brown substance, which absorbs some of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. Fair-skinned people only ...