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

Miami Swim Week 2025 was a week of inclusive runway shows that showcased melanin in every shade and every body type.

“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 long-overdue development.

According to Dr Venugopal and Dr Santhanam, Indian skin has five distinct attributes that make it different from other ethnicities: Melanin is a substance in your body that produces hair ...

A group of women of different ages and races. Source: Unsplash Melanin is the major determinant of skin colour and is also responsible for absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation to protect the ...

Promise. For years, sunscreen and melanin-rich skin have had a complicated relationship—one full of ashy finishes, formulas that refuse to blend, and an overwhelming lack of representation in ...

While the beauty trend first gained traction in East Asia, melanin-rich skin can also achieve this radiant, dewy glow with the proper care and consistency. The key lies in understanding your skin ...

Moore is a true testament of the power of the pivot. In this next act, she's providing inclusive solutions to patients with melanin-rich skin tones. The experiences that Black women have when ...

In short, melasma is a chronic skin condition that appears as darkened areas on the face due to an overproduction of melanin, says Gina Charles, MO, a family physician specializing in skincare.