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How to Find a Black Dermatologist
Your child’s skin is the biggest organ on their body, and it must be properly cared for and nourished to stay healthy. However, darker skin tones do require different care, like specialized melanin-rich skin nourishment creams or treatments. If your child starts experiencing skin issues, they may benefit from seeing...
How to Reduce Dark Spots from Forming on Black and Brown Skin Due to Acne or Bug Bites
Many parents are concerned about their children’s skin and hair health, especially those with melanin-rich skin types. Your child may spend a lot of time outdoors playing and engaging in physical activities that leave them vulnerable to insect bites, and hormonal changes during puberty can lead to acne breakouts. Due...
What is Hyperpigmentation and How to Get Rid of it?
Hyperpigmentation is when your skin develops spots of patches that are darker than your natural skin tone that is caused by an overproduction of melanin, the pigment that creates your skin color. Hyperpigmentation is particularly common among people of color, though it can affect anyone. Keep reading to discover more...
What is Melanin and How Does it Affect My Skin?
Melanin is a naturally occurring pigment in human skin responsible for the variety of skin tones seen throughout the world. A darker skin tone indicates a higher concentration of melanin, while a lighter skin tone means the person has less melanin in their skin. If you are a parent to...
Sunscreen Advice for People with Melanin-Rich Skin
Spending time in the sun, whether you’re at the beach or in your backyard, is one of life’s pleasures. However, the sun’s harmful rays can cause a lot of damage to your skin like dark spots. Wearing sunscreen every day, and topping it up regularly, is one of the best...