Black people have long been told that melanin is their built-in sunscreen, but dermatologists say that belief could be ...

In some African countries, more than 50% of women regularly use skin-lightening products. In South Africa, the rate is 32%, while in Nigeria it's 77%. This dwarfs rates in other regions of the world.

I’m rubbing and rubbing and rubbing in circular motions into my cheeks until the sunscreen feels stiff against my skin. It's absorbed into my pores as much as it possibly can, but the ghostly greyness ...

Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, involves using fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. These micro-injuries stimulate the body's natural healing process. They ...

Check out these Black-owned brands with a variety of organic, non-toxic, and healthy skincare products. They have face ...

Atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, affects millions of Americans with its hallmark symptoms of dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. While this chronic condition can impact individuals across ...

Keloids are more than just a cosmetic concern; they can be a source of discomfort and emotional distress. For Black people, the tendency to develop keloids is notably higher, a fact that has both ...

Regularly slathering our skin with creams, oils, lotions or a dose of Vaseline, is a big part of the Black experience and it's often to counteract the ashiness that we seem naturally predisposed to.

Maya Angelou has long been credited with saying, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Nobody thinks she was referring to skin care, of course—but when it ...

But when you add being Black to the equation — and the racism and other forms of bias that come with it — those negative feelings can intensify. It’s common for Black people with atopic dermatitis to ...