For decades, the sunscreen industry basically ignored anyone who wasn’t pale. Traditional formulas left darker skin looking ashy, chalky and downright ridiculous, forcing people with melanin-rich skin ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For years, sunscreen and melanin-rich skin have had a complicated relationship—one full of ashy finishes, ...

Yes, it’s about wearing sunscreen, but that’s not all Summer and fun are the ultimate power couple. The pool time and beach days. The hours spent frolicking outdoors with friends and family. The ...

On February 4, 2002, the labor and delivery nurse overseeing my mother’s 50-hour labor marked my entrance into the world with a question for my mother: “Are you sure this is your baby?” To the nurse’s ...

Despite common misconceptions, melanin-rich skin requires dedicated sun protection just like any other skin tone. While natural melanin does provide some defense against the sun’s harmful rays, this ...

The global skin-lightening market is worth over $10 billion and growing, but the unregulated products driving it contain ...

Hypopigmentation occurs when skin cells called melanocytes do not produce enough melanin, a pigment that gives skin its color and tone. People with hypopigmentation may have white or light patches of ...

The key lies in understanding your skin’s unique needs and using products that enhance, rather than disrupt, its natural balance. Glass skin, a term that originated in South Korea, refers to a ...