Yes You've "Got Melanin." But Are You Properly Taking Care of It?
With the rise of social media, online skincare communities, and self-proclaimed skincare gurus it is hard to know where exactly to get advice from. Who is a reliable source for skincare? What products should I be using? And for women of color one thing that gets ignored is that skincare routines and issues are different when you have melanin. Differences Ever heard the phrase "Black Don't Crack"? Well, there is some truth to it, though we see Black Hollywood starlets like Angela Bassett (61), Halle Berry (51), and Nia Long (49) managing to look the same age every decade, the reality is that melanin is a natural built-in UV protection. Essentially, the more you have the more natural protection you have from the sun which in return helps with the aging process. Even though lighter complexions are more susceptible to fine lines and wrinkles deeper skin tones are more susceptible to discoloration and hyperpigmentation. What is Hyperpigmentation: Hyperpigmentation is
