Then you have to try exfoliation. Exfoliation is all about achieving smooth, glowing skin, especially when you have darker ...

The emergence of vitamin C as a specialized treatment for melanin-rich skin marks a significant turning point in beauty science.

Erin Carr’s doctoral adviser Steven Harris handed her bags of soil collected from the soil crust of a cold British Columbian ...

Currently, melanin is primarily sourced from squid ink, which is costly and requires the death of squids. Carr explained that ...

Looking for a sunscreen that works on melanin-rich skin? I helped test dozens of sunscreens, but these are the 9 dermatologist-recommended ones we found worked best on darker skin tones.

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Discover how the genetics behind your eye color connects to various health conditions, from melanoma risk to pain tolerance—what your eye shade reveals.

Skin bleaching is a cosmetic process to lighten skin tone. The ingredients in many products are harmful to skin. Learn about creams and peels here.

Hyperpigmentation occurs due to excess melanin production in certain areas of the skin, often caused by sun exposure, acne scars, ageing, inflammation, hereditary factors, and hormonal changes.

As more brands focus on efficacy and safety in skin of color, the product benefits are multiplying. We explore this long-overdue development.