The Melanin Awards are in full effect, and if you’re diehard beauty babe here’s why you should care: as a labor of love and in honor of brands who bless us with the best hair, fragrance, makeup and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A team of scientists at Northwestern University have developed ...

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 ...

The 2024 Melanin Beauty Awards were designed to spotlight Black-owned beauty brands, influencers, and products impacting our daily self-care routines. These brands and products prioritize melanated ...

Melanin is the pigment responsible for the colour of our skin, eyes, and hair. While it provides numerous benefits, including protection against UV radiation, excessive melanin production can lead to ...

In a new study, scientists show that their synthetic melanin, mimicking the natural melanin in human skin, can be applied topically to injured skin, where it accelerates wound healing. These effects ...

The skin is presumably the largest and one of the most versatile body organs. By providing a physical barrier, it protects our body from environmental assaults. Melanin—a natural pigment produced by ...

As Black women, we should be very conscious about the products we put on our skin. It’s no secret that skincare has seen a huge influx in trend within the past decade, especially following the ...

Summer means it’s time to rethink your skincare routine, especially if you have melanin-rich skin. While mainstream beauty advice often misses the mark for deeper skin tones, skincare professionals ...

March 5 (UPI) --Scientists have successfully synthesized melanin, a selectively porous material capable of trapping a variety of toxins, including radioactive particles. Initially, researchers set out ...