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 ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For years, skin of color was an afterthought in the beauty industry. (Shout-out to those of us who’ve had ...

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 ...

"Our melanin is amazing, but not absolutely perfect," she said. As Americans come out of a year of lockdowns and quarantine, many people are looking forward to outdoor celebrations, barbecues and ...

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Common causes of white spots on your skin include sun exposure, fungal infections, ...

While the Crown Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act) gains political momentum, a quick search on social media reveals unfounded assumptions and microaggressions regarding ...

If hair is frequently bleached or dyed with peroxide-based formulas, excess hydrogen peroxide can build up in the follicle.