Hint: It often shows up where the sun doesn’t shine. A guide to self-checking Black skin. By Brian Vines Maya Angelou has ...

It’s unfortunate that for a very long time, there has been a misconception that Black people can’t get skin cancer. This belief stems from the fact that melanin provides some natural protection ...

Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, involves using fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. These micro-injuries stimulate the body’s natural healing process. They ...

Black skin spots, often referred to as hyperpigmentation, can affect anyone and arise from various causes such as sun exposure, aging, acne or hormonal changes. These spots, while typically harmless, ...

On Black people’s skin, keratosis pilaris may appear as brown-black or skin-colored bumps. Keratosis pilaris is a harmless skin condition that causes rough bumps to appear on the skin. It is a common ...

I’m rubbing and rubbing and rubbing in circular motions into my cheeks until the sunscreen feels stiff against my skin. It's absorbed into my pores as much as it possibly can, but the ghostly greyness ...

The appearance of bruises can vary depending on your skin tone, due to differences in melanin pigmentation. On dark skin tones, bruises may not be visible in the early stages and may appear dark brown ...

Maya Angelou has long been credited with saying, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Nobody thinks she was referring to skin care, of course—but when it ...