We can thank melanin and pigmentation as the primary cause behind human beings' broad range of skin colors and shades. Women of color are impacted differently due to their melanin, and they require specific care and consideration when treating their skin conditions. But with the beauty industry's history of harmful skincare trends and products meant to address melanin production, what healthy alternatives exist for women of color to treat their pigmentation concerns?

The Skin Report is a podcast created to educate listeners on how skin care practices can improve skin health for people of every ethnicity. In this episode, host Dr. Simran Sethi explains the biology behind melanin and the harmful ways that the beauty industry worked against melanin in the past with skin bleaching treatments that cause unhealthy side effects. Fortunately, however, there are safe and nourishing ways for women of color to treat dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Tune in to learn healthy tips and tricks to addressing melanin-related skin concerns and appropriately nourish your natural skin tone.

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