Love Your Melanin

Not sure when to splurge and when to save? Does retinol really cost that much? Learn more about the economics of the skincare and beauty industry.

Facial yoga, facial exercises, facial gymnastics- what's it all about? Dr. Sevein explains the potential benefits of facial exercises, ways it can change the shape of your face, and how to build the right muscles. 

This episode we welcome Balanda Atis, chemist and Manager of L'Oreal's Women of Color Lab. 

"Atis grew up to be a cosmetic chemist — she's worked at L'Oréal for 17 years — and in 2006, she embarked on a new project: reformulating foundation for women of color. Over the next seven years, in the quest to develop shades and textures suitable for darker complexions, Atis and her colleagues took skin-tone measurements from more than 1,000 women representing 57 countries. Ultimately, the team helped L'Oréal launch more than 30 new shades.

Treating acne when you have melanin rich skin.

Welcome back to the Love Your Melanin Podcast. In today's episode, Dr. Davisson Edmond, MD joins host Maya to discuss plant-based diets and how they can affect the skin. Listen to learn more about collagen, pesticides, eating for skin health, and how to supplement a plant-based diet. 

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Welcome back to episode 5 of Love Your Melanin. It's a new year which means a new chance for better skin and wellbeing practices. In today's episode, Maya and Sevein explain what melasma is, what causes it, why melanin-rich women are more prone to have it, and how to safely treat it. Our hosts also discuss cooking for your skin needs, safe sun protection ingredients, and why antioxidants are so important. 

Welcome back to Love Your Melanin! In today's episode, Maya and Sevein continue their discussion on skincare and hormones. Maya shares with us the best ingredients to treat, acne, dry skin, and ways to supplement your diet. Dr. Sevein explains resistant acne and why you should care about your biofilm. Listen to hear more about the innovative new skincare ingredients that can change your skincare routine!

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Welcome to Episode 3 of Love Your Melanin! Join our hosts as they begin to unpack the wide world of hormones. In this episode, Dr. Sevein explains what the endocrine system is, how it functions, and how everyday products can benefit or disrupt our hormonal balance. We also begin to talk about puberty, menopause, and the changes women can expect in their skin as they go through different stages of life. 

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Welcome back to Love Your Melanin. In this episode, Maya and Sevein discuss clean beauty-- How do we define clean beauty, and is it totally necessary? Our cohosts go in-depth about green-washing, sustainable ingredients, labor ethics, and traditional medicine. 

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Welcome to the first episode of Love Your Melanin-- the podcast where we talk about skincare, beauty, health, and wellness for the melanin-rich girl (and beyond)!! In this episode hosts Maya and Sevein introduce themselves, their professional backgrounds, their beauty journeys, and melanin no-nos! 

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