Melasma reacts differently to skincare products, treatments, and ingredients than normal skin. Because of this, it can be challenging to decipher between a skincare method that will help your skin and one that will harm it. Still, melasma can have impacts on the skin, such as hyperpigmentation, skin sensitivity, and more, that affect the confidence of those with it. So what safe practices can people with melasma incorporate into their skincare to improve the look and feel of their skin?

The Skin Report is a podcast created to educate listeners on methods to improve skin health for people of all ethnicities and ages. This week's host Dr. Sethi continues with her October series on melasma by sharing information about safe melasma skin care practices. She shares her insight on safe ingredients like vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and even retinol for treating the impacts of melasma. She also discusses the importance of moisturizer and blue light protection for the skin and building a strong skin barrier. Listeners will even hear about how chemical peels and microdermabrasions affect hyperpigmentation and some safe and effective way to lighten dark melasma patches.

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Melasma can cause visible effects on the skin's surface, resulting in hyperpigmentation, usually occurring as dark spots on the face. But melasma can also have other side effects, such as skin aging, inflammation, and vascular changes. So what exactly causes these melasma symptoms? To truly understand melasma's impact on the skin, we need to understand what happens below the skin's surface when people develop melasma.

The Skin Report is a podcast created to educate listeners on methods to improve skin health for people of all ethnicities and ages. This week's host Dr. Sethi continues with her October series featuring topics related to the skin condition melasma. In this episode, she explains the science behind melasma and how it affects the skin. She also describes how people of color should safely cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize their skin to treat dermal melasma pigmentation. With proper knowledge, skin rejuvenation techniques, and anti-aging practices, people with melasma can effectively manage their skin condition.

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Maintaining science-backed knowledge about our bodies can enable us to treat different conditions and concerns when they occur. But unfortunately, melasma is a skin condition that is still under-researched and often misunderstood. So what must people of color know to prevent and treat this common condition in melanated skin?

The Skin Report is a podcast created to educate listeners on methods to improve skin health for people of all ethnicities and ages. This week host Dr. Sethi begins her October series about melasma by providing information about the condition and its occurrence in melanated skin. She covers important topics like common melasma triggers, what causes melasma, and how certain lifestyle choices can affect melasma’s development. So tune in to learn all about the science behind melasma and its occurrence in skin of color.

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Just because products and treatments are marketed towards women of color does not make them automatically safe for skin of color. Unfortunately, choosing the wrong treatment for melanated skin can have damaging consequences, as more melanated skin is prone to hyperpigmentation or uneven increased pigmentation. So what are some aesthetic skin treatments that are safe and beneficial for melanated skin?

The Skin Report is a podcast created to educate listeners on methods to improve skin health for people of all ethnicities and ages. This week our host Dr. Sethi concludes her September series on the beauty industry and how it approaches skincare for people of color. In this episode, she explains the science behind melanated skincare and why it is important to choose the right products, regimens, and procedures for non caucasian skin types. Unfortunately, the lack of research on skin of color has resulted in less outreach from the aesthetic treatments industry toward people of color. However, Dr. Sethi provides information on several safe medical-grade treatments for melanated skin.

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As discussed in prior episodes, the skincare industry has not appropriately addressed the skin concerns of all races and often excludes people of color from skin care studies. Unfortunately, the industry’s inherent racism has caused various consequences for people of color regarding their skincare products and the knowledge of how skin conditions affect these individuals differently.

The Skin Report is a podcast created to educate listeners on methods to improve skin health for people of all ethnicities and ages. On this episode, host Dr. Sethi continues her discussion on the skincare industry and how it approaches skin products and care methods for people of color. While many products and techniques exist to treat skin conditions in individuals with lighter skin tones, people of color receive fewer resources for appropriately treating their skin concerns. This episode covers the common skin issues faced by people of color, including dyschromia, atopic dermatitis, and adult acne. Furthermore, Dr. Sethi explains how to treat these conditions in ways that are safe for melanated skin.

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The beauty industry is a vast market, generating billions of dollars yearly from customers worldwide. The skincare industry is a large part of this, so why is it so difficult for people of color to find skincare products formulated for their skin needs? Unfortunately, the strong presence of racism, colorism, and euro-centric beauty standards in the beauty industry has led to the skin care industry’s active exclusion of people of color.

The Skin Report is a podcast created to educate listeners on methods to improve skin health for people of all ethnicities and ages. On this episode, host Dr. Sethi discusses the skincare industry: what’s wrong with it, why, and how it can be improved. While there is much demand for skin care products aimed toward people of color, not many exist on the market today. We will discuss why this is, covering topics including the lack of research on darker skin tones, the lack of diversity within the skincare industry itself, and the lack of consideration for melanated skin when developing skincare products. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the skin care industry’s problems with inclusivity and how they can improve this by formulating effective and safe products for people of color.

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Defining a “person of color” can be challenging. Everyone has different experiences regarding their race and ethnicity, and all experiences are valid. Unfortunately, there is a harmful history behind assigning attributes to one particular group, though we commonly think of “people of color” as those with more pigmented skin tones. Still, there is such a great variation in pigmentation among people from every ethnicity and race, which further adds to the confusion behind this term. So, how do we define a “person of color”?

The Skin Report is a podcast created to educate listeners on methods to improve skin health for people of all ethnicities and ages. On this episode, host Dr. Sethi discusses the term “people of color” and how it relates to the science behind our skin, genes, and environments. People of color generally possess a greater presence of melanin, which is vital in protecting the skin. Dr. Sethi explains the role of melanin in our skin, how the Fitzpatrick Scale is used in clinical dermatology, and how the skincare industry has historically promoted unhealthy practices that work against melanin production. Finally, she educates listeners on how people of color can navigate skin cycling to work with their melanin, not against it.

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Pregnancy can bring many significant changes to our lifestyles and, of course, our bodies. However, becoming a parent can also cause changes to the skin and produce effects that aren't as commonly discussed. Still, these changes can be significant, and it is essential to understand how skin may change due to the hormonal shifts and impactful experiences that can occur during pregnancy.

The Skin Report is a podcast created to educate listeners on methods to improve skin health for people of all ethnicities and ages. On this episode, host Dr. Sethi talks about how the skin changes during pregnancy and what child-bearing people can do to address pre and post-natal skin concerns. She explains the skin conditions a person may experience from hormonal fluctuations and other pregnancy effects. Finally, Dr. Sethi explains how pregnancy can impact the skin and how to safely treat the skin effects brought on by this momentous life event.

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When discussing skincare, people are often divided over the topic of coconut oil. While some people consider coconut oil to be a beneficial component in skin care, others find that the oil has no place in being incorporated into skincare practices. Furthermore, many people treat the oil like a skincare miracle, with myths circulating about the benefits of coconut oil - that are often too good to be true. With so many varying opinions and ideals, it can be challenging to determine whether using coconut oil for skin and hair care would be helpful or harmful.

The Skin Report is a podcast created to educate listeners on methods to improve skin health for people of all ethnicities and ages. On this episode, host Dr. Sethi discusses using coconut oil to care for hair and skincare. She discusses the science behind coconut oil and how this contributes to the oil's effect on the skin and hair. Furthermore, Dr. Sethi busts popular myths regarding coconut oil and explains the right way you should incorporate it as a powerful ingredient in your skincare routine.

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Everyone has a natural exfoliation process to remove dead cells from the skin as a part of our skin’s renewal cycle. However, people exfoliate at different rates, and sometimes various factors can hinder our natural skin renewal and cause undesirable effects like blemishes and uneven skin texture. Fortunately, we can aid our skin’s exfoliation process by providing extra exfoliants to smoothen skin and help it glow.

The Skin Report is a podcast created to educate listeners on methods to improve skin health for people of all ethnicities and ages. On this episode, host Dr. Sethi teaches listeners all about the various kinds of skin exfoliants and healthy exfoliation practices. Different skincare exfoliating treatments can have different effects on the skin, and the type of exfoliant you use and the frequency at which you use it are all important to ensure the safety and health of your skin. In addition, Dr. Sethi discusses the difference between physical and chemical exfoliation, the benefits of exfoliating, and additional information on everything they need to know to incorporate exfoliation into their skin care.

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