Dr Michelle Henry on…

(00:02:45) - the origin of her name

(00:05:00) - how COVID-19 has impacted her day to day positively

(00:07:33) - Tumi shares a tip on how she purposefully disconnects from her phone in the evenings

(00:08:55) - how she started in dermatology. She initially thought she would become a breast cancer surgeon

(00:11:55) - the importance of being able to infuse her culture into her role as a dermatologist, to ensure the right diagnosis are made

(00:16:12) - what she wish she kew about this industry before she started in her career. To trust her voice her much earlier on

(00:17:17) - on seamlessly speaking up at all times

(00:18:57) - Tumi on her recent favourite way of making time for herself. Long luxe baths

(00:20:15) - her confidence killers as child growing up

(00:21:18) - her hair journey through the year and getting into a stride as someone who wears her hair natural, while shifting her style with confidence

(00:24:00) - skincare routines growing up

(00:25:33) - nay to coconut oil on the face but ok for the body

(00:25:44) - turmeric in skincare. breaks up excess pigment, soothing and anti-inflammatory

(00:28:14) - black don’t crack but what if your black is cracking? Dr Henry shares her position on this famous phrase

(00:31:00) - how melanated skin should be cared for

(00:33:57) - you skincare regimen must-haves

(00:33:45) - Tumi walk s through her own skincare favourites. Dr Henry shares the importance of a daytime and night-time regimen.

(00:39:28) - skincare multi-taskers to help simplify your regimen

(00:41:41) - clarifies how facial oils should be used. Under or over the moisturizer?

(00:44:22) - ingredients to avoid for those with sensitive skin

(00:46:10) - breakdown the difference between the popular skincare acids: AHAs, BHAs and hyaluronic acid

(00:47:42) - debunks the myths of organic/natural ingredients versus chemicals.

(00:50:24) - her favourite buzz ingredients. Dr Henry also speaks about the need for sunscreen to help protect melanated skin against blue light

(00:53:02) - the difference between chemical and physical (mineral) sunscreens and she names her faves for darker skintones

(00:55:48) - rituals that keeps her grounded: meditation

(00:57:30) - the final messages she wants to leave you with

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