Skin of color has unique needs. In this video we review the science behind skin of color.

Melaninrich skin is biologically unique.
In this video you will learn more about melaninrich skin and you can best choose products to give your skin the attention it deserves.

Skin of color makes up 40% of the population in the states and 80% globally. So it's extremely important for everyone who has soc, recommends products to those with soc or care for or treats soc to really understand what well review in this video.

Melanin is a naturally produced pigment that exists in all skin. Your level/amount of melanin determines your skin color. The more melanin your skin produces, the deeper your skin tone.Melanin is created by melanocytes in the skin. Melanocytes are the cells that produce melanin.Everyone has the same number of melanocytes.Melanocytes are programmed to produce certain type and amounts of melanin.



Too much melanin production causes dark spots and hyperpigmentation.Which is why Hyperpigmentation is the MOST COMMON SKINCARE concern in soc GLOBABLLY (STATES, AFRICA, ASIA, etc ).
Sun UV rays, pollutants, burns, skin inflammation and irritations over stimulate the enzyme tyrosinase resulting in an excess of melanin to the skin surface. That excess of melanin creates dark spots & hyperpigmentation, melasma, PIH.

Skin tone(lighter skin vs darker skin is determined by the amount and organization of melanin within the melanosomes and Keratinocytes. The quality and quantity of melanin produced rather than the number of melanocytes.

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