For decades, the sunscreen industry basically ignored anyone who wasn’t pale. Traditional formulas left darker skin looking ashy, chalky and downright ridiculous, forcing people with melanin-rich skin ...

A group of researchers working at Northwestern University have developed a new "super melanin" that has a plethora of possible uses. The new research is published in the journal npj Regenerative ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A team of scientists at Northwestern University have developed ...

The Melanin Awards are in full effect, and if you’re diehard beauty babe here’s why you should care: as a labor of love and in honor of brands who bless us with the best hair, fragrance, makeup and ...

In a new study, scientists show that their synthetic melanin, mimicking the natural melanin in human skin, can be applied topically to injured skin, where it accelerates wound healing. These effects ...

Melanin in humans and animals provides pigmentation to the skin, eyes, and hair. The substance protects cells from sun damage with increased pigmentation in response to sunlight. Many of us worry ...

As Black women, we should be very conscious about the products we put on our skin. It’s no secret that skincare has seen a huge influx in trend within the past decade, especially following the ...

Melanin is a natural pigment in your body that protects you from UV damage from the sun. People with darker skin tend to have more melanin and are therefore at a lower risk of sun damage. The only way ...