The abundance in Black skin of melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color, offers extra protection from damaging ...

A guide to self-checking Black skin. By Brian Vines Maya Angelou has long been credited with saying, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Nobody thinks ...

DETROIT – Skin cancer is less common in people with darker skin, but when it does occur, it can be far more deadly. Black Americans are nearly five times more likely to die within five years of a ...

Daters with darker skin “consistently receive a penalty” in comparison to those with lighter skin, suggesting colorism can have a “direct impact” on how dark-skinned Black people ...

Hyperpigmentation is when an area of skin is darker than the surrounding skin. It can affect Black people differently than it does people with light skin. Learn more.

Black skin is prone to dryness, hyperpigmentation, and uneven tone, which makes it crucial to choose an oil that can address these issues. The right oil can help to moisturize the skin, ...

Bacterial skin infections occur more frequently in patients with atopic dermatitis, with research indicating higher rates of Staphylococcus aureus colonization on the skin of Black patients.

African black soap is a favorite among beauty bloggers and skin care gurus. We rounded up 13 reasons why it's earned holy grail status.