Episode 16: Melanin Skin Care

We’re talking about skin care for melanin skin tones—loving and caring for the brown skin you’re in, regardless of ethnic background. From acne prone skin and dry skin to allergies, natural ingredients to chemicals like Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), Hyaluronic Acid and Retinol, and more. There is so much to consider when it comes to taking care of brown skin. This one is for all the brown skinned girls out there, whether dark-skinned, light-skinned, mocha, chocolate, tan, beige, or caramel. Whatever your hue, tone and shade, your skin is beautiful! We’re sending love to all of the brown skinned girls of the world!

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Episode Timeline

0:00 Intro This Week’s Wines

8:16 Random Fun Wine Facts

13:02 What do you use on your skin?

16:45 Black owned beauty brands

22:15 Caring for melanin skin

24:05 Acne and eczema prone skin

31:14 Establishing a skin care regimen

36:51 How to deal with skin changes

37:54 Black skin care and makeup

44:30 Dark skin discoloration and hyperpigmentation

45:54 The cost of being beautiful

50:40 Beauty is skin deep (Beauty and brains)

53:09 Natural products for brown skin

55:45 Protecting melanated skin

59:20 Representation in the health and beauty industry

1:04:12 Learning your skin

1:08:31 Wine Review