It’s the year 2020, and each one of us understands the risks caused by sun exposure and UV rays. The immediate line of defense against accelerated sun damage, aging & risk of skin cancer due to UV exposure is the use of sunscreens. Sun protection is crucial for individuals of all ages, be it the children or adults. So, should you wear sunscreen every day is not the question you need to ask yourself. The right question that you...
Do Black Really Don’t Crack?The notion “Black don’t crack” is not entirely a myth, as there is some truth to it. People of color tend to age slower as compared to Caucasian and white populations and are least affected by sun damage. This is due to the high melanin and collagen proportion. There has been this misconception that the high presence of melanin among people of color equates to independence from sunscreens. The use of SPF sunscreen should be...
Dark skin and bright futures Safety and preventive care on skin cancer and sun protection in melanin-rich skin? • Skin cancer does occur in melanin-rich skin; • Sun protection is necessary for disorders common in melanin-rich skin; Melanin-rich skin is susceptible to skin cancer. A 2016 Centers for Disease Control study found that melanoma incidence in the US per 100,000 people included 25.2 white, 5.2 American Indian/Alaska Native, 4.6 Hispanic, 1.2 Asian/Pacific Islander and 0.9 Black. Several diseases among the skin of color community...
We agree that our beautiful chocolate women have a certain degree of resistance against sun exposure. However, we do question whether the resistance is enough for women of color? Are there no side effects on women of color due to sun exposure? Let’s explore this myth! Women of Color Are Immune to Sun Damage is a Myth. “Women of color are immune to sun damage” is the most widespread misconception that needs a significant overhaul. Firstly, people of color have immunity...
Winter is coming to an end and spring is just around the corner. From sweatpants to shorts and from sweaters to t-shirts, your clothing style gets comparatively more revealing as the weather gets hot. Skipping SPF is out of question now and it is about time you get yourself the best sunscreen for 2020. You must apply sunscreen ritually even when you are at home, not just at the beach or when heading outside. Using the best sunscreen and following...
By Cassandra FranklinThe longer you live, the more likely you are to develop skin cancer, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Skin cancer is one of the most common diseases for seniors, affecting more than 50 percent of them in the US. As we age, the skin undergoes changes that weaken the body’s defense against sun damage; reduced immune systems, thinner skin, and poor healing capacity can contribute to the increased risk of skin cancer. While it is not...
I know you have heard the saying that darker skin types have more melanin which gives it some extra UV (Ultraviolet) protection, there is no disputing this fact. However, UV rays do penetrate all skin types and will eventually damage the epidemis and skin collagen. This is why some people with rich complexions have saggy skin. Melanin is a naturally occurring pigment in the body which is responsible for the color of our skin, with darker skin types having more...
Sunѕсrееn iѕ like any оthеr рrоduсt you massage into your face. If it iѕn't formulated to complement your соmрlеxiоn, it can irritate уоur skin. Hеrе are some healthy аdviсе fоr your skin. Tоdау, rесоgnitiоn оf thе riѕkѕ posed bу UV rауѕ hаѕ motivated ѕсiеntiѕtѕ to study what’s gоing оn in оur cells whеn thеу’rе in the ѕun – аnd devise mоdеrn wауѕ tо wаrd off thаt damage. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SUN HITS SKIN Sunlight is composed оf packets оf energy саllеd...
Your skin is always with you, and it’s as important to who you are as the breaths you take. It’s the first layer of protection from the outside world and one of the primary ways we learn about the world around us. Just think about how different life would be if we couldn’t feel things. There’d be no more soft fabrics or tender kisses. Holding hands would be worth almost nothing. We couldn’t even feel our cheeks lift when we...
February 4, 2019 Mindy Kaling’s new buzzworthy diversity feature, LATE NIGHT, has kick-started a number of socially conscious conversations and dialogues … as well as ignited a 24-hour bidding war. These conversations are about race, about gender, about the workplace, and about our current entertainment culture. The film is also notable in that two women of color, Kaling and director Nisha Ganatra, are the writer and director respectively. Ganatra has worked directing indie films and TV shows for the past two decades...
