A guide to self-checking Black skin. By Brian Vines Maya Angelou has long been credited with saying, “Do the best you can ...

It’s unfortunate that for a very long time, there has been a misconception that Black people can’t get skin cancer.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., but for Black people, cancer signs can show up in unexpected places, and ...

Discover the best Black-owned sunscreen brands that cater to deeper skin tones and provide essential sun protection for melanated skin.

We have scoured multiple stores to discover some of the best sunscreen for Black people to shop and use as your protection ...

ATOMIC Kitten’s Natasha Hamilton opened up about her skin cancer battle, revealing she was diagnosed with the disease after ...

African black seed oil comes from the seeds of the Nigella sativa plant. For centuries, it has been used in different cultures for health and beauty benefits. The oil is known for its rich composition ...

The classic “redness” described in most medical literature appears less visible on brown and black skin tones, instead presenting as purple-gray, ashen gray, or dark brown discoloration that ...

Regularly slathering our skin with creams, oils, lotions or a dose of Vaseline, is a big part of the Black experience and it's often to counteract the ashiness that we seem naturally predisposed to.

Skin experts say people of color still need to wear sunscreen. The melanin in darker skin offers some extra protection from ...

“But even the darkest Black skin provides only about an SPF 13. If you get enough sun exposure, you’ll get skin damage, and possibly even skin cancer.” And for those who identify as ...

on darker skin, it can be purple or grayish. It often goes underdiagnosed and undertreated in the Black community, so it’s important to know what signs to look for. The appearance of psoriasis ...