Winter has a way of announcing itself before the calendar does. Cold, bitter winds, low humidity, and indoor heating quietly wreak havoc on skin, hair, and nails — especially for people with ...

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 ...

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

Melanin has long been known to be important for eye health, and now some companies are taking it to the next level. During her time at CNET, Kim Wong-Shing loved demystifying the world of wellness to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A woman’s hair is her crowning glory, which means we carefully choose everything that goes on it with care. This year, our 2025 Melanin Beauty Awards honor the beauty traditions and practices we’ve ...

A team of scientists at Northwestern University has developed a synthetic version of melanin that could have a million and one uses. In new research, they showed that their melanin can prevent ...