Facial aging does not happen all at once, and it does not happen in only one place. The skin loses collagen at the surface. Facial fat pads shift and deplete. The muscles of expression create lines that deepen over time. Underlying tissue and bone lose support. Each of these changes happens in its own layer, […]
Month: June 2026
Your Melanin Isn’t Sunscreen: The Truth About UV Damage in Darker Skin
There is a persistent myth that darker skin does not need sun protection. The idea sounds logical on the surface: more melanin means more natural defense against UV rays, so sunburns are rare, and skin cancer is not a real concern. But this assumption is not just wrong. It is dangerous. People with darker skin tones can […]
