Care of Melanated Skin
Jul 01, 2024 06:00AM ● By Paul Chen
Presented in partnership with Tassili's Raw Reality Café.
We’re pleased to present our fifth package of articles on an issue of import among Atlanta's African American community. This year we focus on skincare issues with three articles and a Resource Guide; it is the third package under the direction of our consulting editor for African American issues, Trish Ahjel Roberts.
A special thanks to Tassili Ma'at and her raw vegan restaurant business, Tassili’s Raw Reality Café for helping us present this package. If you have not experienced the deliciousness that is Tassili's kale wraps, be good to yourself and get one!
Melanin Magic
There are two types of melanin: pheomelanin, which produces yellow and red tones, and eumelanin, which produces brown and black tones. Genetics, environmental factors and geographic locat... Read More »
Holistic Care for Black Skin
While African Americans make up just three percent of board-certified dermatologists in the U.S., Atlanta is home to Black dermatologists, naturopathic doctors and estheticians who specia... Read More »
Natural and Do-It-Yourself Skincare for Healthy Melanated Skin
Cleansing—Removing makeup, dirt and excess oils from the skin. Gentle cleansing is recommended so that the skin is not irritated by harsh treatment. Read More »
