Journal

Skin knowledge,
not skin myths.

Dermatologist-reviewed writing for melanin-rich skin. We publish what we audit toward, what we audit away from, and what the data actually says.

Jun 24, 2025Ingredients· 6 min read

Why niacinamide does more for melanin-rich skin than vitamin C alone.

Vitamin C steals the headlines, but for Fitzpatrick IV–VI niacinamide is doing the structural work. Here is the chemistry, the clinical picture, and how to layer them so they actually cooperate.

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Jun 18, 2025Routine Building

Building a four-step PM routine for hyperpigmentation in Nairobi humidity.

The PM routine that survives East African humidity, balances azelaic acid, and does not trigger PIH rebound.

8 min read

Jun 10, 2025Myth Busting

Razor bumps vs. keloids — the visual cues most clinics still miss.

They look similar on the surface. The treatment paths could not be more different. A dermatologist explains the tells.

5 min read

May 30, 2025Research

SPF on dark skin: what 2025 photoprotection data actually shows.

A decade of “Black don’t crack” myths, dismantled by the data. What the latest photoprotection research means for your routine.

7 min read

May 22, 2025Ingredients

Hydroquinone in East Africa: why we do not prescribe it as a first line.

The OTC market loves it. Our dermatologists do not. The safer, slower alternatives that actually work for darker skin.

9 min read

May 15, 2025Melasma

Melasma during pregnancy: a Fitzpatrick V perspective.

Pregnancy-safe melasma management for melanin-rich skin — what is reasonable, what is overkill, and what to avoid.

6 min read

May 8, 2025Myth Busting

Decoding “natural” skincare claims: five ingredients that don’t deliver.

The “natural” label is doing a lot of work in 2025. Here is where the marketing departs from the science.