I remember how I used to spend hours wandering through stores and searching the internet for answers about my skin, looking for the miracle cure for my skin. Advertisements promised me a radiant complexion and endless glow, but as soon as I used those 'for all skin types' products, my skin often felt drier than before or became irritated. As if no one really knew what my skin needed. Frustrating, right?

That search for the right information took me down a path that I never thought would lead to Melplexion and The Melanin Clinic. But here I am, determined to make sure you don’t have to go through the same endless search. That’s why I’m introducing Melanin Moments – a place where we come together weekly to understand, nourish and make our skin glow. No vague advice, no trends that will disappear tomorrow, but real knowledge about what your skin needs.

This Month: Understand Your Melanin-Rich Skin

Healthy skin starts with knowledge. And knowledge starts here. This month is all about really getting to know your skin – not just how it feels, but how it’s made up and why it reacts the way it does. Because the better you understand your skin, the better you can give it what it deserves.

How cool is it that you now have a Melanin Moment for yourself? A moment in which you not only relax, but also really learn about what makes your skin unique!

Here are three unique properties that make your melanin-rich skin so special:

🔹 Higher melanin production – Melanin is like a built-in pair of sunglasses: it protects your skin from harmful UV rays. But be careful, this doesn’t mean you’re immune to damage! On the contrary, our skin is actually more susceptible to hyperpigmentation. One little pimple or scratch? It can easily linger as a dark spot for weeks, sometimes even months, if you don’t take good care of your skin and protect it from the sun.

🔹 More collagen, but also more prone to scarring – Good news: melanin-rich skin naturally has more collagen, which often makes wrinkles visible later. But there is a downside. Because our skin reacts more strongly to inflammation, it is more likely to develop scars or dark spots after wounds or acne. This means that we have to be careful with aggressive treatments and give our skin time and support to heal properly.

🔹 Prone to dehydration, despite an oily appearance – A common complaint: “My skin is both dry and oily – why is that?” This is because melanin-rich skin can lose more moisture through its natural barrier. In response, your skin produces extra sebum to compensate, which can result in a shiny, yet tight-feeling complexion. The solution? A routine that deeply hydrates without clogging pores.

What can you expect this month?

In Melanin Moments I will take you step by step into the world of melanin-rich skin this month. Next week we will delve deeper into how your skin is made up and what that means for your daily care.

Because believe me, once you really understand how your skin works, you will never again just put something on your face without knowing what it does. 😉

Keep learning, keep shining – until the next Melanin Moment ! ✨

Love,
Angela