Black Don’t Crack

Does Black skin age differently? Dr Vanita Rattan explains how melanin protects the skin, why dark marks can last longer, and the sun protection and skincare habits that help Black skin stay healthy and even-toned. In this video, Dr V covers how to choose a mineral sunscreen, why the skin barrier matters, the skincare mistakes that can worsen hyperpigmentation, and how to choose a vitamin C that works for Black skin. In this video, you'll learn: • How Black skin ages and what melanin does for your skin • Why dark marks can last longer on melanin-rich skin • Why SPF matters and how to choose the right mineral sunscreen • Which sunscreen ingredients to look for • How tinted mineral sunscreens can help with pigmentation • Why skin barrier repair matters • Skincare mistakes that can worsen hyperpigmentation • Why over-exfoliation can damage dark skin • How to choose gentle skincare products • Why antioxidants need airless packaging • How to choose a vitamin C for Black skin and which ingredients to look for 👍 FREE E-Book for Skin of Colour: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3bWFUlF ✅ FREE 74-page Hair Growth Guide: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ngVGKc ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Does Black Skin Age Differently? 00:21 Melanin: Your Skin's Natural Protection 00:46 Why Dark Marks Can Last Longer 01:11 Sun Damage and the Importance of SPF 01:28 How to Choose the Right Mineral Sunscreen 01:37 Ingredients to Look for in Sunscreen 01:55 A Sunscreen Designed for Black Skin 02:15 Tinted Mineral Sunscreens and Pigmentation 02:30 Why Skin Barrier Repair Matters 03:12 Skincare Mistakes That Can Worsen Hyperpigmentation 03:40 Why Over-Exfoliation Can Damage Dark Skin 04:20 How to Choose Gentle Skincare Products 04:27 Why Antioxidants Need Airless Packaging 04:35 Vitamin C for Black Skin 05:34 The Best Vitamin C Ingredients to Look For 05:45 Dr Vanita Rattan Vitamin C Glow 📘 Download your FREE E-Guide to Skin of Colour: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3bWFUlF