A Dermatologist Dispels the "Black Don't Crack" Myth

Allure Features Director Jessica Cruel ( @jcruel ) and Digital Hair Editor Jihan Forbes ( @itsjihanm ) sat down with prominent dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry ( @drmichellehenry ) to break down stigmas and myths about skin and scalp care for brown skin. >>> SUNSCREEN > 4:09 - NYT article "Should black people wear sunscreen?" // 6:19 - Sunscreen ingredients you should avoid // 08:16 - Are sunscreens above SPF 30 unnecessary? // 09:45 - One of the most common types of skin cancer in the black community // INJECTABLES > 12:30 - The "Black Don't Crack" myth // 14:04 - Injectables trends among black women // 15:26 - Why the areas black women get injectables in are different // 18:31 - The Right Age to Get Fillers // 21:47 - Injectables trends among Black men // 22:38 - The questions black women should ask when getting laser treatments // HAIR LOSS > 24:18 - The Hair Loss "Epidemic" // 28:18 - How long is TOO long to wear a protective hairstyle (i.e. box braids)? // 32:15 - How to regrow your edges // 35:49 - Is hair oil actually moisturizing? // 37:08 - Are scalp scrubs damaging? // HER BEAUTY ROUTINE > 38:36 - Dr. Michelle's Henry skin-care routine // 40:39 - The Benefit of Vitamin C serums ( Theme music: "RSPN" by Blank and Kytt) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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A Dermatologist Dispels the "Black Don't Crack" Myth is an episode from The Allure Podcast by Conde Nast.

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This episode was published on Feb 24, 2020.

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