Perspectives S37/Ep31 Taking care of melanin-rich skin

For far too long, the skincare industry has overlooked the needs of people with melanin-rich skin, leaving many of us searching for solutions that simply don’t work. But that’s changing—thanks in part to two remarkable doctors who are bringing science, care, and celebration back to brown skin. Dr. Gauri Desai, a pathologist with nearly 25 years of experience, and her husband, Dr. Abhijit Desai, an expert in aesthetic dermatology, are the founders of Brownkind—a skincare line designed specifically for people of color. Their mission is not about fixing skin, but honoring it. Today, they join me to talk about common myths, what our skin really needs as we head into fall, and how to care for melanin-rich skin at every stage of life. Dr. Gauri Desai, Dr. Abhijit Desai—welcome to the show."