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Sunscreen, Melanin, and Black Skin: The Questions Science Still Needs to Answer
For decades, the public has heard one simple message: "Everyone should wear sunscreen every day." But what if that message deserves more nuance? As conversations around skin of color continue to evolve, one question remains surprisingly underexplored: Were our public health recommendations developed with melanin-rich populations in mind? The Vitamin D Contradiction Melanin naturally reduces the penetration of UVB radiation into the skin. This biological adaptation protects ag

Amarachi Reyal
Jun 123 min read


The Browning: A Manifesto for Melanin, Sunlight, and Black Wellness
For generations, Black people have been taught that darker is worse. We have been sold creams to lighten ourselves, makeup to brighten ourselves, filters to soften ourselves, and social messages telling us that beauty lives closer to whiteness than Blackness. At the same time, many Black communities experience some of the highest rates of vitamin D deficiency in the developed world—a nutrient our bodies naturally produce through sunlight. This contradiction deserves a convers

Amarachi Reyal
Jun 113 min read


About My Brand
This is everything you wanted to know about Amara Reyal of ReyalBeauty.com

Amarachi Reyal
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Benefits of Our MangoButter Body Butter
Here are some of our MangoSeed Butter's Skin care Benefits •Rich in vitamins and antioxidants •Deeply Moisturizing for supple skin...

Amarachi Reyal
Jan 26, 20241 min read
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