Skin of colour reference library

Informative Articles on Skin Concerns, Active Ingredients & other Useful Topics

Minimising pores

Large pores are a common annoyance that can affect your skin’s feel and texture. Although you can’t totally get rid of your pores

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Treating Eczema

Eczema, also known as called atopic dermatitis, is a condition that compromises your skin barrier. One thing to remember...

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Treating Blackheads

Blackheads are caused when a combination of naturally occurring oil (or sebum) and dead skin cells clog your...

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TREATING SCARs

Scarring is the process when wounds repair themselves. Damage to the deeper layer of the skin, the dermis, results in...

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TREATING Vitiligo

Vitiligo is an auto immune condition whereby normal immune cells attack healthy skin cells...

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Face Wipes - THE TRUTH

Face wipes are insanely convenient. With the ability to remove makeup and "cleanse" a face in seconds...

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Best Antioxidants

There is a diverse range of antioxidants to choose from. They all do different jobs in protecting your skin from oxidative stress...

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Vitamin a - the benefits

this vitamin effectively enhances the shedding of old skin cells and encourages the growth of newer, smoother, healthier...

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VITAMIN C - THE BENEFITS

The benefits of vitamin C when it comes to our skin’s health are well-researched. This makes vitamin C a popular ingredient....

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AHA's - the benefits

Alpha Hydroxy Acids or AHAs are an essential ingredient in any anti-aging skincare routine due to their ability to...

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THE SCIENCE OF S.O.C

What are the unique properties, risk factors and solutions for skin of colour? Let's dive in a little deeper and learn the basic principles...

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HYPERPIGMENTATION

ABOUT HYPERPIGMENTATION

Hyperpigmentation is the excess production of the skin pigment melanin, appearing as localised patches...

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TREATING MELASMA

Melasma is a skin condition in which light-to-dark brown patches of pigment form on facial areas due to the stimulation of....

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Treating Inner Thighs

Hyperpigmentation can be found almost anywhere on your body, and one area that is common is inner thighs....

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Treating Underarms

Your underarms are one of the most sensitive parts of your body, and more sensitive than you may realise.

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DR.V TEACHING VIDEO COLLECTIONS

SKIN CONCERNS & ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

A convenient collection of most of Dr V's YouTube teaching videos on skincare topics for skin of colour.

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Brand Reviews

Dr. V reviews the suitability for skin of colour of products from other brands.

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