
Skincare for skin of color: what actually changes
Skin of color has specific biology, specific vulnerabilities, and treatment considerations the general advice doesn't cover. Here's what's actually different.
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Skin of color has specific biology, specific vulnerabilities, and treatment considerations the general advice doesn't cover. Here's what's actually different.

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Crow's feet start as dynamic lines you see only when you smile, then quietly become permanent. The treatment hierarchy is clearer than…