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




The Allure Podcast show

Summary: <em>Allure</em> Features Director Jessica Cruel (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jcruel/?hl=en" target="_blank">@jcruel</a>) and Digital Hair Editor Jihan Forbes (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsjihanm/?hl=en" target="_blank">@itsjihanm</a>) sat down with prominent dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/drmichellehenry/?hl=en" target="_blank">@drmichellehenry</a>) to break down stigmas and myths about skin and scalp care for brown skin. &gt;&gt;&gt; SUNSCREEN &gt; 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 &gt; 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 &gt; 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 &gt; 38:36 - Dr. Michelle's Henry skin-care routine // 40:39 - The Benefit of Vitamin C serums (<em>Theme music: </em><a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blank__Kytt/Heavy_Crazy_Serious/Blank__Kytt_-_Heavy_Crazy_Serious_-_08_RSPN" target="_blank"><em>"RSPN"</em></a><em> by Blank and Kytt)</em><br><hr><p style="color:grey;font-size:0.75em;"> See <a style="color:grey;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>