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Melissa’s love affair with France was ignited whilst studying at The Paris Fashion Institute in the 90’s. She worked with the biggest names in the fashion world extending these experiences to senior fashion roles back in Australia, followed by a stellar career in high-level arts management. Melissa’s passion for clean beauty led her to initiate the development and commercialisation of a suite of Australian Made, 100% natural beauty products created under Proprietary brands sold nationwide.
Does Blue Light cause cancer? Read our new paper to find out!
Tune in to hear about our latest medical journal publication on if blue light is worth adding on extra sunscreen and also if it leads to melanoma skin cancers!
Women’s Day Special Ft. @BrownSkinDerm, Dr Adeline Kikam
Join us for a special Wednesday featuring a leading Lady in medicine Dr Adeline Kikam, D.O. Dr Kikam is well known for her work as @BrownSkinDerm and has been featured in numerous media publications.Dr Adeline Kikam shares her journey in medicine and does a deep dive into what the major differences between melanin rich vs non melanin skin types are, and how consumers can become better educated on such differences for optimal skin health and results.
The Science Behind Laser Treatments Featuring Dr. Daniel Belkin
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta sits down with Dr. Daniel Belkin, a double board-certified dermatologist and laser expert, to break down the science behind laser treatments. From CO2 resurfacing to acne solutions and safe treatments for melanin-rich skin, Dr. Belkin demystifies how lasers work and what patients need to know before undergoing treatment.
Inside Indeed Labs and Their Innovative Solutions for Skin Health
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta engages with Dimitra Davidson, founder of Indeed Labs, to explore the brand's journey and its commitment to science-backed skincare solutions. Dimitra shares her transition from finance and luxury retail to skincare, driven by personal struggles with melasma and a desire for safe, effective treatments. This led to the creation of Indeed Labs in 2008, emphasizing ingredient integrity, accessibility, and consumer-centric innovation.
Uncover The Unique Needs of Melanin-Rich Skin with the Founders of Brownkind
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Ekta Yadav speaks with Dr. Abhijit and Dr. Gauri Desai, the founders of Brownkind, a skincare brand designed specifically for melanin-rich skin. With years of experience in dermatology and pathology, the duo highlights the unique skincare needs of people of color and the gaps in the industry. They discuss how mainstream products often overlook concerns like hyperpigmentation, uneven tone, and dullness, which are the first signs of aging for darker skin tones, rather than wrinkles.
Skincare For Melanin-Rich Skin Types 4, 5&6 Is Finally Here ! Ft. 4.5.6 Skin Founder, Noelly
.5.6 Skin, founded by Noelly Michoux, was born out of the equity gap in skincare research that values one group’s skin over another. 4.5.6 Skin stands with the undervalued. Noelly's lifetime struggle finding care for her pigment-rich skin isn’t her story alone – nearly 40% of the world gets how she feels.
Melanie Bender, Founding President of VERSED skincare
Melanie Bender, Founding President of VERSED skincare, shares the journey that led to the creation of the industry favorite brand and talks about the company’s centralized vision of bringing accessibility and sustainability to the mass retail level.
Melissa Sansone, Vice President of SEEN Group
Melissa Sansone is currently the Vice President of SEEN Group, a communications agency with offices in NY and London with a deep-rooted specialism in beauty, rostering clients such as Byredo, Tatcha, Westman Atelier, Shen Beauty, CND, Pai Skincare, Frank Body, Klorane, Avene and Omorovicza to name a few. As a dedicated and passionate public relations professional, Melissa’s multi-faceted expertise includes client strategy and service, influencer marketing, media relations, event execution, consumer behavior, international distribution, product development and brand partnerships.