Pleased to confirm our March Webinar – 12th of March at 16.00 CET with the amazing Nichelle Foster Mosley.
WEBINAR TITLE:
Global Majority Skin & Pigment Pathways: Inclusive Protocols for Melanin-Rich Skin and Hormonal Skin Conditions
DURATION: 50 minutes (plus 10 minutes Q&A)
DESCRIPTION:
The skin remembers what textbooks forget.
This webinar honors the unique biology of Global Majority skin—skin types IV–VI that represent 85% of the world’s population yet remain underrepresented in dermatology and aesthetics research.
Join Nichelle Foster Mosley, LE, as she challenges traditional, Eurocentric skincare protocols and presents evidence-based, barrier-first approaches grounded in melanin-rich skin biology.
What You’ll Learn:
✦ Biological characteristics of melanin-rich skin – Why melanosomes, barrier pH, and inflammation present differently and what that means for treatment protocols
✦ Hormonal influences on pigmentation – How conditions like melasma, acanthosis nigricans, and hormonal acne manifest uniquely in Global Majority skin
✦ Pigment pathways and clinical implications – Understanding eumelanin vs. pheomelanin and melanocyte-to-keratinocyte transfer for safer, more effective outcomes
✦ Clinical challenges and misconceptions – Why “gentler” isn’t enough without biological understanding, and how standard protocols increase PIH and barrier disruption risk
✦ Evidence-based treatment protocols – Safe exfoliation with PHAs, tranexamic acid and cysteamine for melasma, iron oxide sunscreens for visible light protection, and appropriate laser selection (1064 nm Nd:YAG)
✦ Assessment and risk mitigation – Modified MASI scoring, Skin Hyperpigmentation Index (SHI), and pre-treatment strategies to minimize post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
✦ Corneotherapy: A barrier-first philosophy – Strengthening the stratum corneum to reduce inflammation and support systemic skin health
✦ Cellular and nutritional considerations – How mitochondrial health, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants influence pigmentation and aging in melanin-rich skin
This session is essential for practitioners who want to serve ALL skin with clinical precision, cultural competence, and barrier-first intelligence.
