Episode 20 | Black don't crack. So, what if your black is crackin'?
THE BEAUTY EDITION
Dr Michelle Henry takes a seat in the Lounge and spills the tea and her expertise on all things Dermatology as it pertains to Black skin. And yes, she absolutely has all the credentials. A Harvard trained Mohs surgeon, board certified dermatologist, a reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon, a specialist in skin cancer and of course, because everything we talk about in the Lounge is from a Black perspective, she also is an expert in skin of color. Eavesdrop in to hear us chat about her confidence killers, how to build your skincare regimen from scratch, key ingredients to avoid if you have sensitive skin (SLS) and the buzz ingredients that she loves, usage of facial oils, the differences between physical and chemical sunscreens and so much more. You’ll want your notebook for this one.
SHOW NOTES
Dr Michelle Henry on…
(00:02:45) - the origination of her name
(00:05:00) - how COVID-19 has impacted her day to day positively
(00:07:33) - Tumi shares a tip on how she purposefully disconnects from her phone in the evenings
(00:08:55) - how she started in dermatology. She initially thought she would become a breast cancer surgeon
(00:11:55) - the importance of being able to infuse her culture into her role as a dermatologist, to ensure the right diagnosis are made
(00:16:12) - what she wish she kew about this industry before she started in her career. To trust her voice her much earlier on
(00:17:17) - on seamlessly speaking up at all times
(00:18:57) - Tumi on her recent favourite way of making time for herself. Long luxe baths
(00:20:15) - her confidence killers as child growing up
(00:21:18) - her hair journey through the year and getting into a stride as someone who wears her hair natural, while shifting her style with confidence
(00:24:00) - skincare routines growing up
(00:25:33) - nay to coconut oil on the face but ok for the body
(00:25:44) - turmeric in skincare. breaks up excess pigment, soothing and anti-inflammatory
(00:28:14) - black don’t crack but what if your black is cracking? Dr Henry shares her position on this famous phrase
(00:31:00) - how melanated skin should be cared for
(00:33:57) - you skincare regimen must-haves
(00:33:45) - Tumi walks through her own skincare favourites. Dr Henry shares the importance of a daytime and night-time regimen.
(00:39:28) - skincare multi-taskers to help simplify your regimen
(00:41:41) - clarifies how facial oils should be used. Under or over the moisturizer?
(00:44:22) - ingredients to avoid for those with sensitive skin
(00:46:10) - breakdown the difference between the popular skincare acids: AHAs, BHAs and hyaluronic acid
(00:47:42) - debunks the myths of organic/natural ingredients versus chemicals.
(00:50:24) - her favourite buzz ingredients. Dr Henry also speaks about the need for sunscreen to help protect melanated skin against blue light
(00:53:02) - the difference between chemical and physical (mineral) sunscreens and she names her faves for darker skintones
(00:55:48) - rituals that keeps her grounded: meditation
(00:57:30) - the final messages she wants to leave you with