The statistics revealing the gap in skin care products for melanin-rich skin are concerning.
A large portion of customers with melanin-rich skin remain unsatisfied with available market offerings which often do not cater to their unique needs and can contain ingredients unsuitable for melanin-rich skin, leading to adverse reactions and side effects.
Establishing the world's first dedicated Skin Tone Research Lab with 4.5.6 Skin was a pivotal step in recognising and tackling the challenges in serving the diverse needs of communities with melanin-rich skin.
However, it's crucial to delve into why this significant gap exists between market opportunities and actual product offerings.