Welcome to the Golden Room
Sparkling gems of advice to protect and nourish your skin.
MEET DR. B
Dr. Naana Boakye is the Dermatology Director for KINLÒ, and the founder of Bergen Dermatology based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
She is passionate about raising awareness and educating people of color on skin cancer, sun damage prevention, and the mortality rate of skin cancer cases within the Black community, as well as amplifying the conversation on accessible suncare products for melanated skin tones.
A true powerhouse, Dr. B debunks skincare myths, develops effective daily skincare routines, formulates accessible products for melanated skin, and promotes a holistically healthy lifestyle.
3 Harmful Myths Debunked
You should wear sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 every day, even when you’ll be indoors, because blue light from digital screens can damage your skin.
Higher SPF technically offers more protection, but that doesn’t mean you should stay in the sun longer than necessary or skip reapplication. Even more melanated skin, which has a natural SPF of 13, requires SPF and two-hour reapplications.
Sunscreen itself does NOT cause acne. Those with acne-prone skin should opt for lightweight, oil-free, and non-comedogenic formulas. Some people may break out due to a reaction caused by the sun or the specific sunscreen used — which could look like acne. On darker skin tones, this can manifest in itchiness, stinging, or raised bumps.
