S U M M A R Y:

In this episode we:

— Define a healthy skincare routine

— Understand the unique skin needs for Women of Color

— Identify trustworthy sources and certifications that support clean brands

G U E S T 🎙️:Anay Castro is a board certified Physician Assistant with 16 years of work experience. Prior to joining NCCD, she practiced in the Emergency Department where she gained extensive clinical and procedural experience. Mrs. Castro holds a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from East Carolina University.


T O P I C S D I S C U S S E D 📝:

— What is a Physician's Assistant?

— Melanin skin & sunscreen

— Commonly misdiagnosed conditions in skin of color

— Alopecia

— Food and Skin

— Pressures of Skincare marketing

— Hair products and impact on skin

— Cosmetic Procedures and dark skin

R E S O U R C E S M E N T I O N S:

Chemist Confessions | www.youtube.com/@ChemistConfessions

Skin of Color Society |⁠ www.skinofcolorsociety.org

North Carolina Center For Dermatology |⁠ www.nccdermatology.com

L I N K S T O L I S T E N: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeautysisstem

S O C I A L H A N D L E S:

Anay Castro: Instagram | @anaydermpa

North Carolina Center For Dermatology: Instagram | @ncderm