Treating Melanin-Rich Complexions and Getting Back to Skincare Basics ft. My Dermatologist, Dr. Elena Jones

<p>With decades of experience treating a range of complexions, Dr. Elena Jones is - in my humble opinion - THE BEST. From newborns to 100 year-olds, to celebrities like Pharrell (*gag*), to regulars like yours truly, Dr. Jones has seen it all. And after having visited Dr. Jones at her Upper East Side practice for over 15 years, this 2019 episode packed with all of her skincare wisdom seemed worth sharing once again. We talk about how to find a great dermatologist (more specifically a Black dermatologist), treating hair and scalp damage, contemplating cosmetic surgery, and simplifying your skincare routine. Trust me, it's an oldie but a goodie! Enjoy.</p><p><strong>Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:</strong> <a href="http://blackdermatologists.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Black Dermatologists.org</a>, <a href="https://www.target.com/p/ambi-skincare-fade-cream-2-oz/-/A-12435453?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&amp;AFID=google_pla_df&amp;fndsrc=tgtao&amp;CPNG=PLA_Beauty%2BPersonal+Care%2BShopping_Local&amp;adgroup=SC_Health%2BBeauty&amp;LID=700000001170770pgs&amp;network=g&amp;device=c&amp;location=9067609&amp;ds_rl=1246978&amp;ds_rl=1247077&amp;ds_rl=1246978&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_frph4fj5AIVgsDICh0hagRgEAQYAyABEgIwBvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ambi Fade Cream (SPF 30)</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/OC-Eight-Professional-Mattifying-Gel/dp/B000B5UPF4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv_CXuYjj5AIVkp-fCh24VgbqEAAYASAAEgIi5_D_BwE&amp;hvadid=177549329882&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9067609&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvpos=1t1&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=1434998981560412320&amp;hvtargid=kwd-4447248403&amp;hydadcr=22978_9899369&amp;keywords=oc8+mattifying+gel&amp;qid=1569108444&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExV0VER0QxSDZBUldEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDgwNzk1MzdXMjE4S1RLU0tGWSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTkxMTQwM0c3VDk3UlNHTklIJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OC8