Jamaican-born dermatologist Rosemarie Ingleton, MD, FAAD, founded ROSE Ingleton MD after more than 30 years treating patients in New York City. The brand grew from her observation that clinical skincare often overlooked people with melanin-rich skin, so it develops straightforward treatments shaped by the needs of diverse skin tones and types.
Hyper SkinCreated by Desiree after her own experience with acne and dark spots, Hyper Skin makes clinical skincare centered on the needs of skin of color. The brand focuses on hyperpigmentation with formulas designed to be gentle on deeper and sensitive skin tones while delivering visible results, including its award-winning Fade and Glow AHA Mask and invisible SPF 50 sun protection.
DR. MACRENE activesFounded around the work of dermatologist-scientist Macrene Alexiades, MD, PhD, DR. MACRENE actives makes dermatologist-developed skincare designed to bring clinical research into everyday formulas. The New York company’s products are built around its patented MA37™ multi-active technology and plant-derived ingredients, while its Manhattan and Wainscott spas extend that approach into personalized treatments. Alexiades holds BA, MD, and PhD degrees from Harvard and is dual board-certified in dermatology in the United States and European Union.NEW YORK, NY
Dr. Michelle Copeland Skin CareDr. Michelle Copeland Skin Care grew from a New York plastic surgeon’s effort to formulate better post-surgical skincare for her patients, and now makes physician-developed regimens for everyday skin health. Dr. Copeland, a Harvard-trained biochemist and the first woman plastic surgeon to create a full skincare line, personally develops and tests the formulas, including the long-standing AHA Face Cream and treatments for discoloration and scarring. The line is allergy tested, fragrance free, and made without animal testing.NEW YORK, NY
ko-cheKetron Wise founded ko-che in 2009 after developing body butters at home to help her son’s psoriasis and eczema. The minority-owned, woman-owned small business now creates small-batch, dermatologist-inspired skincare for dry and reactive skin, with particular attention to melanin-rich skin.PIKESVILLE, MD