Although people of colour make up most of the population on this earth, historically, little research has been dedicated to their skin structure and composition. As a result, there is a lack of knowledge concerning the specific requirements and needs for ethnic (POC) skin care. In this post – Part IA of Skin Care for POC – we will briefly discuss the unique properties of the skin of POC, starting with those of African ancestry. In a second post – Part IB of Skin Care for POC – will discuss the unique properties of Asian skin. We will then move on to Part II which will discuss the impact that…