Dr.v's Skincare Guide

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Vanita Rattan
www.TheHyperpigmentationclinic.com
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SKINCARE Guide for Skin of Colour

By Dr Vanita Rattan
CONTENTS:
TOP 10 SKINCARE MISTAKES
DR V’S SKINCARE ROUTINE
WHY IS SKIN OF COLOUR DIFFERENT TO CAUCASIAN SKIN?
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SKIN OF

COLOUR AND CAUCASIAN SKIN?
SKIN OF COLOUR UNDER A MICROSCOPE
WHY SKIN OF COLOUR REQUIRES DIFFERENT PRODUCTS?
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Weekly Skincare Teaching for Olive,

Asian & African skin
@thehyperpigmentationclinic Vanita Rattan
Arab, Asian and African skin are

considered ‘Skin of Colour’
There is an international skin category system (Fitzpatrick scale) that
describes how your skin responds to UV.
Skin of colour is classified as 4-6 on the Fitzpatrick scale. These skin

types never burn in the sun, but they do tan.
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Top 10 Mistakes made with Skin of Colour

NEVER USE:
1. Lemon Juice- Low pH acid with a small molecular weight, this
can fly through the skin and burn leaving hyperpigmentation.
(I have made a video on YouTube on how to deal with this
‘Vanita Rattan’ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4u0qa-
MIAgOL8L37RwLcDQA
2. Avocado oil- do not wear during the day. The oil can retain heat
on the skin which triggers your melanocytes leading to pig-
mentation
3. Apple cider vinegar- this will burn the skin and lead to sever
PIH (Post Inflammatory Pigmentation). I see this too often in
young ladies who come to my clinic having watched a well
meaning influencer.
4. Thin facial lotions- Our skin barrier has lower % ceramides and
can be sensitive. You require a fatty long acting moisturiser.
(My AM/PM skincare routine is on ‘Vanita Rattan’ https://www.
youtube.com/channel/UC4u0qaMIAgOL8L37RwLcDQA
5. Vaseline- This is not a moisturiser, it is an occlusive. You

must must apply moisturiser first then top it with vasceline to
prevent trans epidermal water loss,
6. Soap with sodium lauryl sulphate is a detergent that strips

the skin leaving it feeling dry. Best to avoid this on the face.
Dry skin leads to sensitivity, irritation and poor penetration of
actives.
7. Active ingredients during the day- never wear unstable actives

that can break down on the skin under UV rays. This releases
thermal energy on your skin which can lead to pigmentation in
skin of colour. Apply your actives at night.
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NEVER DO:
8. TCA Peels or Fraxel Laser- both can burn your skin and lead to
severe hyperpigmentation in skin of colour.
ALWAYS:
9. Wear SPF50 during the day every 2 hrs- people do not realise
how sunblock breaks down every 2hours, after this your skin is
completely exposed to UV radiation.
10. Dr V Anti Pigmentation Sunglasses (if you get melasma). It is

the only complete physical UV block that you can wear all day
that doesn’t disturb make up and you know you are protected.
Unfortunately, we do not know when SPF50 is no longer effec
tive. https://drvsunglasses.com/
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Dr V’s Skin care Routine:

(I filmed this for you on YouTube ‘Dr Vanita Rattan’)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4u0qaMIAgOL8L37RwLcDQA
MORNING:
1. Wash my face with Simple for 1 minute with cool water to
wash off the actively from the night before and vasoconstrict
the blood vessels.
2. Moisturise with Cetraben. It is a simple, fatty, long acting mois-

turiser with no actives.
3. Top with Color Science Sun forgettable SPF50 cream sun-

block. It is a physical sunblock and blends well with skin of
colour. I use the Medium shade.
4. I wear the colour science eye sunblock as well. It also contains

iron oxide which helps protect against light rays.
5. I will top up my sunblock thoughout the day and wear my Dr V

Sunglasses when driving or outside to block direct UV rays on
my upper cheek melasma. Classic sunglasses have thin arms
which allow UV to hit the skin.
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EVENING ROUTINE:
1. Double wash my face: simple wash to remove water based dirt
Micellar water to remove oil based dirt.
2. 10 % Niacinamide 1% Zinc- this is an anti-inflammatory, minimises

pores
3. 20 % Vitamic C serum with Hyaluronic acid- plumps the skin by draw-

ing water in, mops up free radicals.
4. Triple hydrate Cerave, Cetraben, Rosehip oil. This is essential for non
oily skin of colour as we have lower ceremides than Caucasian skin
and are slightly more prone to sensitivity.
Please ensure this is done 2 hrs before sleeping so actively absorb

into your skin and not into your pillow. I wait 30 seconds between
layers.
5. If you have dark lips you can use the Dr V LipX kit to scrub, mask and
balm the lips 3 nights a week to reverse the lip hyperpigmentation.
This is the only lip pigmentation kit for skin of colour globally and can
be purchased from:
www.TheHyperpigmentationClinic.com
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Why is skin of colour different to

Caucasian skin?
Our DNA is the answer. Each cell in our body has a precise list of
instructions passed down through the generations. This message is
passed along at conception when chromosomes are created.
If your family history includes Africans, Asians, Latin Americans,

Mediterraneans, then no mater how fair your skin is, your skin will
behave like skin of colour. This means the skin reacts to stimuli quicker
than white skin.
SKIN OF COLOUR: CLASSIC DIFFERENCES
Colour of the skin & aging

There are larger and more sensitive melanocytes (cells producing the
pigment melanin) in skin of colour. This means if the skin is darker, you
receive more photoprotection. This is why Caucasian skin has earlier
onset of skin wrinkling, sagging and volume loss.
However, women with skin of colour are more concerned with
pigmentation issues as a sign of aging. The melanocytes in skin of
colour are easily triggered and lead to hyperpigmentation spots on the
face.
All skins undergo similar changes as they age, with volume loss being
one of the global signs of ageing.
Colour of the skin & barrier function

Upon a chemical or mechanical challenge the skin barrier function is
reported to be stronger in subjects with darker skin despite having the
reported lowest ceramide levels.
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Colour of the skin & pores

There is reported to be increased pore size, sebum secretion and skin
surface microflora in African skin. In addition, increased mast cell granule
size occurs which is activated during inflammation. It is one of the
reasons for hyperpigmentation during an inflammatory process.
Colour of the skin & sensitivity

Several studies indicate that Asian skin maybe more sensitive to
exogenous chemicals, probably due to a thinner Stratum Corneum and
higher eccrine gland density.
Skin of colour under a microscope:
Facts:
1. We all have the same number of melanocytes (cells producing the

pigment melanin)
2. Skin of colour have a larger melanosomes (parcels of melanin
produced in the melanocyte and transferred to the skin cells)
3. Skin of colour have melanosomes that are more spread out than in
Caucasian skin(melanosomes are smaller and tighly packed)
4. Different ethnic groups have different sized melanocytes
African >Indians>Mexicans> Chinese>Caucasians
5. Melanocytes in skin of colour are more active than in Caucasian
skin and are easily stimulated
6. 2 types of melanin are produced by the melanocyte Eumelanin and
Pheomelanin. Olive, Asian & African skin produce more Eumelanin,
Caucasians produce more Pheomelanin.
7. Skin of colour have a protein fibers called collagen that creates a
framework with elastic fibers. The collagen- elastin lattice gives
your skin firmness and elasticity. Wrinkles start in the dermis when
this lattice wears down. In darker skin collagen is bundled together
in a thicker formation which gives darker skin more firmness. It is a
common mistake when people say darker skin have a ‘thicker skin’
compared to Caucasian skin.
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How to treat dark lips.

Dr V LipX the world’s only lip pigmentation
kits for skin of colour.
Available to purchase from

www.thehyperpigmentationclinic.com
Skin of colour requires different products

As you probably realise by now, skin of colour requires
a completely different range of over the counter products and
professional treatments targeted to our skin issues.
Over 10 years ago, I realised there were no pigmentation treatments

designed for skin of colour. All products had been designed in the West
for Caucasian skin. I then dedicated 5 years to the laboratory
to create the World’s 1st Professional Grade Pigmentation Treatment
for skin of colour.
My clinic is called The Hyperpigmentation Clinic and we have treated
over 30,000 cases with a 95% success rate (Jan 2020).
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You can follow us:

Instagram: @thehyperpigmentationclinic
You Tube:
I upload weekly skincare teaching dedicated to skin of colour
‘Vanita Rattan’
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4u0qaMIAgOL8L37RwLcDQA
I also created The World’s 1st:

• Dark Circles Treatment (www.darkcirclesclinic.com)
• Currently training Doctors Globally
• Anti-Pigmentation Sunglasses (www.drvsunglasses.com)
• Lip Pigmentation home kits (www.thehyperpigmentationclinic.com)
• Bikini Pigmentation Kits (www.thehyperpigmentationclinic.com)
Coming Soon
We plan to continue to serve the skin of colour community through free

skincare education on our YouTube channel ‘Dr Vanita Rattan’ and by
creating products designed specifically for skin of colour.
Please feel free to message me on Instagram or on YouTube!
Happy Skin Care!
Kindest Regards,
Vanita Rattan
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Results
Top from Themade
10 Mistakes Hyperpigmentation clinic
with Skin of Colour
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Who is Dr Vanita Rattan

About Dr Vanita Rattan
Dr Vanita Rattan qualified from University College London Medical

School in 2008 with 2 degrees, her degree in Medicine (MBBS) and a
degree in Physiology and Pharmacology (BSc).
After graduation from Medical School, she spent the next 5 years
studying clinical trials for hyperpigmentation treatments and putting
together ingredients to reduce melanocyte activity without causing
damage to surrounding tissue. Once the products had been created
trials for safety and efficacy took place.
She had a family background of cosmeceutical manufacturing which

meant the specialist hyperpigmentation treatment could be made to
industry standards following EU Guidelines.
All consultations and treatments at the clinic are performed by her

team of Aesthetic Practitioners.
DR VANITA RATTAN
MBBS, BSc
Find out more about Dr Rattan
Dr Rattan has treated over 30,000 pigmentation cases which is the

largest number by one clinic globally. The reason is because Dr Rattan
is the ONLY pigmentation Doctor who has specialised in skin of colour.
Her revolutionary technology has meant that people with skin of colour
can now have a professional grade hyperpigmentation treatment
designed for their skin type.
She will start training Doctors and health care professionals globally on
how to treat dark circles, melasma and body pigmentation this year.
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SKINCARE Guide for Skin of Colour

TOP 10 SKINCARE MISTAKES

DR V’S SKINCARE ROUTINE

WHY IS SKIN OF COLOUR DIFFERENT TO CAUCASIAN SKIN?

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SKIN OF

SKIN OF COLOUR UNDER A MICROSCOPE

WHY SKIN OF COLOUR REQUIRES DIFFERENT PRODUCTS?

Weekly Skincare Teaching for Olive,

@thehyperpigmentationclinic Vanita Rattan

Arab, Asian and African skin are

Skin of colour is classified as 4-6 on the Fitzpatrick scale. These skin

Top 10 Mistakes made with Skin of Colour

5. Vaseline- This is not a moisturiser, it is an occlusive. You

6. Soap with sodium lauryl sulphate is a detergent that strips

7. Active ingredients during the day- never wear unstable actives

10. Dr V Anti Pigmentation Sunglasses (if you get melasma). It is

Dr V’s Skin care Routine:

2. Moisturise with Cetraben. It is a simple, fatty, long acting mois-

3. Top with Color Science Sun forgettable SPF50 cream sun-

4. I wear the colour science eye sunblock as well. It also contains

5. I will top up my sunblock thoughout the day and wear my Dr V

2. 10 % Niacinamide 1% Zinc- this is an anti-inflammatory, minimises

3. 20 % Vitamic C serum with Hyaluronic acid- plumps the skin by draw-

Please ensure this is done 2 hrs before sleeping so actively absorb

Why is skin of colour different to

If your family history includes Africans, Asians, Latin Americans,

SKIN OF COLOUR: CLASSIC DIFFERENCES

Colour of the skin & aging

Colour of the skin & barrier function

Colour of the skin & pores

Colour of the skin & sensitivity

Skin of colour under a microscope:

1. We all have the same number of melanocytes (cells producing the

How to treat dark lips.

Available to purchase from

Skin of colour requires different products

Over 10 years ago, I realised there were no pigmentation treatments

You can follow us:

I also created The World’s 1st:

We plan to continue to serve the skin of colour community through free

Please feel free to message me on Instagram or on YouTube!

Happy Skin Care!

Who is Dr Vanita Rattan

Dr Vanita Rattan qualified from University College London Medical

She had a family background of cosmeceutical manufacturing which

All consultations and treatments at the clinic are performed by her

Find out more about Dr Rattan

Dr Rattan has treated over 30,000 pigmentation cases which is the

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