American dermatologist Dr. Muneeb Shah has built a cult following on TikTok with his entertaining yet educational videos on all things skincare. His bite-sized tips and product recommendations help to combat digital misinformation by broadening access to trustworthy professional guidance.

As people take a more considered approach to the ingredients in their skincare, brands are responding with products that cater to diverse skin types and tones – but finding expert validation isn’t simple. E-commerce platform RealSelf is bringing a layer of expertise to skincare.

TikTok provided a much-needed escape for Gen Zers during the pandemic, enabling them to watch an endless stream of entertaining, educational, and immersive videos. For many, it was the go-to platform to improve their self-care routines. Canvas8 spoke to ten people to find out why.

Messaging around sun safety tends to focus on fairer skin tones and most formulations don’t cater to the needs of darker skin. Black Girl Sunscreen is working to promote sun protection for Black people with a white-cast-free, moisturizing product that positions suncare as self-care.