After being fired from her job as a federal IT contractor, wife and mother of one, Patrice Chappell turned a difficult situation into a new opportunity. Along with her 12-year-old son, Bron, and her husband, Don, she launched Melan Brand Skin in May 2023, a black-owned children's skin care line offering safe and natural products for melanin-prone skin.
"We launched our brand because there were no products for dark skinned children and not just a skin care range, but a range that is free of chemical ingredients and unnecessary toxins. Our products are naturally anti-oxidant, moisturizing and hydrating. "All skin types can use it. We also have products for eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis. The products are gluten-free, paraben-free, formaldehyde-free, phthalates-free and cruelty-free. Our packaging is BPA-free and made in the USA," said Patrice.
When Bronn was eleven years old, her mother knew it was time to start focusing more on her skin care regimen than using the usual soap, water, and lotion. Lotion has never worked well to moisturize Bronn's face and soap dries out his skin. Patrice struggled to find skin care products that worked for her skin and knew these had to be the answer. So she created an effective and affordable skin care line. It's a family affair and everyone is on board, including Patrice's husband Don, CEO.
“We believe every child deserves healthy, nourished skin, and we aim to provide that with our products. Our mission is to empower parents to care for their children's skin naturally and safely. Safety, helping parents encourage their children; Same, every day, and to make black and brown kids feel confident about their own skin," Patricia said. "When we talk to our kids about hygiene, we never emphasize daily and nightly skin care routines. It's always brushing your teeth. Wear deodorant morning and night, take a shower. , but it's never the first thing people see, wash your face or always wash your face, but what? Now there's a range for children with melanic skin, Patrice said.
The products offered by Melan Brand Skin are suitable for all skin types, making them ideal for families looking for safe and gentle skin options for their children. "We are proud to offer a variety of products that parents can feel comfortable with for their children," said Patrice. "We know how important it is to take care of our children's skin, and we're committed to providing safe, natural options that families can trust."
This news originally appeared on blacknews.com.