BET To Host ‘Equitable Skincare For All’ Discussion Ft. Regina King & Tai Beauchamp

Beauty may be skin deep, but BET is looking to get to the root of skincare for people of color. The network has partnered with Vaseline to host an “Equitable Skincare For All” discussion to highlight healthcare and skincare inequities that negatively impact Black and Brown communities, the importance of bringing true equality to care for skin of color, and provide tools and immediate solutions.

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Black and Brown communities continue to be underserved in both access to proper care and representation when it comes to skincare. According to JAMA Dermatology, just 3% of practicing dermatologists identify as Black and 4.2% as Latinx.

This lack of access and representation increases the likelihood of misdiagnosis (or none at all) and risk for long-term issues– especially when dermatologists are not adequately trained to treat skin of color.

Award-winning doctor and actress Regina King and beauty expert Tai Beauchamp will host the discussion featuring doctors, skincare exerts, and enthusiasts who will share will share their experiences with inequity, current inequities Black and Brown people face, the consequences of these disparities, and the importance of properly treating Black and Brown skin.

“Over the past year, we’ve seen the challenges that people of color face in achieving equitable health outcomes and unfortunately, the dermatology practice is no different,” said Louis Carr, President of Media Sales at BET. “Through our partnership with Vaseline, we’re committed to increasing awareness of the importance of health through skincare. We’re honored to have the opportunity to partner with and lend our platform to amplify Vaseline’s Equitable Skincare for All campaign.”

The “Equitable Skincare For All” virtual discussion will take place March 24, 2021 at 3pm EST. To register or for more information, visit BET.com.