Curriculum
- Module 1: Types of Melanin (0:41)
- Types of Melanin
- What are the different type of Melanin: Eumelanin and its role in determining skin, hair, and eye color.
- What are the different type of Melanin: Pheomelanin and I ts impact on hair and eye color.
- What are the different type of Melanin: Neuromelanin protection & function
Your instructor: Erica Skynn
Celebrity Aesthetician. Skin Strategist. Melanin Advocate.
Erica Skynn isn’t just an aesthetician—she’s a force. With over 20 years of hands-on experience and a client list that spans celebrities, public figures, and everyday people, Erica built her reputation on one undeniable truth: melanated skin requires different care and deeper knowledge.
After years of working with top-tier skincare lines, she realized the industry was missing something crucial—true education and products designed for melanin-rich skin. So, she created both. Over five years of research, testing, and formulation, Erica developed Derm7, a results-driven product line built specifically for deeper skin tones. Along the way, she tracked ingredient interactions, studied scar and trauma responses, and worked directly with thousands of clients to uncover what truly works.
That discovery became the foundation of the Melanin Masterclass—a groundbreaking educational program pairing science, strategy, and skincare. Bold, real, and results-focused, Erica’s mission is to equip estheticians with the understanding and confidence to treat melanated skin with precision and purpose.
“You don’t just need to know what to use. You need to know why melanated skin responds the way it does—so you can treat it, not just guess at it.” – Erica Skynn