DECIEM | THE ABNORMAL BEAUTY COMPANY’s Post

To honour Black History Month, we partnered with Black Skin Directory to host an in-person panel, “Beyond the Surface”, exploring representation in science and skincare. Moderated by Khadijat (Dija) Ayodele, and featuring voices from across the beauty landscape — Gary Thompson, MUA and content creator, Caroline Ufuoma O., and Joseph Basham from our team — the conversation brought transparency and education to the forefront. Together, the panel unpacked enduring myths about Black skin, discussed the safe and effective use of direct acids and SPF, and explored how representation in science, education, and marketing builds trust and belonging in beauty. We’re grateful to everyone who helped create this space for open dialogue, learning, and representation. Conversations like these remind us that progress in beauty happens when we come together.