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Courtesy of MelanBrand Skin By Elizabeth Ayoola ·Updated December 12, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
When Patrice Chappelle and her 14-year-old son, Bron Echols, launched MelanBrand Skin in 2023, they were answering a deeply personal need that resonated with many. Chappelle, who watched her son struggle with dryness, found the skincare options for children with melanated skin were lacking. Most products marketed for kids either stopped at soap
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