Melanin
The Science of Skin, Colour, and the Biology We Share
$26.32
- Paperback
178 pages
- Release Date
23 September 2026
Summary
Melanin: The Book That Explains the Real Biology of Skin
What if almost everything you have been taught about skin was built for only half of humanity?
Every human being alive carries roughly the same number of pigment-producing cells. The difference between the darkest and the lightest skin is not how many you have. It is what those cells make, and how it is packaged. Yet the science of skincare, the advice from dermatologists, and the products on every she…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781066996506 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1066996504 |
| Author: | Olusola Idowu |
| Publisher: | Riding Mill Press |
| Imprint: | Riding Mill Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 178 |
| Release Date: | 23 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 245g |
| Dimensions: | 10mm x 152mm x 229mm |
| Series: | Melanin |
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Critics Review
Having worked as a cosmetic scientist on a wide range of products over the years, I know how important it is to understand the biology of skin and the role of melanin. Recognising the diversity of skin types and how they differ is fundamental to developing products that genuinely meet the needs of real people.
Lola Agidigbi, Cosmetic Formulation Scientist (USA)
The book reads beautifully and offers an authentic, personal account of a range of skin challenges. It is an insightful and engaging piece of work.
Dr Gabriela Daniels PhD, Cosmetic Scientist & Research Academic (United Kingdom)
An insightful and deeply personal book that brings together the author’s lived experience, extensive research, and practical clinical guidance. As a family physician practising in multicultural Singapore, caring for patients across the full spectrum of skin tones, I found this book highly relevant to everyday clinical practice. A valuable and thought-provoking resource for doctors and healthcare professionals.
Dr. Jit Seng Tan MD, Medical Doctor (Singapore)
Olusola Idowu
Olusola Idowu PhD is a distinguished scientist renowned for his unique expertise at the intersection of global cosmetics, advanced analytical methodologies, AI, in-silico systems biology, and large-scale molecular modeling. He applies these powerful tools to investigate phenotype-specific skin biology with the rigor demanded by the field.
Dr. Idowu has served as a consultant to leading global cosmetics companies, including several of the world’s largest brands. His contributions have spanned formulation strategy, the development of phenotype-specific products, the scientific validation of anti-aging claims, and in-silico prediction of active ingredient performance. He has also advised on the commercial viability of product lines tailored for under-represented populations. These consulting engagements have facilitated insightful discussions with the R&D leadership of major industry players, providing him with a unique perspective on how their research priorities align with the complex biology of their diverse customer base.
He has provided oral evidence to the UK House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee as part of the Parliamentary Innovation Showcase. His testimony focused on the scientific and commercial rationale for AI-driven personalized skincare, specifically emphasizing its application to populations with melanin-rich skin and textured hair.
Dr. Idowu is the founder and CEO of HexisLab, a research laboratory based at the Newcastle Helix innovation campus in the United Kingdom. HexisLab utilizes a proprietary in-silico screening platform that houses a database of over 30,000 compounds, each characterized against biological endpoints crucial to skin and hair science. The company has been recognized with the Frost & Sullivan award for innovation in computational cosmetics research. The laboratory work conducted at HexisLab underpins the scientific validity of all claims in his published research.
He is also the founder of Layla & Kays, a haircare brand born from HexisLab’s research into textured hair biology, which earned the Pure Beauty Award UK in 2024. Additionally, he founded MySkin.ai, a consumer-focused AI tool designed for personalized skin assessment.
Olusola Idowu PhD is the author of the science trilogy: The Biology We Share: Melanin, Rooted, and Ageing.
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