5 EXPERTS IN TREATING SKIN OF COLOUR

Five voices leading the conversation on treating skin of colour in aesthetics.

KELLY SAYNOR

@aestheticnursepost, 1.2k

@theperfectpeel, 18.8k

@renewmedclinic, 5.2k

Kelly Saynor is an aesthetic nurse, trainer, and the founder and clinical director of several aesthetic ventures. She has over 20 years of experience in beauty and aesthetics and is the founder of Renew Medical Aesthetics and Medica Forte. Kelly was awarded Aesthetic Nurse of the Year at the 2026 Aesthetic Medicine Awards.

She is also behind skincare ventures including The Perfect Peel, Glutaceuticals and The Glutathione Code. Kelly supports patients through fertility treatment via The

Fertility Pharmacy. Most recently she launched The Practitioner Hub, an online membership platform, supporting practitioners.

On social media, she brings together her many ventures, sharing insights into clinical practice, skincare, practitioner education and the business of aesthetics.

DR VANITA RATTAN

@drvanitarattan 675k

Dr Vanita Rattan has built her career around addressing the gap in research, education and treatment protocols for skin of colour. A doctor and cosmetic formulator, she specialises in hyperpigmentation and the specific needs of skin of colour, with her work spanning clinical practice, skincare formulation and education.

Dr Rattan advocates for treatment protocols specifically designed around skin of colour rather than adapting approaches developed primarily for lighter skin. In 2026, she launched a professional-grade facial specifically formulated for skin of colour, alongside education around safer approaches to treating pigmentation.

She shares her expertise through social media, using YouTube, Instagram and other platforms to explain the science behind skin of colour, from hyperpigmentation and melasma to barrier health, ingredients and sun protection. Her educational content has helped build a global audience of more than 3.5 million followers.

DR TEGO KIRNON-JACKMAN

@doctortego, 10.4k

Dr Tego Kirnon-Jackman is a multi-award-winning medical and aesthetic doctor and founder of Skin Menu, with a particular focus on skin of colour, hyperpigmentation and laser treatments.

A key area of her expertise is laser treatment for skin of colour. She regularly discusses how factors including wavelength, pulse duration, device selection and patient assessment can influence safety and outcomes across skin types.

On social media, she shares practical education around hyperpigmentation, acne, skin health and aesthetic treatments, while addressing common misconceptions around treating skin of colour. Her content also highlights the importance of choosing appropriate treatments and understanding the potential risks of laser and energy-based devices.

DR KAI RAJESWARAN

@drkai.co.uk, 2k

Dr Kai Rajeswaran is a GP with more than 13 years’ experience, specialising in skin and hair health, with advanced qualifications in dermatology and trichology. Her approach combines medical and aesthetic care with a focus on natural-looking results and long-term skin health.

A particular area of her expertise is treating skin of colour, with a focus on hyperpigmentation and reducing inflammation that can trigger post-inflammatory pigmentation.

She advocates for an individualised approach, including prioritising barrier health and hydration and carefully selecting actives and treatments according to the patient’s skin.

On social media, she shares practical education around skin health, pigmentation, hair loss and aesthetic treatments, alongside insights into menopause and lifestyle medicine.

Her content reflects the holistic approach she takes in clinic, looking beyond individual treatments to the factors that influence skin and overall wellbeing.

TERESA TAN

@tanco.ldn, 53.1k

Teresa Tan is an award-winning nurse practitioner and founder and clinical director of Tan&Co, with more than 18 years’ experience across healthcare, dermatology and aesthetic medicine.

Teresa regularly advocates for better education around skin of colour and encourages practitioners to develop genuine knowledge of different skin types rather than treating skin of colour as a separate or unfamiliar category. Her clinical interests include hyperpigmentation across Fitzpatrick skin types and personalised regenerative treatments.

She also brings a strong emphasis on ethical aesthetics and patient safety, drawing on her NHS background and her wider industry work, she champions evidence-based treatment, realistic outcomes and long-term skin health.

Across her social media, Teresa shares practical advice around skincare, aesthetics and healthy skin. Her content features a broad range of skin tones and addresses a variety of concerns, highlighting the importance of adapting treatment to the individual rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.