MelanoMatrix-D™ System banner – redefining melanin-rich skin typing with a deep brown textured background, inclusive skincare classification, and education for estheticians and professionals.

Why Fitzpatrick Falls Short ?

The Fitzpatrick Scale, developed in the 1970s, categorizes skin types based on how they burn or tan, a framework rooted in white skin as the default. It ignores:

  • Pigment memory and trauma patterns in darker skin

  • Cultural sun exposure norms

  • Inflammatory response trends in melanin-dense clients

  • Clinical nuance in PIH, melasma, and keloid risk

The Fitzpatrick Scale never told the full story.

At Beautélanin Skincare, we knew that melanin-rich skin needed more than a tanning response chart.

So we created the MelanoMatrix-D™: a multidimensional skin classification system grounded in real science, ancestral wisdom, and clinical necessity. Built for estheticians, dermatologists, and educators who serve diverse populations, this system empowers you to assess skin from a melanin-centered perspective, not just a Eurocentric legacy.

Who Is It For?

This system is ideal for:

  • Licensed estheticians seeking better treatment matching

  • Medical professionals treating hyperpigmentation and scarring

  • Educators replacing outdated curriculum models

  • Product formulators designing melanin-safe skincare

What Makes the MelanoMatrix-D™ Different?

The MelanoMatrix-D™ is not just about color, it's about biology, behavior, and ancestral context. It evaluates skin using seven interlocking dimensions:

  1. Melanin Density

  2. Inflammatory Response

  3. Barrier Resilience

  4. UV Legacy

  5. Pigment Memory

  6. Cultural + Spiritual Context

  7. Undertone Matrix Analysis

Inside the Certification

Through the MelanoMatrix-D™ Certification Program, you’ll gain:

  • Deep training in the M-R-B-U-P™ system

  • Hands-on exercises using the Beautélanin Undertone Matrix Wheel

  • Case studies rooted in clinical and cultural relevance

  • Tools to unlearn the Eurocentric bias in current protocols

Ready to assess skin through the lens of melanin science? Join our certification to bring cultural accuracy, scientific depth, and healing-centered care to your practice.