Brown Skin For years, there has been a lack of accurate, culturally appropriate information about the skin, hair and nail care needs of people of color.

Most brown patches on the skin are nothing to worry about. Often they're linked to an overgrowth of keratin – a protein that helps form the skin's outer layer and is constantly regenerating.

Makeup artist Bobbi Brown shares her guide for makeup for mature skin, including how to make makeup work for fine lines and wrinkles.