Melyon’s range heroes four main products: a cleanser, serum, day cream and night cream – all of which are vegan, cruelty-free and paraben-free. “You don’t need 10 different products to have nice skin; by using the bare minimum you will see a huge difference,” Roger says. Particularly when all products feature a key ingredient known to have excellent skincare benefits: baobab oil.  

The nutrient-rich baobab oil pays homage to Roger’s roots in Ghana and Togo. “It’s part of my narrative. I want to bring back ingredients that align with my storytelling,” he says. Not only does the ingredient have a rich history, but when travelling to Africa he also found out it has incredible properties helping calm irritation, combat fine lines and wrinkles, and reduce dryness.

Roger’s favourite product in the collection is the detox serum which visibly firms and plumps the skin. While you can use it by itself, it also boosts the effect of the Melyon day or night cream. “For me [the serum] is essential because it gives you a glow that isn’t greasy.” The baobab oil plays a role in the serum’s performance, but the main active ingredients are hyaluronic acid and broccoli extract.  

In a market as saturated as beauty, Roger wants to sell products that have a “higher purpose” and a genuine need. And, hopefully in the process, make more people feel included and seen. “We’re trying to lift up a minority – which is actually a majority in the world – that has been neglected in the beauty market.” 

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