Melan Magazine

An digital lifestyle magazine for the over 40 stylish and smart Black woman.

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Everything you wanted to know about protecting your skin from the sun.

''Skin can appear dry, flaky and itchy with sun-damage which can be confused with many other conditions.''

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You’ve worked hard to get where you are in life. But, every once in a while, that niggly little voice at the back of your mind questions your achievements.

Here's how to work with that voice.

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The Barbican Centre will host the Project a Black Planet: A season, a summer programme celebrating the rich influence of Pan-Africanism on contemporary arts and culture.

Click to secure your tickets and check out our June Out & About roundup.

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All that glitters: six things you may not know about gold but you should!

Gold-filled is the bonding of a structure of gold with sometimes brass and so on. I would typically say gold vermeil is probably most expensive, depending on how thick the plate.

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Fans of crime thrillers, gather here. We have two copies of The Soft Underbelly – the thrilling new debut novel from former Foreign Service diplomat, Carlisle Richardson.

Find out how you can be involved!

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With his unique appreciation of Black history and cultural icons, we asked Patrick Adom, founder of Very Puzzled, to share with Melan Magazine, his list of inspirational women who have had the most impact on his life.

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“Instead of dreading ageing or ignoring the inevitable I’m here to say that ageing can be powerful...”

Throwback to our interview with Karen Arthur. She is the founder of ReddskinUK and the creator of the ‘Wear Your Happy’ movement.

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Did you know that coronary heart disease kills twice as many women each year as breast cancer?

This is what you need to know, as well as the symptoms to look out for.

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Flights from the UK are about 6/7 hours and visitors will be rewarded with access to their pristine sandy beach and clear lagoons; the perfect playground for holidaymakers of all ages.

There are plenty of activities to keep the whole family happy.

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On the eve of the release of his latest single, ‘Sade’, we spoke to Jinmi Abduls to ask him seven questions, to learn more about him, his music and what inspires his music.

Read on what he had to say!

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Fans of crime thrillers, gather here. We have two copies of The Soft Underbelly – the thrilling new debut novel from former Foreign Service diplomat, Carlisle Richardson.

https://t.co/OvQeHXh9Q0

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A St. Kitts Music Festival? A play that's a rom-com?

Check out the Melan Magazine June Out & About roundup if you’re looking for a roundup of events, theatre and art activities to add to your June plans.

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If you are lucky enough to have a holiday booked for the summer and looking for captivating books to add to your reading list, we’ve got you.

Throwback to our list of 13 books by Black authors for you to read.

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Don’t miss the chance to view the work of shortlisted artists for the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 at a free National Portrait Gallery exhibition.

And check out our June 'Out & About' roundup for more events!

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''However, if your children can handle an early flight, take advantage of the often very big savings that you can get by travelling on a red-eye flight.''

Check out our five hacks to remember when planning a family trip.

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With warmer weather comes the urge to switch from a hot beverage to a summer-inspired drink that’s refreshing and nourishing.
Smoothies are not only delicious but full of nutrients that gently cleanse the body whilst leaving you feeling energised all day.

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Helping us to keep that halo firmly fixed above our heads is No Guilt Bakes, a range of everyday keto (very low-carb, high-fat diet) treats.

This is what you should know about the owners and their brand.

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Have you booked your tickets to Tia-Renee Mullings’ debut play A to B?

''Built from the rhythms, language and textures of British-Jamaican South London, Brianna and Amani get ready for their blind date while contending with unreliable...''

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Still looking for a Father's Day gift?

Here are 15 items for you to choose from to wow even the dad who already has everything.

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''The Soft Underbelly is a crime thriller set in a fictitious Caribbean country, involving murder, political instability, corruption, and the threat of war.''

Click to see how you can receive a copy of The Soft Underbelly.

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