Petroleum jelly and baby oil can actually intensify the sun's rays and should not be used in lieu of a sunscreen. Avoid exposure to UVR from sun-lamps or tanning parlors. FCG is an outgrowth of the Frances C. Gaskin, Ph.D., R.N., scientific study on the health promoting benefits of melanin . FCG is dedicated to the design, development, production and marketing of melanin-based skin and hair products. FCG was recognized as the original commercial producer of melanin-based products, at the Melanin Symposium held in Washington, D.C. in April, 1994.
Patent applications are pending in the United States and Canada .
These products cleanse, swell, detangle and moisturize the hair, which is immediately more manageable and less likely to break. The objective was to use skin care compounds manufactured by FCG in studies on human skin. No DNA damage resulted. Future products will include a melanin-based creme relaxer, hair conditioner and additional suncare moisturizers. The products are currently being marketed via mail order nationally and sold wholesale in selected international locations.