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A Skin Health First volunteer handing a free skincare kit to a community member in San Jose.
San Jose, California · Youth-Led Nonprofit

Advancing skin health equity through education & access.

Making healthy skin accessible to everyone — especially the communities where skincare products and skin health education are hardest to reach.

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Founder loading boxes of skincare kits for a community distribution.
Who we are

A youth-led movement for skin that everyone can care for.

Skin Health First is a youth-led organization dedicated to making healthy skin accessible to everyone — especially in underserved communities where access to skincare products and skin health education is limited.

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What drives us

Purpose you can see in every kit.

Our mission

To advance skin health equity by providing underserved communities with free skincare resources and education. Through awareness and access, we empower individuals to build healthy skin habits, prevent skin disease, and care for their skin with confidence.

Our vision

A future where everyone — regardless of background or access to healthcare — has the opportunity to achieve healthy skin and live with confidence and dignity.

Sun-smart care

Skin cancer is among the most common cancers — yet many cases are preventable with simple habits. Every kit pairs products with sun protection and easy-to-follow guidance.

Our impact so far

Small acts, measurable change.

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In the community

Moments from the field.

Every kit starts with someone who cared enough to help.

About us — Our story

It started with a high school research project — and a realization.

Skin Health First founder delivering kits at a LifeMoves shelter in San Jose.

Skin Health First was founded in 2025 by Madison Lee, who started this organization as a high school student passionate about dermatology and preventative health.

She noticed that although many organizations work to address essential needs like food and clothing, access to skin health education and basic skincare resources was often overlooked. While researching the effects of UV exposure on developing skin cancer for her capstone project, Madison discovered that skin cancer is one of the most common cancers — yet many cases can be prevented through simple habits like wearing sunscreen and avoiding tanning beds. That realization turned her research into action.

What began as a school project quickly grew into a community-driven initiative. Today, Skin Health First is dedicated to raising awareness about skin health, promoting preventative care, and expanding access to educational resources so that individuals of all backgrounds have the knowledge and tools to protect their skin and improve their overall health.

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Meet the team behind the mission.

We're building out a team of passionate students and volunteers. Full bios are on their way — here are the roles powering Skin Health First.

Founder & CEO VP / COO Treasurer / CFO Secretary Community Outreach & Partnerships Director Marketing & Social Media Director Volunteer Director Fundraising Director Events & Programs Director

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Our impact

The numbers behind the mission.

Every figure here represents real products in real hands — and one step closer to skin health equity.

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Where we've shown up

Past events & outreach.

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Sun safety kit distribution at Trumark Houses Construction Site

Brought sun protection and skincare kits directly to outdoor workers exposed to daily UV on the job.

Sun safety
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Skincare kit distribution at homeless shelters within the San Jose community

Distributed skincare kits to LifeMoves Georgia Travis House, LifeMoves Villa, and LifeMoves Montgomery Street Inn; created multilingual educational brochures in Chinese, English, and Spanish to include in the kits.

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Skincare kit distribution at homeless shelters within the San Jose community

Distributed skincare kits to City Team Heritage Home, Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, CityTeam Renew: House of Grace, Salvation Army church, and more.

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Reach & partners

Measured in people reached, hours given, and partners gained.

Beyond kits and dollars, our impact lives in volunteer hours, the people we reach at each event, and the community partners — like LifeMoves — who open doors alongside us.

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Bins filled with assembled skincare kits ready for distribution.
Programs — Skincare Kit Distribution

Free kits with everything to start caring for your skin.

We provide free skincare kits containing essential skincare products, sun care resources, and educational materials to individuals with limited access to these resources.

An assembled Skin Health First kit with cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen, lip balm and a skincare guide.
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Broad-spectrum sunscreen

SPF protection to guard against the UV exposure that drives most preventable skin cancers.

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Daily moisturizer & cream

Nourishing hydration to keep skin healthy, comfortable, and resilient.

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Gentle cleanser

A simple, everyday cleanser to build the foundation of a healthy routine.

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Sunscreen lip balm

Because lips need protection too — an easy habit to keep on hand.

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Multilingual skincare guide

A simple 5-step routine and healthy-skin tips, printed in multiple languages.

Coming soon

Health Education Workshops.

Hands-on workshops to teach preventative skin care, sun safety, and healthy daily habits are in development. Check back soon — or follow along on Instagram for the first announcements.

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Get involved

Every contribution reaches someone who needs it.

Every contribution helps us bring skincare education, sun protection, and essential resources to communities that need them most. Whether you volunteer, donate, or partner with us, you can make a meaningful impact.

Volunteer

Join our volunteer team to help assemble skincare kits and support community outreach events.

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Volunteers at a Skin Health First community outreach event.

Donate

Support our mission and outreach efforts by donating new, unopened skincare products — or making a contribution to our GoFundMe.

Donated skincare products sorted for kits.

Partner with us

We partner with businesses, schools, healthcare professionals, and community organizations to host donation drives, support outreach events, and expand educational initiatives. Contact us to explore partnership opportunities.

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Skin Health First partnering with LifeMoves in San Jose.
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We'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're interested in volunteering, partnering with us, or learning more about our mission — we'd be happy to connect.

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San Jose, California

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