Urban Skin Rx®, an unparalleled line of clinical skincare products, was developed by Rachel Roff, a highly successful Licensed Aesthetician. In 2006 Rachel opened her own medical spa, in Charlotte, NC, and it quickly became the leading medical spa and laser center for treating melanin-rich skin. Through her experience working on clients, Rachel learned which ingredients and formulations most effectively improved common conditions in skin of color, including hyperpigmentation and melasma. Recognizing the wide unmet need for products to address the concerns of diverse skin tones, Rachel founded Urban Skin Rx® in 2010. Urban Skin Rx® and Pro Strength™ collections include effective, targeted solutions with scientifically researched ingredients to help reduce the appearance of dark marks and uneven skin tone. The brand also offers additional products that smooth texture, reduce the visible signs of aging and fight acne and dry skin. Urban Skin Rx® is sold online at urbanskinrx.com and at Target, Ulta, Walmart, Walgreens, Amazon, CVS, QVC.com, HSN.com and Dermstore.com. In 2020, the brand launched its first international distribution in Nigeria.
Our Founders

Rachel Roff
Founder & CEO
Rachel Roff grew up in Northern California, where her personal experiences fueled her passion to become a medical aesthetician and open her own medical spa.
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Founder & CEO
Rachel Roff grew up in Northern California, where at an early age she experienced intense bullying due to a large nevus mole on her face and struggles with acne. While getting a college degree was important, her personal experiences fueled her passion to become a medical aesthetician and open her own medical spa. She attended University of San Francisco and later moved to Charlotte, NC where she attended University of North Carolina at Charlotte and completed her BA in Sociology. One week after finishing college, she attended the National Aesthetics Institute and received her license. After that she entered the industry and began working at a medical spa as a laser technician.
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Dr. David Henderson
Founding Medical Director
Dr. David Henderson is the Founding Medical Director at Urban Skin Rx®. He is currently a hospitalist at Presbyterian Hospital-Charlotte.
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Founding Medical Director
Dr. David Henderson is the Founding Medical Director at Urban Skin Rx®. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1988 from the University of California. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1994. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Richland Memorial Hospital and the Dorn V.A. Hospital in Columbia, SC. During his final year, he served as Chief Resident. He has served as Medical Director for a national Laser Hair removal center here in Charlotte. He is currently a hospitalist at Presbyterian Hospital-Charlotte.
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Melissa Butler
The Lip Bar, LLC
Melissa Butler
The Lip Bar, LLC
Melissa Butler is a Detroit native who launched start-up beauty brand, The Lip Bar, into a nationwide phenomenon. Melissa has been featured by Entrepreneur, Forbes, Essence, LinkedIn and more for her work in diversifying the beauty industry and pioneering vegan products. Her passion for disrupting beauty norms was evident in her Ted Talk on the intersection of beauty and culture. She firmly believes “Everyone deserves to have representation. Without it, we are left seeking validation.” Melissa obtained her B.A. in Business Finance from Florida A&M University before going on to work on Wall Street as a licensed stockbroker and then helping to change the beauty industry as we know it.

Deisha Barnett
UPS, Strategic Communications
Deisha Barnett
UPS, Strategic Communications
Deisha is Vice President of Strategic Communications at UPS where she leads storytelling targeting UPS’s workforce and external stakeholders around the globe guiding communications strategy focused on the company’s commitment to its people and its approach to environmental, social and governance issues.
Previously, Deisha led the Metro Atlanta Chamber’s brand communications team and was the organization’s first head of Diversity and Inclusion. Deisha has also held leadership positions at Walmart, and her nonprofit service includes: the executive advisory council for the University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications, the board of the Atlanta Press Club, the board for the Grady Health Foundation, and the board for Next Gen Men and Women.
Deisha is a proud wife, mom and alumna of Clark Atlanta University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications with a concentration in public relations.

Steven Skoler
Friend Skoler & Co
Steven Skoler
Friend Skoler & Co
Steven Skoler has over 30 years of experience working as an investor/operating manager with growing middle market companies. Current and former Board memberships include Accessories Marketing, Inc., Ballet Jewels LLC, Box Services, LLC, CNC Global Limited, Event Photography Group, Inc., Hopkins Manufacturing Corp., Kenlin Pet Supply, Inc., Madan Plastics, Inc., Salon Lofts Group LLC, and Woodstream Corporation. Mr. Skoler has also served as the President of Madan Plastics and a Vice President of Kenlin Pet Supply. Mr. Skoler holds a B.A. from Harvard University and an M.B.A. from The Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Cheryl Moss
Friend Skoler & Co
Cheryl Moss
Friend Skoler & Co
Cheryl Moss has over 15 years of investor experience and has been a member of the Friend Skoler & Co. team since 2006. Ms. Moss currently serves on the Board of Directors of Hex Performance. She also serves on the Board of the Association for Corporate Growth's New Jersey Chapter. Prior to joining Friend Skoler & Co., Ms. Moss was a Senior Analyst at Prudential Private Capital, where she originated and managed a portfolio of private placement fixed income investments. Ms. Moss earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business with concentrations in Finance and Accounting.

Rachel Roff
Urban Skin RX
Rachel Roff
Urban Skin Rx®
Rachel Roff is the Founder and CEO of Urban Skin Rx®, a clinical skincare brand for diverse skin tones. An established licensed aesthetician, Rachel is a game-changer in the beauty space and prides herself on bringing inclusivity to the clinical skincare industry. Rachel’s journey began in 2006 when she founded Urban Skin Solutions Medical Spa in Charlotte, NC. After treating thousands of clients for common skincare conditions related to melanin-rich skin, Rachel founded Urban Skin Rx® skin care line in 2010 and has continued to grow a notable roster of high caliber, celebrity clientele. Rachel has been featured in numerous publications and recognized as a leading beauty innovator by Forbes and WWD. Urban Skin Rx® is sold nationwide in over 5,000 locations at Walmart, Target, Ulta, CVS, dermstore.com, HSN.com, QVC.com and direct-to-consumer at urbanskinrx.com.
By The Numbers
53% Black
64% BIPOC
87% Female
46% Black
55% BIPOC
90% Female
33% Black
33% BIPOC
66% Female
40% Black
60% BIPOC
80% Female
Survey current as of March 2022.