Why do you need a skin care regimen for your beautiful black skin? The answer is quite simple.

In order to have soft supple skin, skin that’s not dull, gray or ashy, skin that’s soft to the touch, it’s a good idea to understand the importance of ingredients, products and how to use them.

A black skin care regimen will provide a system for you to follow. It will acquaint you with the product mix for your skin and when and how to use them.

The essence of black skin care is simplicity. The beauty of great black skin care is knowing what your skin really wants and needs.

Typically a good black skin care regimen would consist of three basic steps but there are other factors that can enhance your beauty, such as exfoliating your skin.

Cleanse – Yes, cleansing, the most important step in any beauty regimen, lays the proper foundation for great skin. Cleansing removes dirt, oil and dead skin cells, all of which can lead to clogged pores and breakouts.

A good cleanser nourishes your skin and doesn’t strip it of its natural oils. So this will caution your use of soaps and cleansers that give you a foaming action that is typically associated with “clean”.

Products that contain green tea or coconut derived fatty acids will work just as well without creating the lather (detergent factor) you often associate with clean skin.

Tone – After you cleanse your skin, you’ll want to tone it. The toners role is to correct the pH balance of your skin after you clean it. If you have chosen the right cleanser for your skin, there’s the possibility that you won’t need a toner. But, toners can deliver beneficial ingredients to your skin, such as essential oils, rose being one of the best of them.

Moisturize – Your skin is thirsty and craves moisture, vitamins and antioxidants. It needs protection from within and without. A great way to moisturize and fortify your skin is with a good face oil or serum. You’ll want to find oils like jojoba, olive, avocado and sweet almond that can be used with your skin type.
Moisturizers help hold moisture in your skin and acts as a barrier to prevent the loss of water. Oily skin will want a more fluid lotion as a moisturizer, while dry skin will need a heavier cream.

The season and climate will determine how much of your product you use. A good rule of thumb is to apply your moisturizer after you shower or bathe while your skin is still damp.

Beauty is in the details …

I’m going to do a series for you and talk in detail about the different types of cleansers, toners and moisturizers that are good for your skin. You’ll be surprised at some of the ingredients and how they are working to provide your with soft, smooth, radiant skin.

Who of you doesn’t want your skin to be radiant, softer, younger looking skin? Join me next week as we begin with a detailed look at cleansers for your beautiful black skin.

Until next time …
Dedicated to Your Beauty,

Juliette Samuel

Aesthetician/Author/Aromatherapist/ Publisher
Nyraju Skin Care