Surprisingly, at a microscopic level, African-American skin is less sensitive to sun damage.  That’s why women of color look younger than lighter skinned women.  But that’s no excuse for not using natural products made especially for your African American  skin.

What most women of color don’t realize is that the amount of melanin in darker sets of skin tones makes it more prone to unique skin problems!  Along with this, black skin reacts much more differently to injuries compared to other skin types.

Women of color can also face skin issues simply because of the fact that African-American skin is composed of a much thicker dermis than other skin types.

Therefore, ethnic skin care is still crucial in order to maintain healthy and radiant skin.

So,  to keep your skin looking youthful and in tip top shape here are some easy and practical ways on how to get started today!

Lustrous and beautiful skin often starts within and expands outward. Therefore, a healthy diet is very important. A great way to maintain your skins natural glow and to help reduce breakouts is to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day and to cut out any caffeinated beverages.

Along with diet is exercise.  Taking a brisk walk only once a day can help get your blood flowing and keep your skin nice and toned.

It can’t be stressed enough how important it is to get a good night’s sleep (minimum7 hrs.)  Sleep deprivation actually robs your skin of its natural luster leaving you looking and feeling washed out! They don’t call it beauty sleep for nothing…

DON’T go to bed with makeup on! Proper skin care is important for women of color, and leaving makeup on overnight can clog your pores and cause serious breakouts! Allowing your skin to breathe is very important, especially when it comes to your face.

Darker skin tends to appear ashy when it is dry, so a good moisturizer is a MUST!

Using any type of Natural black skin care product is recommended. It’s best to apply any lotions or creams directly after bathing or showering when your skin is still somewhat damp.

Remember that while water helps to replenish your skin, water that’s to hot removes your skins natural oils.  So click your heels together and moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!

DON’T over do it, but for an even and clean complexion, cleanse your face no more than two times a day. The best times to do so are in the morning and right before you go to bed. Another important part of proper skin care for women of color is making sure that you’re using the proper type of ethnic skin care product – something that is most compatible with your skin type.

DON’T exfoliate everyday! Over-Exfoliating can actually irritate your skin and cause breakouts.   It can also tear into the tissue below the dead skin cells.  But by gently exfoliating your skin at least twice a week,  this will help get rid of dead skin cells and open up your pores to allow your skin to breathe – not to mention leaving you fresh faced.

Remember to be gentle when dealing with your skin – after all, it is your body’s largest organ!

Dedicated To Your Beauty,

Juliette Samuel,

Esthetician/Publisher

Nyraju Skin Care

http://www.nyrajuskincare.com