African American skin has its own needs, and its own problems. There are not a great many products made specifically for black skin.  You need to find products that will eliminate skin problems and also leave your skin beautiful and glowing.

Black skin may tend to be oily. This may only occur in the T-zone of your face, though, and other areas may be dry. Since black skin has a great deal of melanin within it, you may find your skin sensitive to cosmetics and some skin care products. Acne is a major concern encountered by African American people. In addition, your skin may become discolored and get blemishes rather easily. For this reason, select products for your skin that are gentle, but also effective.

Cleansing your skin is the first essential step in caring for black skin. It also helps to clear up acne. Your skin probably will respond to natural skin cleansing products and organic skin cleansers. You can use an organic cleanser to clean your face, once a day or more. Shea butter based products are good cleansers for African American skin.

You need to dutifully exfoliate your skin too, to remove dead skin cells from the skin’s surface. This also makes treating skin discoloration easier. Exfoliation products with green tea or oatmeal and honey are ideal for black skin.

If you have typical African American skin, you should only use black skin care products and cosmetics that are made specifically for your type of skin. They have various textures and colors, one of which should suit your skin. Water-based cosmetics are better than oil-based, if your skin is prone to acne.

Even people with African American skin still need sunscreens, contrary to popular myths. Dark skin doesn’t tan or burn easily like lighter skin, but the UV radiation can still harm it.

The melanin in your skin does not make your skin cancer-proof, so you should still use sunscreens. They will keep out harmful rays and help you maintain beautiful skin tone. Use products that will protect your skin from both UVA and UVB rays, and select a brand that does not contain PABA.

There are many different companies claiming to specialize in skin and hair care for African Americans. But do they really know your skin and hair.

Non-specialized skin care products offered for people with lighter skin may do more damage than good to darker skin, so it’s better to be safe than risk doing permanent damage to the only skin you have.

Dedicated To Your Beauty,

Juliette Samuel,

Esthetician/Publisher

NYRAJU Skin Care – Providers of Natural Skin & Hair Care Products

http://www.nyrajuskincare.com