In order to care for black skin properly, you must know and understand first what makes your skin healthy. Then, you can work at making it stay that way. Every effort at proper skin care begins with knowing about your skin.

Aside from the fact that black skin has more melanin (the skin’s pigment), it has other qualities that make it distinct such as certain areas in the body that would be either darker or lighter in color than the rest of the body.  It is important to know your skin and inspect every inch of it on a regular monthly basis to check for signs of serious conditions such as melanoma, a form of skin cancer.

Skin cancer may not be a common condition among dark-skinned individuals but they are not risk-free and oftentimes the disease is deadlier among blacks who do acquire it. That’s why it’s very important not to treat dark spots as just a cosmetic problem. Be observant about your own skin health.

A vital step in proper black skin care is providing your skin maximum sun protection. While you can stay outside under the sun longer than someone with lighter skin, you still need to include sun protection in your daily skin regimen.

Use a sun block with at least an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 15 for daily use but bump it up to SPF 30 if you have dark spots and discolorations or particular medical conditions that make your skin very sensitive to sun exposure. Use a scent-free sunscreen product that doesn’t contain alcohol and PABA.

Good black skin care also requires nurturing your skin by using the best quality skin care products from soaps to moisturizers and anti-aging products. To keep dark skin healthy, avoid alcohol-containing facial cleansers, toners and moisturizers and choose those that are free of fragrances or dyes. Many skin care products contain AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) and while these substances are generally good for the skin, avoid products that have very high concentration of AHAs.

With the right skin care products at hand, you can now focus on the proper way of cleansing your skin. The one thing to remember about black skin care is to refrain from over-cleaning it. Many black women and men either scrub their skin too hard or they cleanse too many times a day. Washing your face once in the morning and at night should be enough. Make sure to use products without harsh ingredients and always use products that are designed for your specific skin.

Juliette Samuel,

Esthetician/Publisher

NYRAJU Skin Care

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