African American skin has its own needs, and its own problems. There are not a great many products made specifically for black skin.  You’ll want 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, (across your forehead and down the bridge of your nose), 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 will probably respond to  natural skin cleansing products and organic skin cleansers. You can use a natural based cleanser to clean your face, once a day or more. Shea butter, green tea  and olive oil are good ingredients to look for in cleansers for African American skin.

You’ll want to dutifully exfoliate your skin in order to remove dead skin cells from your skin’s surface. This also makes treating skin discoloration easier. Exfoliation products with green tea, jojoba 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, especially if your skin is prone to acne.

Even people with African American skin still need sunscreens, contrary to popular myths. In general, 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 a 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 specializing in skin and hair care products for African Americans. It’s better to use natural products offered by these companies, since they know your skin’s issues the best.

Products that are not made with your skin in mind will do more harm than good, 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

http://www.nyrajuskincare.com