Is Hyperpigmentation A Side Effect of Chemotherapy?

It has taken me 13 1/2 years to write two articles on skin care and how it relates to cancer.  My mother had breast and bone cancer and I watched her move through all of the stages of hair loss and skin changes. One of the side effects of chemotherapy is cutaneous hyperpigmentation.  Because hair […] Read More

Can You Improve The Texture of Your Beautiful Black Skin

What do you think of when you imagine skin texture? Is it what your skin looks or feels like? The outer layer of your skin is where you can see telltale signs of something going wrong within your body, whether the changes come from natural aging or other factors. What do the visible signs  tell […] Read More

Where’s the Bright Spot in Hyperpigmentation and African American Skin

  Almost anyone under the sun can be prone to hyperpigmentation, you know the spots, those dark patches of skin formed from the over production of melanin. Anything from hormonal changes to skin inflammation, adverse reactions to facial peels and other chemicals can cause hyperpigmentation.  Hyperpigmentation ranks as a legitimate and growing concern in African […] Read More

Microdermabrasion and African American Skin

Every skin type has special needs and there is no procedure that brings the same results. The reason for this is because skin reacts to chemicals and tools differently, add to that the environmental factors like pollution and the individual’s lifestyle. If you’re looking to improve the condition of your skin start with the more […] Read More

Skin Discoloration and African American Skin

As African Americans, most of us experience skin discoloration at one point or another in our lives.  In fact, there is a huge variety of skin discolorations that affects people all around the world, regardless of skin color, creed and demographics. Let’s take a closer look at the causes of skin discolorations, dark spots and […] Read More

Hyperpigmentation and Ethnic Skin

It’s rather interesting to note that many people used to believe that individuals with ethnic skin were safe from hyperpigmentation. Such individuals have no idea of the real underlying causes of hyperpigmentation. If they did, they would know that individuals with ethnic skin can get hyperpigmentation too. Here is a look at hyperpigmentation and ethnic […] Read More

Skin Care For Black Skin

In the ethnic skin and hair care marketplace, an attempt is being made to place you in the all inclusive category.  All inclusive as in African American, Hispanic and Asian all falling under one banner. Where will this leave you when it comes to your skin in particular? According to Rob Walker, senior analyst for […] Read More

Black Skin and Warmer Weather Often Means More Skin Exposure

Warmer weather means more skin exposure for some of my beautiful black sisters.  This is not always a good thing.  Let’s face it, as the flowers begin to blossom and show off their beauty, some of you begin to show off your assets. If you insist on me seeing your assets, let’s get the skin […] Read More

Black Skin and Discoloration- How Do You Handle It?

Whether is from too much sun, hormones or past breakouts, skin discoloration can be improved overtime with facials that target the spots. Skin care therapists are adding lightening and brightening facials to their menu of offerings and exfoliation is one of the keys in this type of facial. Exfoliation is imperative because discoloration needs to […] Read More

Skin Discoloration-Hyperpigmentation and People Of Color

  Are You Challenged With Skin Discoloration-Hyperpigmentation? It’s a known fact that much of the world’s population is of brown skin or darker hues. They’re (industry) always trying to categorize people, and there is, in the industry, what’s known as the Fitzpatrick Scale. It gauges color and skin type based on numbers (roman numerals I-VI). […] Read More

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