If you take a look around you, you will notice that people have different skin types and complexions. Some have fair skin. Others have white skin. And there are people who also have black skin. Some of you don’t realize that there are certain ways to take care of your skin depending on your skin color. When it comes to black skin care, understanding that your skin contains melanin which protects it from harmful ultraviolet rays is crucial. Moreover, melanin serves as your skin’s natural sun protector, which is commonly known as SPF. It protects your skin more efficiently compared to the melanin of white skin.

It is also a known fact that melanin is the reason why African-American women appear much younger looking than Caucasian women. The aging process of dark skin is much slower than the aging process of white skin. Studies have concluded that the lighter your skin, the more prone it is to aging.

Dark skin however doesn’t necessarily mean that it does not age. African-Americans undergo a different skin aging process in such a way that the skin tends to look rougher, dark marks appear and it sags as well. This is why it is so important for people with black skin to make a conscious effort to take care of it.

Having a basic skin care regimen is crucial to the beauty and health of your skin.  Cleanse, tone and moisturize. Moisturizing your skin as an African American is a very important step in your skin care regimen.  Moisturizers hold the moisture in and help your skin to become soft, smooth and radiant.

When your skin matures as an African American, it develops certain growths such as seborrheic keratoses, which are generally small bumps that are black or brown in color. People often mistake them for moles. Although these growths are not completely related to sun exposure, other factors included are your genetic make-up and your aging cycle. Even if these growths are not life-threatening for the most part, you should know that they increase through time. The only way to remove them is to have them removed by a dermatologist.

Black skin care can be understood more fully if you take the time to understand the science behind it. Even if it is inevitable for you to age and undergo major physical changes, this does not mean that you cannot protect your skin and keep it healthy.

Just to remind you, for those of you with black skin especially in areas with cold climates, the best thing to apply on your skin would be a moisturizer to prevent it from getting dry. On the other hand, for those of you with black skin who are living in areas with hot climates, you should use toners to keep your skin from getting too oily.

Black skin care is all about learning what your skin needs to stay healthy, radiant and beautiful.

Dedicated to Your Beauty,

Juliette Samuel,

Esthetician/Publisher

NYRAJU Skin Care – Natural Skin and Hair Care products for People of Color

http://www.nyrajuskincare.com