Beautiful People
Caring for mature black skin? As a woman of color, what happens as your skin matures and how should you care for it? Even though you are fortunate to have the great blessing of melanin, you’re still confronted with certain signs of aging.
You might begin to see these conditions-
- blotchy, uneven skin tone
- dry, dull, ashy looking skin
- white spots on your legs and arms
- fine lines and wrinkles-especially on lighter skin
- sagging jawlines
Maturing Skin? What’s a Girl to Do?
It’s important to understand that your skin is changing and you can no longer use the same products you’ve used most of your life. Begin your search for products that will work well with your changing skin, something that’s more for your current skin condition. A good skin care regimen is crucial at this point in life.
And also, keep in mind that your entire face may not be dry just parts of it. Yes, you’ll have to work a bit more to keep your skin beautiful but it will be worth every drop of moisturizer. With that being said …
Don’t Be Tempted by …
A beautiful black face on a container. This doesn’t always mean the product is for you. The image captures your attention, but what do the ingredients say? Too much alcohol can be drying to your skin. Parabens and other fillers can cause skin irritations.
Looking for a bargain doesn’t always bring you great value. Learn to recognize ingredients that will nourish your skin and provide the youthful radiant glow you’re looking for.
You’ll want to see hyaluronic acid in your moisturizers or serums. Green tea and lactic acids will work wonders as ingredients in your cleansers. Jojoba wax beads will provide gentle exfoliation to remove dead skin cells and wild oats and honey will make a great hydrating masque.
What Do You Look for To Care For Your Maturing Black Skin?
- Find a cleanser that’s for your new skin type, one that’s good for dry, oily or combination mature skin.
- Use warm not hot water on your face.
- Moisturize more often using a rich cream after cleansing.
- Use a sunscreen. Not only do they protect your skin from the sun but they prevent your skin from darkening and help with uneven skin tone.
- Get a professional facial once a month. The esthetician will give you a deep cleanse and exfoliate your skin helping to improve your overall skin tone.
That’s the short of it.
Let me know what you’re doing to take care of your skin as you mature. Post a comment and tell me what potion you’ve come up with to care for your beautiful black skin as you mature. As always …
Dedicated To Your Beauty,
Juliette Samuel,
Esthetician/Author/Publisher
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