Contrary to what you may have heard, African Americans are plagued with skin problems just like everyone else. Because of their genetic composition, dark-skinned individuals are prone to skin discoloration and breakouts. This also includes some Indian, Asian, and Latino descents with darker skin tones. This is due to the amount of melanin in the skin and because African Americans have more melanin than fair-skinned individuals, special skin care is required for darker skin. What is melanin? Also known as pigment, melanin is a substance that gives natural color to the skin and hair. Individuals with darker skin tones have higher amounts of melanin, and those with less, have lighter skin tones. Different Skin Types Proper care is the key to healthy skin. Cleansing, treating, moisturizing are all part of the regimen to protect your skin. Before you can properly treat any problems, you must know your skin type. Dry - This can be a temporary problem due to the elements of Mother Nature such as the wind and sun or it can be a lifelong problem. Dry skin can be characterized by skin that looks and feels rough, fine lines or cracks. Oily - Oily skin is shiny. A ...
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Special Ingredients are not necessarily required for black skin care. This may be new to some but good natural skin care products work for African American skin as well as white, tan or any other skin tone. Skin is basically skin. The difference may be that some skin is subject to problems that others may not have. Here is what all skin types should avoid and what all skin tones need. Ingredients to Avoid -Sodium methyl paraben (all parabens)-Petroleum-based products-Chemical bleaching agents *Sodium methyl paraben - One ingredient that is commonly found in skin care lines is sodium methyl paraben. It, as well as, all parabens have been found in breast cancer patients. It is best to not use any product containing parabens. Sodium methyl paraben can result in de-pigmentation that may be permanent. *Petroleum-based products - Petroleum based products can cause damage to the skin, namely, hyper pigmentation. Petroleum can cause uneven spots to appear on the skin. Wood based alcohols and propylene glycol and do the same. Petroleum based products often cause oiliness which is what they deceptively promote to prevent. Petroleum, mineral oil and others can make one ill and cause bad skin appearance. *Chemical bleaching agents ...
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