All research indicates that skin color has nothing to do with the skin-care products you need for healthy skin. Dark, light and every color in between, need the same vitamins and nutrients to produce healthy skin. Color differences don’t impact what products you should be using. The condition of your skin is influenced by a variety of factors, including age, ethnicity, environmental factors (sun exposure, diet, personal habits), and heredity (family history).
Regardless of ethnicity healthy skin requires a healthy diet. Different skin types require their own unique regimens to maintain a beautiful glow.
Specialized products prescribed for Black, Latina, White, Asian and Southeast Asian, weren’t specially created for any of those groups, instead the focus was directed to skin conditions those women were likely to have due to their race, as discussed below.
Darker skin needs are the same as for everyone, there are some issues that darker skin tones are more likely to experience. For example, African-Americans may be more prone to skin issues like keloidal (raised) scarring, pronounced hyper-pigmentation and ingrown hairs. Black women should avoid harsh cleansers and exfoliators because dark skin is more prone to certain issues and need customized routines to keep it looking at its best.
White skin is susceptible to early sun damage (freckling and wrinkles), and also to dry skin. Rich moisturizers are a must because as light skin thins, it gets drier. White women have the highest rate of getting melanoma(skin cancer) second only to white men.
Latina skin is more likely to be oily and prone to acne and blemishes. The worst part about this is that it can last well past teenage years. Hyper-pigmentation (i.e.manchas). Latinos also get dark spots at high rates and many are usually allergic to benzoyl peroxide. Because they age slower and have oily skin, they are less likely to develop wrinkles at an early age due to sun exposure.
Asian and Southeast Asian women have collagen-rich skin (so wrinkles come later) but it’s temperamental. Studies show that Asian skin is more sensitive than other types. Asian skin is extremely sensitive to sun, hormonal changes and harsh scrubs or peels. Any reactions, such as redness or bumps, generally take a long time to heal and can cause long-term pigment problems.
For African American, Native American, Asian, Hispanic or Southern European, consider avoiding certain treatments. Those with sensitive skin should be especially cautious. If you use products with alpha-hydroxy acids, hydroquinones or tretinoin you may risk hyper-pigmentation(chemical reactions that can cause the creation of extra pigment, which could result in darker spots). If you have darker skin, plan to use a treatment that contains Kojic acid or vitamin C.
Aging Skin
No matter who you are or what your ethnicity may be, your skin will require different care as the years go by. Chances are that as you age, you will experience increased dryness, changes in facial contour, changes in hair growth and decreased sweating. These are the impacts of the aging process.
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