Sensitive skin can be a challenge for anyone, but for dark-skinned women, it can present unique challenges due to specific skin characteristics. Whether you're dealing with redness, itching, or discomfort, taking care of sensitive skin requires a tailored approach. We provide valuable insights and actionable tips to help you achieve a radiant and comfortable complexion in this blog post. Understanding Sensitive Skin in Dark-skinned Women Sensitive skin can manifest in various ways including excessive dryness, burning sensations, and increased susceptibility to irritation. Understanding the underlying factors can help in to better address these concerns. Skin Barrier Function Black skin has a natural barrier that's thicker and more compact, which can contribute to a reduced ability to retain moisture. This can lead...
Facial care is great but so is skincare in general. As the largest organ of the body, the skin is often neglected. However, taking care of the skin in general does so much good not only to its appearance but also its health. One way of doing so is nourishing the skin with lotions, creams or oils. When it comes to body oils, there are 2 schools of thought. One faction sees it as moisturizing whilst the other side sees it as greasy. The key thing to remember here is that body oils are an essential part of skincare and does magic to the skin plus they are ideal for all skin types. Here are more benefits of body oils...
Christmas in our part of the world screams one thing, the harmattan. The harmattan is no joke. This extremely dry weather comes with a lot of dust and very dry hair. Apart from it being extremely uncomfortable, it has dire effects on the skin if not treated well. So what can you do to make sure your skin does not suffer unduly from the harmattan? Limit your time in the shower We get it. You might want to organize a whole concert in the shower but do limit your bath time to about 5 to 10 minutes. Staying too long in the shower strips off your natural oils. You do need all the natural oils you can get during this period. Shower...
Dark circles, which is often associated with tiredness, is not a good look. It can affect anyone but is common among older people, those with darker skin tones and people diagnosed with periorbital hyperpigmentation. Fatigue, is one of the major causes of dark circles. Other causes include age, anaemia, over-exposure to the sun, allergies, dehydration, eyestrain and many others. Here are a few home remedies to reduce the appearance of dark circles. Get some rest One of the surest ways of reducing the appearance of dark circles is to get some rest. Being deprived of sleep makes the skin dull which makes the blood vessels and tissues more visible. Getting enough rest helps in the rejuvenation process which in turn...
Taking care of your skin is an every day activity. Prioritizing your skin day and night helps in maintaining its health. Most of us are good at taking care of the skin during the day. The night time skincare routine is equally important. Here are a few things to do at night for your skin. Remove makeup Never go to bed with your makeup on. Doing so will clog your pores and increase the likelihood of acne forming. No matter how tired you are, always remove your makeup before bedtime. Double cleansing with the Shea Butter Bar Soap and Facial Cleanser will effectively take it off. In cases where the makeup on is so thick or 'stubborn' apply coconut oil...
