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...
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...
For new mothers, dry skin in babies can be frustrating. Navigating the different changes of a newborn baby is often overwhelming. The last thing mothers want to deal with is dry skin but it happens more often than not. Should you be worried when you baby has dry skin? What can you do to offset its occurrence? Before we jump into it, dry skin in babies is normal to a large extent. Babies usually need time to adjust to life outside the womb. Other times too, they may be reacting to skin care products, new clothes, allergens or a wide range of other environmental factors. Do not panic if your baby has dry skin. Do these rather. Hydrate Give your...
In as much as we want our skin to be healthy overnight, it doesn't work that way. This is why it is incumbent on us to be consistent in our resolve for healthy skin. This doesn't come easy though. The hustle and bustle of everyday life gets in the way. Here are a few tips and tricks to boost your skincare routine. Wash and moisturize your face daily Facial skin is more sensitive compared to the other parts of the body. This is why it needs special attention. To improve your facial care, endeavour to wash your face everyday, at least twice daily - morning and evening. Use the Shea Butter Bar Soap, specially formulated to be gentle on your...
