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...
Eczema, otherwise known as Atopic Dermatitis, can affect anyone from babies, kids to adults. It is a very common skin condition which often presents as dry and itchy patches on the skin. Though it doesn't have a cure, there are various ways of treating eczema to help manage the symptoms associated with the skin condition. Causes of eczema The common signs of eczema are a rash with itchiness and dry skin. Eczema usually flares up when it comes into contact with allergens including some types of skin products, detergents, make up, clothing, some types of food and environmental factors. Symptoms of eczema The symptoms include but are not limited to; Itchy skin Dry skin Rashes Thick patches of skin Flaky...
Healthy skin is the goal. It doesn't just happen. It takes consistency over time to get the desired results. One way of doing so is by exfoliating. What exactly is exfoliation and what are its benefits? Exfoliation basically means getting rid of the dead skin cells. You can do this by using an exfoliating tool, chemical or a Face and Body Scrub. Naturally our skin sheds off dead skin cells although not completely which could results in clogged pores and dry or flaky skin. Exfoliating helps get rid of this for a more flawless and smooth skin. Why do you need to exfoliate? Exfoliating helps unclog pores Day in day out, our skin is exposed to dirt particles, toxins in...
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...
One cannot talk about skin care without touching on skin bleaching. In simple terms, skin bleaching is the process of using natural or synthetic products to lighten skin tone or to reduce dark patches on skin. Although not desirable, there are a lot of creams, soaps, pills and concoctions a lot of people use to achieve an overall lighter complexion. How does it work? People use different techniques to achieve their desired results. The common ones include Lotions, creams and pills Chemical peeling Hydroquinone Microdermabrasion Use of laser treatment Apart from a heightened sense of self-esteem for a short period, skin bleaching is not known to have any health benefits. For the most part, skin bleaching creams and lotions reduce...
