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Tag - black skin

08Mar

EXTRASHADE Sunscreen

I know you have heard the saying that darker skin types have more melanin which gives it some extra UV (Ultraviolet) protection, there is no disputing this fact. However, UV rays do penetrate all skin types and will eventually damage the epidemis and skin collagen. This is why some people with rich complexions have saggy skin. Melanin is a naturally occurring pigment in the body which is responsible for the color of our skin, with darker skin types having more...

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08Mar

Sunscreen for Dark Skin Is a Must

Sunѕсrееn iѕ like any оthеr рrоduсt you massage into your face. If it iѕn't formulated to complement your соmрlеxiоn, it can irritate уоur skin. Hеrе are some healthy аdviсе fоr your skin. Tоdау, rесоgnitiоn оf thе riѕkѕ posed bу UV rауѕ hаѕ motivated ѕсiеntiѕtѕ to study what’s gоing оn in оur cells whеn thеу’rе in the ѕun – аnd devise mоdеrn wауѕ tо wаrd off thаt damage. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SUN HITS SKIN Sunlight is composed оf packets оf energy саllеd...

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04Aug

SUNSCREEN MADE FROM SCRATCH AND WELL RESEARCHED

Whеthеr уоu hаvе fаir оr dark skin, hit the bеасh еvеrу dау оr only оn vacation, are 16 оr 60, уоu need tо use sunscreen if уоu’ll bе in thе sun for lоngеr than a fеw minutes. But with bоttlеѕ and tubеѕ covered with сlаimѕ, “it’s rеаllу hard to mаkе sense оf what аll thе tеrminоlоgу mеаnѕ,” ѕауѕ Rоораl V. Kundu, аn associate рrоfеѕѕоr of dеrmаtоlоgу at the Nоrthwеѕtеrn University Fеinbеrg Sсhооl of Mеdiсinе, whо researches how реорlе buy аnd...

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24Jul

FORMULATIONS THAT MAKE UP A GOOD SUNSCREEN

No matter who you are, you will always have desires. It’s only natural to have wants unless you were manufactured from scraps of C-3PO. Besides wealth, the average human desires to have the perfect, alluring body and as such comes to the dream of having a flawless skin. Technology has led to the creation of beauty products to suit the skin of all humans but with the issue of the depleting ozone-layer comes sunrays that have proved to be...

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11Jul

INCREASE IN MELANIN PRODUCTION LEADS TO PIH

There has never been an era where research into beauty has peaked to the level that there's a skin product suitable for all skin types. Days of skin bleaching are fading away, people of color are starting to accept the beauty of their skin and also, have started patronizing beauty products in sync with their skin type but yet, many people are not aware enough of the impact of hyperpigmentation when it comes to people of color. The fact...

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24Jun

THE COMPREHENSIVE SUNSCREEN FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR

The days of neglecting one’s skin pertaining to sunray effects due to having a dark skin tone are over. Melanin is not some bulletproof against the harsh effects of UVA and UVB rays, people of color have become conscious about themselves and have started taking advantage of the benefits of sunscreens. Preserving life is one of the basic survival instincts of human beings and sunscreens offer such especially in this era, especially in the fight against skin cancer. The skin...

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28May

WHY SUNSCREEN IS THE ONLY BEAUTY PRODUCT YOU’LL EVER NEED

You won’t believe me, but I have got great news about eternal beauty.  And I won’t be surprised if you’ve already started picturing the image of a dangerous voyage in your head. What is amazing is that this quest requires no slaying of dragons, no lost islands or the need to hire Indiana Jones. The secret to eternal beauty is just a few miles away from you, and bottled up in the Daily Defense Hydrating Sunscreen Lotion SPF30 by...

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21Apr

FIVE EFFECTIVE TACTICS TO FIGHT HYPERPIGMENTATION

Hyperpigmentation is a major threat to radiant and even skin tone especially amongst people of color.  For a simple compound word, it shows itself in many diverse and complex forms such as Post-Inflammatory skin pigmentation caused by trauma or allergy, sun spots, age spots and melasma caused by hormonal pregnancy changes and contraceptives. It basically occurs due to damage or overstimulation of melanocytes that produce melanin which gives the skin its color. Accumulation of excess melanin then leads to...

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08Apr

WHAT MAKES EXTRASHADE PERFECT FOR SKIN OF COLOR

HYALURONIC ACID A Natural component of the skin that attaches to collagen to effectively and gently hydrate, helping add smoothness and glow to the skin POMEGRANATE This fountain of youth is rich in antioxidants. It helps repair damaged skin and soothes irritated skin. It may also stimulate production of collagen and elastin. Most anti-aging products bank on this ingredient VITAMINS C AND E The combination of Vitamins C and E help increase collagen levels, reduce melanin production, repair damage and lighten pigmentation COCONUT EXTRACT An excellent hydrator and...

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24Mar

How to celebrate your skin’s richness to prevent hyperpigmentation

"If somebody has beautiful skin, it invites us to a deeper understanding as to what is going on inside their body" - David Wolfe How radiant and beautiful your skin appears, will always be a sign of your entire well-being. And one thing people of color should always be thankful for is the gift of a skin that doesn’t easily crack. With adequate skin care, you can maintain health, confidence, a mind at peace, and ultimately celebrate a rich and even complexion...

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