(BlackDoctor.org) -- It’s a well known fact that Black skin, in general, doesn’t wrinkle as much other groups. However, our skin can still be prone to unending break outs, thanks to a combination of high-stress and intense hormonal changes. In addition to this, our melanin can help convert irritating acne to dark spots and scars that seem to take forever to disappear – adding to our stress and creating a very annoying
(BlackDoctor.org) -- What is eczema? Eczema is a general term for many types of skin inflammation, also known as dermatitis. The most common form of eczema is atopic dermatitis (some people use these two terms interchangeably). However, there are many different forms of eczema.
Eczema can affect people of any age, although the condition is most common in infants, and about 85% of people have an onset prior to 5 years of age. Eczema will permanently resolve by age 3
(BlackDoctor.org) – By now, you’ve probably gotten the hint that being blessed with darker skin doesn’t mean you’ve been given a skip-the-sunscreen excuse slip. But even if you are trying to be good and protect yourself while basking in the sun, you may still be making some mistakes that could be making you more vulnerable to those UV rays– without you even realizing it!
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Not sure how to rock the "fresh off the beach" sun-kissed look all year-round? No Caribbean Queen vacation plans? Don’t fret – it’s never too late (or too early) to be a bronzed beauty with bright, glowing skin all day, every day.
20s: Highlight Darker Skin
Bronzer isn't only for the fair-skinned. Those with darker skin tones can use it to highlight and
Skin and Beauty
-
Patricia Carol Brooks, skin & beauty editor for BlackDoctor.org, is a publisher, writer and author with an expertise in holistic beauty.
Brooks has published articles for a variety of professional and corporate web sites and is the
aromatherapy consultant for Warm Spirit, Inc., one of prime entity players in the holistic
health and beauty market.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- It’s a well known fact that Black skin, in general, doesn’t wrinkle as much other groups. However, our skin can still be prone to unending break outs, thanks to a combination of high-stress and intense hormonal changes. In addition to this, our melanin can help convert irritating acne to dark spots and scars that seem to take forever to disappear – adding to our stress and creating a very annoying
(BlackDoctor.org) -- What is eczema? Eczema is a general term for many types of skin inflammation, also known as dermatitis. The most common form of eczema is atopic dermatitis (some people use these two terms interchangeably). However, there are many different forms of eczema.
(BlackDoctor.org) – By now, you’ve probably gotten the hint that being blessed with darker skin doesn’t mean you’ve been given a skip-the-sunscreen excuse slip. But even if you are trying to be good and protect yourself while basking in the sun, you may still be making some mistakes that could be making you more vulnerable to those UV rays– without you even realizing it!
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Not sure how to rock the "fresh off the beach" sun-kissed look all year-round? No Caribbean Queen vacation plans? Don’t fret – it’s never too late (or too early) to be a bronzed beauty with bright, glowing skin all day, every day.