When it comes to a good skincare routine, less is best. Simple, natural, and effective ingredients are essential to clearing your skin for that natural melanin glow. Ladies, you’ll love this list! Fellas, you’ll find gems in here too!
Here are seven facial cleansers for my beautiful black and brown people:
1. Urban Skin Rx
No matter your skin concerns, the Urban Skin Rx collection has a product for you. The creators of this collection, Rachel Roff and Dr. David Henderson developed this line to address skin concerns that are typically seen in people with darker complexions. This line isn't exclusive to women either, so fellas if you're looking to take care of the skin under your beard these products are worth a try!
2. BEVEL Face Wash for Men | Clarifies + Soothes
Fellas, this one is for you! BEVEL’s Fash Wash helps cleanse, revitalize and hydrate skin. It's infused with coconut water, tea tree oil, and Vitamin B3. Try this cleanser out for a fresher, healthier appearance.
3. Jacq's Healing Face Cleanser
This game-changing face cleanser dissolves dirt, makeup, and impurities on the skin. It’s rich in amino acids, and fruit enzymes like papaya extract, Vitamin B3, and moringa extract, which all work together to leave your skin feeling clean and refreshed.
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4. Hanahana Beauty Black + Brown Scrub
Formulated with black soap, rose water, brown sugar, honey, Vitamin E, jojoba oil, and lavender essential oil, this scrub is made to fight acne while the honey acts as a soothing agent and hydrator. The result? Smooth, clear, and perfectly dewy skin.
5. Golde Clean Greens Face Mask
Packed with natural chlorella, spirulina, and mango juice, this powder-to-gel formula by Golde is made with 100% pure, edible superfoods. It not only gently detoxifies the skin but it also delivers key nutrients to promote clear, glowing skin.
6. Epara Cleansing Oil
This luxury brand’s mild cleansing oil improves the overall appearance and softness of the skin. Its highly nourishing, naturally active ingredients prevent irritation, regulate sebum, brighten skin, and target hyperpigmentation.
7. buttah. Cleanser
Made for most skin types, this gentle gel cleanser features coconut oil, palm oil, and lavender flower extract. When it comes to our melanin-rich skin, it’s all about maintaining the natural pH, oil and moisture balance.
So there you have it! Seven amazing brands that will get your skin right this spring and through the rest of the seasons. We hope you find the perfect one for you!
Tia Muhammad, BS, is an award-winning freelance content & media creative, copywriter, blogger, digital designer, and marketing consultant. She owns the boutique content and digital media company, jackieGLDN|studio.