avoid clogging of pores, which may lead to a breakout.”
Tips to choose the best face cleanser for black skin
• Choose a gentle cleanser. Particularly if your skin is sensitive (which is the case of most people with black skin), you need a black skin care product that won’t strip moisture from your face, even if you use it frequently. Aside from the word “gentle”, look for key words like “hypoallergenic,” “fragrance-free” and “soap-free”. Opt for non-comedogenic cleansers to help avoid the formation of whiteheads, blackheads, and other forms of acne.
• Choose a cleanser that suits your skin type. The best way to do this is by checking the label and look for ingredients that could aggravate or start skin problems. For example, common ingredients like salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide tend to be too drying for already-dry skin, but may work great for oilier skin types – so choose carefully. In general, milky cleansers tend to work well for dry and/or sensitive skin. If you choose to use a gel cleanser for oily skin, go for gel cleansers that are also oil-free. Also, Black skin care products containing propylene glycol, fragrance, alcohol, and dyes should be avoided.
• Choose a cleanser that’s soap-free. Why? Because soap can be harsh and drying to your skin, no matter what the skin type.
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