Discovery channel offers tips for African American skin care

Brown skin is unique, and requires its own kind of care. This is why a variety of African American skin care products exist especially for darker skin tones. Discovery Health published an article detailing things that ethnic women should consider when taking care of their skin to ensure that they are doing all they can to keep themselves healthy.

First, the health news provider recommended washing your face daily with gentle cleansers that don't try out the skin. Second, Discovery suggested making sure that the skin care products you use are made for your particular skin type. For example, if you have oily skin don't use heavy amounts of moisturiser.

Finally, the health site stated that your medication could be affecting your skin.

"Many drugs increase sun sensitivity, making it especially important to apply sunscreen or avoid the sun altogether. Among these medications are birth control pills, antibiotics, acne medicines and cancer drugs," according to Discovery.

The Skin Cancer Foundation adds to this point about African Americans and sun exposure by stating on their website that everyone is capable of getting skin cancer, regardless of their race, and ethnic women should get regular check-ups from their dermatologist.

 

For Halloween, costumes are important but don't forget about makeup

Halloween is right around the corner, so it's time to find the right African American skin care product to complete your look. While many people think the costume is the only important thing about this holiday, the right makeup can make you really stick out at parties this year. 

AdultHalloweenCostumes.com offered some tips to women for how to enhance their Halloween costume this year through using the right makeup.

"A witch might want to go with a slightly green foundation, add in shading, heavy eyebrows or go for a more glamour make-up. A vampire would want a more living dead look with a grey, ashen foundation to build on," according to the costume website.

TV star Martha Stewart gave out some advice of her own on how to look unique on Halloween. She suggested trying a cosmetic that as a glittery affect to go along with an angel, princess or sorceress costume. She also said that flesh-toned makeup, which many women have in their bag already, can be used as a base for a basic cat look.  

Keep your makeup looking great all day long, even in the harsh office environment

It can be difficult to know how to keep the skin healthy during long hours of sitting in an office, especially due to the dry, circulating air. There are many skin care products for black skin that can transition easily to create either a day or night look, but how can you look great all day with all of the stresses that come from office life? Here are a few tips to keep skin under control during your hectic day.

First, the air conditioning in the office can cause free radicals that penetrate the skin and can cause wrinkles and other issues. To combat this problem, try using African American skin care products with antioxidant-rich ingredients such as green tea. These substances have been shown to protect against free radicals, so you can look great while helping to keep pollutants from getting under your skin.

Next, if your makeup seems to disappear by the middle of the day, try using some finishing solutions to help keep the look in place. There are many products out there, such as makeup primer and serums, that are made to keep cosmetics looking fresh all day long without having to add on layer after layer. 

Want the celebrity look? It doesn't take a fortune to achieve

Most women would love to get the flawless look that celebrities seem to achieve so easily. For African American women, there are many black skin care products that can help you get the high-cost look without spending a fortune. Recently, Parade magazine offered tips on how to look like you're famous while sticking to a budget.

First, the news provider suggested using a bold lipstick. Bright red colors can make you stand out, and when you find the bright color that works for you, a glamorous look becomes effortless. Next, Parade recommended filling out the eyebrows to make the eyes pop without the need for expensive makeup.

"To achieve this look, go a few shades darker than your original eyebrow color. For example, if you're blonde, don't go for a black brow. Stick with the same color family," said the news source.

Marie Claire magazine states that the best way to get the celebrity look is to create a "smoky eye." The periodical said to first apply a cream concealer to the eye, then use an eyeliner to trace the top lid from the inner corner to the outer. Then use eye shadow all over the lid and slightly past the outer corner to get the sultry look.