Winning the battle against adult acne

While some people may believe it's a problem that's limited to teens, acne can strike at any age. If you're using a quality African American skin care product and washing your face regularly but you still have zits popping up then you may want to start taking control of the problem before it becomes an embarrassing situation. 

Recently, the Sacramento Bee spoke to dermatologist Melissa Schwarzschild about steps to take to combat adult acne.

"Touch your face less often. Your hands pick up bacteria and dirt throughout the day - no matter how often you wash up - which you can transfer to skin on your face," recommended The Bee, citing Schwarzschild's advice.

Another suggestion made by the news source was to control stress, since anxiety triggers sweat glands to produce more oil.

CBS News reported on this subject in 2009 and suggested limiting processed sugar because previous studies have shown that it may have an effect on complexion.

 

Websites make recommendations for lipstick for dark skin

When you've found that perfect African American skin care product that matches your complexion, you still have to find the right lipstick to match it. Recently, The Guardian ran an article to answer the question of what kind of bright lipstick works on women with dark skin. What they found is the more women should be reaching for the bold colors rather than hiding behind neutral shades. 

The news source spoke to makeup experts to get their opinion on how to transition to a new look.

"Take the color you currently wear and try something a few shades brighter first as a stain or as a gloss, then as a full color when you're ready. Going from lip balm to brick red would terrify anyone," said make-up artist Nicola Chapman, quoted by the news provider.

Chapman said that women with dark skin can try a bright orange or red by applying a slightly darker liner on top, so you can rub it in and tone down the color if you feel it's too bright.

LoveToKnow.com reports that women should always experiment with their makeup, because there are no rules for what colors work or don't work when it comes to dark skin. The site recommended trying out red and pink shades, and blending tones together until you get the right look.  

Working to keep skin under control during pregnancy

While your body is adjusting to the changes associated with pregnancy, you may see some differences in your complexion as well. Many women experience things such as acne or discoloration, which can add stress to a period of time when women need to be relaxed. It is possible, however, that the right combination of skin treatment and African American skin care products can help you achieve that true "pregnancy glow." 

WebMD spoke to dermatologists about what to do to keep your skin under control while you're preparing for a baby. One concern they discussed was how to get rid of dark patches on the skin and other pigment changes.

The experts recommended avoiding too much sun exposure, since the sun can make skin changes more prominent. Also, don't try and cover up these spots with a concealer that doesn't match your skin tone - this will only make your complexion look more blotchy.

TLC also offered some tips on this subject, and they agree that staying out of the sun is key to avoiding discoloration.

"Using sunscreen daily - rain or shine - is the best way to avoid this discoloration. If you know you're going to be out in the midday sun or at the beach, protect yourself with a sunblock of SPF 30 or higher," according to the news source.

 

Just because it's cold doesn't mean you don't need sunscreen

Now that that winter is coming, it's important to remember that just because you don't find yourself sweating from the of the sun doesn't mean that it isn't a danger to your skin. This is why it's important to use an African American skin care product with SPF year-round. 

Beauty-tips.net reminded readers that the sun shines regardless of what moth it is, so you need to stay protected against skin cancer.

"In the winter, the sun’s heat is less due to the angle of sunlight, but the ultraviolet A and B rays are still strong enough to cause skin damage. When your skin is exposed to these rays it doesn’t matter what time of year it is. The ultraviolet rays can cause permanent skin damage," according to the beauty site.

The Mayo Clinic states that snow reflects the sun's rays, so even if you feel cold it's still possible to get a sunburn. They organization recommends that individuals wear sunscreen on any exposed areas of the body, and that people wear lip balm that contains a sun protective factor as well.