Try pastel lip colors for springtime

 

If the thought of pastel lipstick conjures images of chalky-lipped models from the 1960s, maybe it's time to look again. Today's lip colors are brighter and glossier than they were in the past, making them more Nicki Minaj than Twiggy.

Picking out a color and a finish that suits your skin tone and personal preferences is the hard part.

First, you can choose from glosses, tinted lip balms and lip tints, as well as traditional, richly-pigmented lipsticks. While the latter may be perfect for nighttime occasions, the other varieties allow you to sport eye-popping color during the day.

Love that pastel pink shade that Minaj sports but don't enjoy how it looks against your skin? Look for different undertones. For instance, if violet isn't a flattering hue, maybe a coral tone will accentuate your skin color better, as these have opposite base tones.

Go ahead and experiment with new colors. Using different shades of lipstick with your tried-and-true skin care for black women may help you put your best face forward while staying on trend.

 

A consistent skin care routine may lead to a bright, even complexion

 

Some women have a tendency to try out different products often, switching their brand of cleanser or moisturizer as often as they change their outfits. While this may seem like a good way to determine what products work the best, it can also cause some problems.

First, certain types of skin care for black women – especially fade creams for dark spots – take time to provide full effects. Natural tone balancing ingredients, like hyaluronic acid, are gentle, which means that while they thankfully won't wreak havoc on the skin, they may also take a while to fully even out complexions.

The same goes for cleansers and moisturizers. People with skin conditions like acne may want to be especially careful about switching these products continuously, as it can cause breakouts or inflammation of the skin.

Once ladies find their perfect skin products for black women, they should stick with them even past the point when they see results. Continuing use of these creams and potions may help keep discoloration at bay and promote a glowing complexion.

Your foundation may not provide all the sun protection you need

 

Many foundations and cosmetics offer a limited amount of protection from the sun. This may give some people a false sense of security about their skin's vulnerability under harsh UV rays.

People who apply a moisturizer with SPF under their foundation are doing a good thing for their skin. However, it may not be such a great idea to simply layer an SPF-enriched foundation over a moisturizer, according to an MSN Health article.

Doing this may decrease the efficacy of both skin care products, reported dermatologist Amy Newburger.

"You're probably only getting the coverage of [the foundation's] SPF 20, and it's probably not going to work as well as if you'd put it directly on the skin," said Newburger, quoted by the news source.

The Skin Cancer Foundation reports that it may be best to wear a product that both evens out skin tone and hydrates, like a tinted moisturizer that contains SPF.

Wearing sun protection can do more than keep sunburns and malignant skin conditions at bay, as it may also help erase black skin dark spots.

Don't ignore your skin at night

 

While many women focus on making sure that their African American skin care product is keeping their complexion looking fabulous all day, some ladies may forget how important it is to care for your skin at night. Recently, Daily Glow published an article explaining what you should be doing for your skin before you go to bed each night.

First, it's crucial that you wash your face at night. Even if you didn't wear makeup that day, the dirt, oil and pollutants that you encountered throughout the day can clog your pores and lead to acne.

Next, the news source stated that when you sleep, your body temperature increases, which can dry out your skin. This is why it's very important to use a moisturizer at night.

"To keep your skin hydrated, apply a thin layer of moisturizer that contains humectants like hyaluronic acid or glycerin, which bind water to the skin, as well as ceramides that will restore the lipid barrier," said Diane Berson, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology at the Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, quoted by the news source.

Become Gorgeous recommends that after washing your face at night, you should use a toner to remove any remaining traces of dirt or oil.