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. 

Wearing winter makeup in warm weather is a faux pas

 

Once the temperatures begin to rise, you probably chuck your sweaters, scarves and boots into the closet and break out the sunglasses and sandals, but what about your makeup bag?

Matte lipstick and dramatic rosy blush can be very chic and eye-catching against a white, snowy backdrop, but when worn in balmy weather, your look may appear more than a little out of place.

As such, spring is the perfect time to update your makeup with new products for black skin.

First, know that bright eye shadow colors are not only appropriate for warm weather, but can make you stand out in a crowd. Play with jewel-toned blues, greens and yellows to see what works best on your skin.

Ditch the lipstick in favor of a light gloss or tinted balm. These are less heavy than their winter-appropriate counterparts and will accentuate your sunny glow.

On your cheeks, seek out a black skin care product with bronze shimmer to highlight your cheekbones and flatter your chocolate complexion.

Skin care for people with eczema

 

If you use the best African American skin care products that contain SPF and natural extracts of green tea and pomegranate, then you are already doing a lot to boost the health of your skin. Unfortunately, sometimes, no matter what you do you may still find yourself with a skin condition like eczema.

Eczema is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes you to have dry and itchy skin and a visible rash. It is estimated that more than 35 million Americans suffer from this disorder, according to the National Eczema Association. This number represents a 400 percent increase in prevalence in the past 30 years.

Synthetic fibers, detergents and rough or poor-fitting clothing can trigger an eczema flare-up. Stress, anxiety and environmental factors such as cold temperatures or dry air can also cause eczema to get worse.

The National Eczema Association states that a strict skin care regimen is the key to manage this disease. The organization recommends moisturizing within three minutes after every shower, applying a cold compress to your skin and using gentle skin care products to combat eczema. 

Spring is the perfect time to toss out old skin care products

 

Everyone has a product that they use each day until every drop is gone, like your favorite fade cream for black skin. However, other creams, potions and cleaners are likely to sit in a drawer or cabinet until they are way past their expiration dates, where they pose risks to your skin.

Products that have passed their use-by dates are not only ineffective and foul-smelling, but they can cause infection or rashes, especially for individuals with sensitive skin. So, this spring remember to go through your old products and toss the ones that smell bad, have changed in texture or those that you can't even remember purchasing.

Creams and cosmetics that come in a jar and are applied with the fingers are the most likely to become contaminated with bacteria or fungus, which can cause pimples or even a serious infection if they come into contact with broken skin, so you should get rid of these first.

The best part about purging all of these old cosmetics is that you now have space to stock up on your old favorites, like that black skin product that your girlfriends keep stealing from you.