Fight off skin's worst enemies

 

If you use the best African American skin care products and moisturize every night, then you are already doing a lot for the health of your complexion. Recently, Hive Health Media ran an article explaining what your skin's worst enemies are and how to protect against them.

First, sun exposure is the number one thing that causes damage to the skin. The National Institutes of Health states that wearing sunscreen and staying out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is the best way to avoid too much sun.

Second, a diet high in fatty foods can result in unhealthy skin.

"Dull and lifeless skin is a direct indication as to what is going on inside your body.  Fill your diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, beans, healthy fats, and essential fatty acids such as fish or krill oil to ensure that your cells are healthy and strong," according to Hive Health Media.

Finally, pollution can cause a lot of damage to the skin. This is why you should eat foods that contain antioxidants such as pomegranate and green tea, or use African American skin care products that contain these extracts.

Men are beginning to see the value in African American skin care products

 

Women aren't the only ones who want smooth, even complexions, and men are beginning to catch on that ladies don't just wake up with glowing skin – as looking good often requires African American skin care products.

As such, men's skincare grew by 11 percent between 2010 and 2011, according to research company NPD Group.

However, men seem to struggle figuring out just what products they should be using, as they have trouble identifying what their problem is to begin with.

"Once men know they have a need to fill, their problem-solution orientation will fuel their desire to find products to alleviate their grooming challenges," said Karen Grant, VP and senior global analyst at NPD Group. "They also have to unlearn the idea that the body skin care products they use, such as bar soap and body lotion, works just as well for facial skin."

Men who experience dryness or uneven skin tone – which may appear as dark spots on brown skin – should consider trying African American skin products that contain antioxidant ingredients and hyaluronic acid, which gently helps to lighten discolorations.

 

Ways to beat seasonal acne

 

As the seasons change, your skin can change right along with it. While many people know that the winter can cause dry skin, did you know that it can also cause seasonal acne? According to AcneSkinHelp.com, this can occur when your skin has an allergy or sensitivity to the changing of the seasons.

Recently, Bold Sky published an article explaining some simple ways to combat this particular skin problem.

First, the news source said you should wash your face daily, particularly after coming in from outside since dirt and pollution can clog your pores. You may also want to get an African American skin care product with antioxidant extracts, such as green tea, as these ingredients can protect against harmful free radicals that come from pollution.

Next, Bold Sky said that you should not touch the pimples on your face, as the oil from your hands can transfer to your skin and worsen breakouts.

Finally, try to maintain a healthy diet, as toxins in the body can lead to bad skin and breakouts. 

Getting rid of unwanted facial hair can be simple

 

If you experience a stray chin hair or two or have some unsightly fuzz on your upper lip, you may be tempted to take a razor to these unwanted strands. However, the only thing less feminine than hair on the lip or chin is stubble in these areas, which is what you'll end up with if you take your Lady Bic to them.

As such, it's a good idea to consider other options, such as tweezing, waxing or laser hair removal.

Tweezing is a great way to remove sparse hairs for some women, but poses risks of scarring or inflammation for others. So, you may want to begin by plucking a single hair in a less noticeable place to see how you react.

Waxing is a quick and effective – albeit painful – way to get a smooth-looking face. But again, some women react to this technique better than others, so be sure to try a test spot before waxing the facial region. Additionally, there are some African American skin care products that are meant to soothe skin post-waxing.

Laser hair removal is a semi-permanent option that is effective and relatively pain-free. However, women with dark skin should be sure they seek out a practitioner who has experience with black skin care.