Dark Skinned Women Rejoice over These Skincare Tips ...

Dark Skinned Women Rejoice over These Skincare Tips ...
By Heather • Jan 6, 2022 MD

For all you dark-skinned beauties out there, where are your skincare tips? I scoured the internet and collected the very best skincare tips out there so you can have them all in one place. So, take a look and let me know what skincare tips you ladies have that have worked.

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1. Do Not Pick Your Pimples!

Do Not Pick Your Pimples! Girls, dark skin is more prone to acne and pimple scars, keep your beautiful skin glowing and leave those pimples alone!

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2. Moisturize – Seriously, Moisturize

Moisturize – Seriously, Moisturize Typically, dark skinned girls know, your skin can look a little bit ashy at times, if you don't keep it hydrated and moisturized properly. Lotion it up ladies!

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3. Sunscreen is Your Friend

Sunscreen is Your Friend Seriously. Don't forget it! Just because you are a dark skinned beauty doesn't mean the sun can't mess with that beautiful skin.

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4. Skin Toner? Yep!

Skin Toner? Yep! You'll need one, it'll keep your skin clear and clean from pimples and zits.

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5. Face Masks Weekly Are a Must

Face Masks Weekly Are a Must Lush has some fantastic options for you to choose from or you can make your own with honey and one egg!

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6. Watch out for Ingrown Hairs

Watch out for Ingrown Hairs Oh yes, in darker skinned beauties, you are more prone to ingrown hairs, so just be careful!

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7. Exfoliating is VERY Important

Exfoliating is VERY Important Dark skinned ladies are more prone to scarring, which can make your skin look uneven. Exfoliating is going to make your skin look smooth and fresh!

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8. Don't Fall into the Trap of Products Made for Dark Skin

Don't Fall into the Trap of Products Made for Dark Skin If you have oily skin, why not use a product made for oily skin? Skin is skin ladies! Keep that in mind when you're in the store.

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9. Look for Tone Correcting Moisturizer

Look for Tone Correcting Moisturizer Trust me on this, if you use it at night? It'll help hydrate your skin beautifully!

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10. Cream Based Cleanser Works Better

Cream Based Cleanser Works Better Why? Because they moisturize quite a bit while cleaning up all the oil and grit and grime from your skin.

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11. Only Cleanse Once a Day

Only Cleanse Once a Day Seriously. You don't want to give your skin a chalky appearance and cleansing more than that, it can happen.

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12. Cocoa Butter is God!

Cocoa Butter is God! I wouldn't say that you should use cocoa butter on your face, but on the rest of your body? Elbows and knees? Perfect!

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13. Mineral Makeup in the Summer is Awesome!

Mineral Makeup in the Summer is Awesome! It's light, it's airy and it won't weigh your skin down at all.

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14. Skip the Hot, Hot, Hot Showers

Skip the Hot, Hot, Hot Showers Why? It'll cause more dry skin. Switch it to a lukewarm shower and your skin will thank you!

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15. Use Oil-free Moisturizers

Use Oil-free Moisturizers This is especially true if you have oily skin. It'll help eliminate the clogged pores and breakouts that could happen.

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16. Hydroquinone is Your Friend

Hydroquinone is Your Friend Anything with hydroquinone is going to help your skin glow and look beautiful!

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17. Look for Brightening Products

Look for Brightening Products Why? Because all natural brighteners won't damage your skin, but will help to regulate pigmentation of it.

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Where Thoughts and Opinions Converge

  • StylesbyFelicia

    2017-02-23T14:57:01.841Z

    @Neecey Beresford yes people take offense when you giving your objective opinion on something you know nothing. To prevent this the author needs to stop with "for colored girls" article. European beauty has the standard around the world for years.
  • wan

    2016-02-16T23:27:44.461Z

    #17, Seriously??? SMH!!
  • Rosalia

    2016-02-15T19:36:10.144Z

    We know our skin can look ashy at some times ???? I believe everyone's skin can look ashy if it isnt hydrated.
  • StylesbyFelicia

    2017-02-23T14:59:33.895Z

    @Neecey Beresford now women of color are embracing their beauty more than ever, let US handle it from here. Being doesn't always mean be hurtful, those who have the savior complex are equally wrong. What everyone in her comments are saying is STOP period,
  • BrittanyBAKER

    2016-02-15T03:28:38.155Z

    Does the honey and egg mask work for light skin as well?
  • Alisha

    2016-03-06T04:10:18.832Z

    Pause. Hydroquinone is not your friend.
  • Sumi

    2016-02-15T03:15:26.079Z

    No.16 it's bad you, how are you going to say that "hydroquinone is your friend"... It is harmful for your skin.
  • Ginita

    2016-02-15T05:42:27.094Z

    Wow I'm dark skinned and I've been using hydroquinone without sunscreen for years and I've been getting darker, I know the secret now.
  • StylesbyFelicia

    2017-02-23T15:00:36.161Z

    @Neecey Beresford at no point in her life has she been a black woman period, therefore she CAN NOT advice on what's good for us.
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