Simple Skincare for Women of Color

11 October, 2010

It’s not easy having melanin. The more pigment we have, the more complications we get when it comes to clear skin, since many things can cause hyper pigmentation and create dark spots. We’ve done our research to find the overall best regimen to help ensure blemish-free, even-toned skin.

Cleansing

The first step to any skin care regimen should be cleansing, but for any woman of color there are a few ingredients we should be wary of when choosing the right cleanser and toner for your skin type. Ingredients such as alcohol, propylene glycol, fragrance, or dyes should be avoided for something with more natural ingredients like Burt’s Bees’ line of cleansers and toners. (more…)

Switching the Seasons in your Makeup Kit

22 September, 2010

We can hear September and the cold weather it brings knocking on our door. Even though we dread the chillier temperatures, it gives us the best excuse to change things up in our beauty regimen for the upcoming season.

Michelle Larner of Makeup by Michelle in New York City has been in the beauty industry for over ten years and talked about the importance of skincare when the temperature begins to drop.

“Cooler weather brings drier skin, for face and body,” Larner, who grew up with family already involved in the beauty industry, said in an e-mail. “[It’s] probably a good idea to swap the mineral powders, for more hydrating formulas, tinted moisturizer, creamy textures.” (more…)