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| How Do We Address Skin Care Treatment For Ethnic Skin? |
| No longer is it just White, Black, Hispanics and Asians it is a mixer of all in one so how do the Estheticians address this issue and treat the pigmentation difference. The appropriate Moisturizers and Sunscreens are a very important component for this skin type. |
| I am always looking for clinical studies and came across a very interesting article by Tamar Nordenberg entitled; "Ethnic Skin: Is It Any Different? Dermatologists Say "Definitely!" |
| I like the comparisons made of myths to facts. Check out the following: |
| Myth: Those with darker skin needn't be concerned about skin cancer. |
| Fact: This misconception can be the kiss of death - literally. While ethnic skin provides some built-in "sun block" against the rays that can kill, its natural protection (approximating SPF 10) isn't enough to promise immunity. |
| Myth: Darker skin is oilier than lighter skin tones. |
| Fact: This issue is less black and white than once thought. While oil might be more visible on darker skin, ethnic skin spans the whole spectrum of skin types - oily, normal, dry and combination - just like light skin. |
| It's true that skin is more alike across ethnicities than many people know. Still, dermatologists are trained to treat people differently based on skin color - and those with ethnic skin should likewise take care to treat their own skin in a special way. |
| Brown and white skins are pretty similar under the surface. But the same brown pigment, called melanin, that offers darker skin some protection from the sun - and can keep people looking younger - can, on the other hand, leave disfiguring marks behind from even an ordinary bout of acne. |
| "Dark skin is a blessing as it relates to sun damage and aging," says Susan C. Taylor, M.D., director of the Skin of Color Center in New York and author of Brown Skin: Dr. Susan Taylor's Prescription for Flawless Skin, Hair and Nails (HarperCollins, 2003). |
| "A 50-year-old woman of color often looks 40, while a white woman of the same age might look 10 years older than her real age." But, the dermatologist continues, "Skin of color can cause significant problems, as well." |
| When Pretty Skin Becomes Problem Skin
Without proper care, melanin can permanently mar the skin's thin protective blanket. Among the melanin-blamed skin problems in darker-skinned persons with African, Hispanic, Middle Eastern or Asian ancestry:
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| · Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Skin damage as minor as a scratch or a pimple triggers excess melanin production and results in dark patches. Without prompt attention, the marks can last for months and even years before they fade. |
| · Post inflammatory hypo pigmentation. Burns or other skin trauma leaves lighter areas as unwelcome reminders. |
| · Keloids. Injuries leave behind large, raised scars. |
| Still, skin of color is anything but doomed to disfigurement. An ounce of prevention, by gentle treatment and consistent sunscreen use, can go far to keep ethnic skin healthy and beautiful. |
| For more on making the most of the special skin you're in, read about skin-saving steps for African Americans, Hispanics and Asians/Middle Easterners. |
| (Hint: Keeping your skin looking its best depends on (1) picking the right products and (2) getting advice about blemishes before they become long-lasting scars.) |
| If you have any questions for me or our Skin Care Specialist, Regina Jackson contact us and we will be happy to help you. |
| Thank you, |
| Dawn White, Marketing Director |
| LeSkintique |
| 1620 Centinela Ave., Suite 302 |
| Inglewood, California 90302 |
| (310) 337-9555 |
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