Sure, we black folks have a couple of ideas on how to best maintain our “melanin on fleek” skin repertoires — from myths to actual fact. So, with that said, here are 7 things you absolutely must know before taking on the summer heat. These tips will set the record straight once and for all.
*Image via *iStock.com/PeopleImages; pexels/MetadataFlow We spoke with skin specialist Bianca Estelle to ask why African-American women seem to age slower. Estelle explained that the aging process can be slowed in African-American women due to a higher collogen count, as well as naturally higher levels of melanin, which serves as protection and a natural anti-aging factor. So while our skin does eventually age, there is some truth to the old saying! We just get a little more time built in. So, despite what “wisdom” older generations have passed down to you — pick an SPF. More from CafeMom: Are You Ruining Your Skin in the Sun? Test Your SPF IQ (TRIVIA) More from CafeMom: 8 Beauty ‘Gimmicks’ That Actually Work So, yes, staying out of the sun for long periods of time does in fact maintain and eventually reduce skin pigment. (You know — for those of you hoping to hide from the sun in order to maintain your lighter complexion.) More from CafeMom: 11 Skincare Products to Have in Your Beauty Routine in Your 20s
title: “8 Facts About Black Skin To Make You Reconsider The Myths” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-25” author: “Robert Shaw”
Sure, we black folks have a couple of ideas on how to best maintain our “melanin on fleek” skin repertoires — from myths to actual fact. So, with that said, here are 7 things you absolutely must know before taking on the summer heat. These tips will set the record straight once and for all.
*Image via *iStock.com/PeopleImages; pexels/MetadataFlow We spoke with skin specialist Bianca Estelle to ask why African-American women seem to age slower. Estelle explained that the aging process can be slowed in African-American women due to a higher collogen count, as well as naturally higher levels of melanin, which serves as protection and a natural anti-aging factor. So while our skin does eventually age, there is some truth to the old saying! We just get a little more time built in. So, despite what “wisdom” older generations have passed down to you — pick an SPF. More from CafeMom: Are You Ruining Your Skin in the Sun? Test Your SPF IQ (TRIVIA) More from CafeMom: 8 Beauty ‘Gimmicks’ That Actually Work So, yes, staying out of the sun for long periods of time does in fact maintain and eventually reduce skin pigment. (You know — for those of you hoping to hide from the sun in order to maintain your lighter complexion.) More from CafeMom: 11 Skincare Products to Have in Your Beauty Routine in Your 20s
title: “8 Facts About Black Skin To Make You Reconsider The Myths” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-10” author: “Mario Quezada”
Sure, we black folks have a couple of ideas on how to best maintain our “melanin on fleek” skin repertoires — from myths to actual fact. So, with that said, here are 7 things you absolutely must know before taking on the summer heat. These tips will set the record straight once and for all.
*Image via *iStock.com/PeopleImages; pexels/MetadataFlow We spoke with skin specialist Bianca Estelle to ask why African-American women seem to age slower. Estelle explained that the aging process can be slowed in African-American women due to a higher collogen count, as well as naturally higher levels of melanin, which serves as protection and a natural anti-aging factor. So while our skin does eventually age, there is some truth to the old saying! We just get a little more time built in. So, despite what “wisdom” older generations have passed down to you — pick an SPF. More from CafeMom: Are You Ruining Your Skin in the Sun? Test Your SPF IQ (TRIVIA) More from CafeMom: 8 Beauty ‘Gimmicks’ That Actually Work So, yes, staying out of the sun for long periods of time does in fact maintain and eventually reduce skin pigment. (You know — for those of you hoping to hide from the sun in order to maintain your lighter complexion.) More from CafeMom: 11 Skincare Products to Have in Your Beauty Routine in Your 20s
