Attention fellow black queens of all shades. When it comes to skincare it can get a little complicated fitting a routine into your busy schedule or even figuring out what products
shows love to that beautiful brown skin. Here's your top 4 go to's on keeping that 24 hour glow all year round.
1. Find What Caters to Your Skin Type: Every woman has different skin types but as black women , we are open to different considerations because of our rich melanin. Here's your starting 5 natural skin products that work miracles on black skin.
Shea Butter- Boosts skin moisture , fades fine lines and is the secret to glowy skin!
Aloe Vera- Provides a protective layer of the skin.
Castor Oil- Fades dark spots.
Black seed oil- Reduces skin conditions such as eczema, acne, and psoriasis.
Coconut Oil: Locks in moisture and increases collagen production.
2. Eating a Balanced Diet : Eating more balanced foods benefits your overall health but it can also benefit the health of your skin. Consuming the proper fruits, vegetables and drinking lots of water increases the vitamins and minerals in your body so you can show off that awesome glow. Trust me ladies , your skin will thank you, Drink water!
3.Cleanse and Moisturize: Face washing in the morning and night is your go to. It helps to remove dirt, excess oils and make up that develops on your skin through out the day. Cleansing your skin prevents breakouts , dehydration and aging to your skin. After a nice hot shower, moisturizing your skin prevents dryness , soothes sensitive skin and even slows down the signs of aging as well. (Refer back to #1)
4. Take Your Vitamins: Taking your vitamins plays a major role for the outcome of your skin ladies. When your body contains the right amount of vitamins, this can develop great skin cells. Here are 4 types of vitamins to consider.
Vitamin A- Fades brown spots and smoothens skin.
Vitamin B3- Increases skin hydration.
Vitamin C- Helps to destroy aging changes such as sagging.
Vitamin E- Prevents dryness, UV defenses and regenerates skin cells.
Black Queens don't wait a day longer to create your own skin routine that works best for you.You wont regret it ,especially in the long run!
"Our melanin will always make us marvelous....just imagine what the sea of sisterhood would look like. Magic!" - Alexandra Elle