Skin Care for African American Women

[onyxfemme]

If you are looking forward to keeping your skin even and ageless, follow this simple 4-step beauty regimen and skin care tips for African American women to create soft and beautiful skin.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/ar...re_for_african_american_women_pg2.html?cat=69

Skin Care for African American Women Step #1 - Dry brushing

Dry brushing is one of the healthiest things you can do for your body. Exfoliate before a daily shower by brushing your skin with a natural bristle brush. Stroke your legs, arms, and torso in the direction of the lower abdomen.



Skin Care for African American Women Step #2 - Scrubbing

Because skin is a living organ, it needs oxygen to survive. When you manually exfoliate the body, you are increasing circulation, bringing blood to the surface layers, and oxygenating the cells.

Slough off dead skin cells while you wash your body with a gentle exfoliating body wash. Focus on rough spots like the elbows and knees.




Skin Care for African American Women Step #3- Smoothing

Grab your favorite bar of soap and exfoliate while you cleanse with the help of bathing mitts or synthetic sponges. Because your natural loofahs hold too much bacteria once they are wet, clean once a week.

Most mitts and sponges can be thrown in the wash with your clothing. They can be kept for a few months without compromising on hygiene.



Skin Care for African American Women Step #4- Moisturizing

Body oils are great for hydration. If super dry skin is an issue for you, you can double your moisture efforts with oil before putting on lotion. After a bath or shower, apply your favorite body oil to damp skin and
follow with a lotion.

 

[followup]

the exfoliation/scrubbing (at a spa) caused my skin to redden and break out. but a nice wash cloth, antibacterial soap and vaseline have kept my skin almost flawless

 

[onyxfemme]

You just helped me out tremendously....
So vaseline works well on your skin?
I use black soap on my face, but have been having problems with moisturizers. My mom was like, I always used Vaseline on your skin and it kept your complexion smooth and pretty, I was like but maaaaaa....But honestly that is the only thing I feel will work these days. Sooooo vaseline it is!

the exfoliation/scrubbing (at a spa) caused my skin to redden and break out. but a nice wash cloth, antibacterial soap and vaseline have kept my skin almost flawless

 

[WhenTheGoingGetsTtuff]

No vaseline. Ya'll do know where that stuff comes from right? Black soap and a natural skin conditioning will do you fine.

 

[melonpecan]

No vaseline. Ya'll do know where that stuff comes from right? Black soap and a natural skin conditioning will do you fine.

I was just about to say this. It's gas...ma used it ALL the time when I was little and it did keep me with a good complexion, though SOMEONE tell me I look like a glazed doughnut. But I digress. It's still petroleum. Or at lest a byproduct...

I can't wash my face with soap like on an everyday or even an every other day thing cause I will break out in tiny bumpy rashes that peel. But Ivory always seem to work on a weekly or three / four day regimen. And some shea or cocoa butter for the face works great.


One thing I have noticed though, is that since my diet had made a change for the worse I can notice the changes in my skin. Eating a certain way can also help with the complexion too...

 

[followup]

You just helped me out tremendously....
So vaseline works well on your skin?
I use black soap on my face, but have been having problems with moisturizers. My mom was like, I always used Vaseline on your skin and it kept your complexion smooth and pretty, I was like but maaaaaa....But honestly that is the only thing I feel will work these days. Sooooo vaseline it is!

The real black soap dried my skin out too much...but I have been using vaseline since I was born and it's never failed me. Of course I had to learn how to apply it SPARINGLY!! Another cream moisturizer I like is Mary Kay's moisturizer for dry skin used along with their facial cleanser for combination skin. I go back and forth, but always fall back to my Safeguard/Vaseline combo

 

[GET YOU HOT]

If you are looking forward to keeping your skin even and ageless, follow this simple 4-step beauty regimen and skin care tips for African American women to create soft and beautiful skin.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/ar...re_for_african_american_women_pg2.html?cat=69

Skin Care for African American Women Step #1 - Dry brushing

Dry brushing is one of the healthiest things you can do for your body. Exfoliate before a daily shower by brushing your skin with a natural bristle brush. Stroke your legs, arms, and torso in the direction of the lower abdomen.



Skin Care for African American Women Step #2 - Scrubbing

Because skin is a living organ, it needs oxygen to survive. When you manually exfoliate the body, you are increasing circulation, bringing blood to the surface layers, and oxygenating the cells.

Slough off dead skin cells while you wash your body with a gentle exfoliating body wash. Focus on rough spots like the elbows and knees.




Skin Care for African American Women Step #3- Smoothing

Grab your favorite bar of soap and exfoliate while you cleanse with the help of bathing mitts or synthetic sponges. Because your natural loofahs hold too much bacteria once they are wet, clean once a week.

Most mitts and sponges can be thrown in the wash with your clothing. They can be kept for a few months without compromising on hygiene.



Skin Care for African American Women Step #4- Moisturizing

Body oils are great for hydration. If super dry skin is an issue for you, you can double your moisture efforts with oil before putting on lotion. After a bath or shower, apply your favorite body oil to damp skin and
follow with a lotion.

I do a combination of steps 1 & 2 I use loofa all over & using this soft bristle brush round head for the tops of my feet, and a small oval hand brush for my hands.... 1-4 great tips

 

[SEXY_SCORPIO]

Try pure Shea Butter. I swear by it,it leaves your skin moisturized and not overly greasy. Although, I swear by Vaseline too

 

[Izayoi]

Try pure Shea Butter. I swear by it,it leaves your skin moisturized and not overly greasy. Although, I swear by Vaseline too

I like Shea butter a lot. My skin is really sensitive though so I have to be careful not to over do it.

I had a terrible reaction to an all natural mineral make-up. I was tore down.

A soothing white clay mask with activated charcoal and some jojoba oil really got me right.

I love rice bran as a body exfoliator.

 

[Izayoi]

Try pure Shea Butter. I swear by it,it leaves your skin moisturized and not overly greasy. Although, I swear by Vaseline too

I like Shea butter a lot. My skin is really sensitive though so I have to be careful not to over do it.

I had a terrible reaction to an all natural mineral make-up. I was tore down!

A soothing white clay mask with activated charcoal and some jojoba oil really got me right.
Another great oil is Seabuckthorn oil.

I love rice bran as a body exfoliator.

 

[SEXY_SCORPIO]

I like Shea butter a lot. My skin is really sensitive though so I have to be careful not to over do it.

I had a terrible reaction to an all natural mineral make-up. I was tore down!

A soothing white clay mask with activated charcoal and some jojoba oil really got me right.
Another great oil is Seabuckthorn oil.

I love rice bran as a body exfoliator.

My skin is too, black soap broke me out and dried up my face. Im going to try the other things u mentioned. I have heard nothing but good things about jojoba oil

 

[Izayoi]

My skin is too, black soap broke me out and dried up my face. Im going to try the other things u mentioned. I have heard nothing but good things about jojoba oil

Jojoba is great. Try to get the kind in a dark bottle because light can make the oil rancid. I have had good results with grape-seed oil too. Those and a tiny bit of shea are the only things I trust on my face not to break me out or give me a reactive rash. I love coconut oil for the body too, but on my face it's a no-no.

If you try clay, I'd avoid bentonite if your skin is sensitive. White clay or pink clay are gentle and won't make it dry. I get the Seabuckthorne essential oil from here: http://www.anandaapothecary.com/ and mix it with a little jojoba or grapeseed.

I know there is a commercial company (Weleda) that sells a Seabuckthorn body oil but I wasn't sure what the base oil was so I decided to just get the essential oil and make my own. You might want to patch test a little first on the inside of your arm to make sure it agrees with you. I patch test nearly all my stuff these days for allergic reaction after my mineral make-up disaster.

 

[onyxfemme]

I have a new favorite that I was sleeping on...

Vaseline CocoButter oil....OMG it makes my skin soooooo soft!

 

[JofromthaNO]

I am big on using a moisturizer with an SPF of 15 to protect my skin from UVA/UVB rays. Even black women are vulnerable to the effects of the sun, so make sure your moisturizer has this

 

[followup]

I have a new favorite that I was sleeping on...

Vaseline CocoButter oil....OMG it makes my skin soooooo soft!

ummmmm...where do you get that from? It's a vaseline product? I need to check out walmart next time I go. sounds amazing.

I am big on using a moisturizer with an SPF of 15 to protect my skin from UVA/UVB rays. Even black women are vulnerable to the effects of the sun, so make sure your moisturizer has this

I am the worst. I don't use anything special except when I know I'm going to be out in the sun for hours. And even then I'm hit or miss.

 

[onyxfemme]

YES!!! OMG-Followup I am telling you.....Please try it!! They have it at CVS....7 bucks

I cant fond this anywhere thoughI want it for my face after your Vaseline on the face suggestion

ummmmm...where do you get that from? It's a vaseline product? I need to check out walmart next time I go. sounds amazing.

I am the worst. I don't use anything special except when I know I'm going to be out in the sun for hours. And even then I'm hit or miss.

 

[followup]

YES!!! OMG-Followup I am telling you.....Please try it!! They have it at CVS....7 bucks

I cant fond this anywhere thoughI want it for my face after your Vaseline on the face suggestion

I've gotten petroleum jelly with cocoa butter and another one with shea butter before. I don't know if it made a real difference, but smelled really good

 

[Izayoi]

ummmmm...where do you get that from? It's a vaseline product? I need to check out walmart next time I go. sounds amazing.

I am the worst. I don't use anything special except when I know I'm going to be out in the sun for hours. And even then I'm hit or miss.

That's not necessarily a bad thing. Black people are painfully Vitamin D deficient. I stopped using sunscreen on a regular basis.
There's a little in my foundation (and I only wear that 3 days a week). If I'm exercising or gardening outside I'll wear a hat if I think the sun is going to be hellacious.

 

[Heist]

And ladies, don't forget man butter. It's full of protein and vital nutrients and vitamins. You should get a dose at least 2x a month. Rub it in for maximum effectivness.

 

[SEXY_SCORPIO]

And ladies, don't forget man butter. It's full of protein and vital nutrients and vitamins. You should get a dose at least 2x a month. Rub it in for maximum effectivness.

Its true though,lol

 

[onyxfemme]

Just some tips and I think her skin is beautiful!!

 

[WhenTheGoingGetsTtuff]

Shea butter is an application that has multiple uses, despite most only knowing it as a skin product. There is actually a process that can make it edible to be used in chocolate. Another process allows it to be used for soap. Shea butter can also be made to use in medications. There are 5 different grades of the product, which determines which way it will be used.

When it’s used in medications, it’s normally used to protect or heal the skin in some fashion. It’s used in a variety of products to help fight rashes and eczema, burns, wrinkles and chapped lips. It’s also used in products that help fight ultraviolet rays.

Tea tree oil contains consituents called terpenoids, which have been found to have antiseptic and antifungal activity. The compound terpinen-4-ol is the most abundant and is thought to be responsible for most of tea tree oil's antimicrobial activity.

Provides all day moisturization – jojoba oil doesn’t evaporate like water based moisturizers can. It is theorized, but not yet proven, that because jojoba oil is so similar to human skin oil, it can "trick" the skin into thinking it has produced enough oil and thus balance oil production.
Very stable – jojoba oil does not become rancid or lose antioxidants even after long periods of storage. Spreads well and absorbs well. The organic variety is free of pesticides, GMOs, and is sustainably farmed.

It can be used as a Moisturizer – After dispensing any facial moisturizer onto your palm, try adding a few drops (I use 6 drops) of jojoba oil to make it into a super moisturizer. Flakiness will subside and the moisturizer will have an improved feel on your skin.

Make-up remover – Since jojoba oil is not an eye irritant, nor allergenic, you can use it to remove eye makeup. It also easily removes foundation, blush, and lipstick.

Lip balm – I use jojoba oil as a lip balm all the time for the kids especially in these winter months. I just put a few drops on my finger and apply to my lips. Lots of lip balms tend to contain comedogenic (clogs pores) ingredients, so jojoba oil is a nice alternative.

Hair conditioner – You can mix a few drops of jojoba oil, with tea tree oil, shea butter, black soap and avacado you got yourself a home made PERFECT hair shampoo and conditioner. Bada Bing Bada FUCKING BOOM! I've been using this for years, on my hair, my kids hair, and when i owned a shop i used it on my customers heads too. You can also add it to damp hair before drying. Also, you can add it to dry hair to promote shine. Jojoba oil also moisturizes the scalp, helping prevent dandruff.

Fellas....Or ladies if your men have shaving issues. Shave prep - Put a whole bunch of jojoba oil on your beard area beneath your shaving cream for a more comfortable shave. This helps prevent razor burn and leaves your skin feeling nice and soft.

STOP USING MAN MADE PRODUCTS YA'LL!!!!

 

[WhenTheGoingGetsTtuff]

African black soap is a mild soap that is ideal for children or adults with sensitive skin. In addition to being easy on the skin, African black soap is considered a cure for acne, ring worms and measles. It can also be used as a shampoo that is great for clearing up a dry or itchy scalp, which can eradicate a bout of dandruff as a result.

1 Press the coconut husks in a hand press to extract palm oil.
2 Burn the plantain skins, cocoa pods and shea bark to ash.
3 Mix the ash with water in the bowl, and pour through the strainer into the double boiler.
4 Add the palm oil to the double boiler and cook over low heat.
5 Stir the mixture until smooth.
6 Scoop hot soap off the surface of mixture when it begins to rise to the surface, and leave it to cool.
7 Pour the cooled wax into the mold of your choice and leave to sit until hard.
8 Leave the hardened soap to cure for two weeks.

How u make your very OWN Black Soap! Cmon YA'LL!!!

 

[onyxfemme]

Good Drop LI-Thanks!

 

[WhenTheGoingGetsTtuff]

You can THANK me later....heh

 

[onyxfemme]

oooooh black soap and shea butter....my best friends

 

[BigATLslim]

First and foremost, this is a GREAT breakdown for skin care, male or female.

I have been very hesitant, yet very excited, about posting about something my mate and I have been working on since 2012.

Our son's suffed from eczema since birth and all 4 of us have sensitive skin. We have been natural for decades, spend at least 75 cents of every dollar in the black community, wanted to create natural solutions for our health, and leave a legacy for our lineages. Out of this mindset, Lumeria Body Care was birthed. And via the following post, I would like to share with you how your skin will always win with what we have formulated in our own "labaratory."

If you are looking forward to keeping your skin even and ageless, follow this simple 4-step beauty regimen and skin care tips for African American women to create soft and beautiful skin.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/ar...re_for_african_american_women_pg2.html?cat=69

Skin Care for African American Women Step #1 - Dry brushing

Dry brushing is one of the healthiest things you can do for your body. Exfoliate before a daily shower by brushing your skin with a natural bristle brush. Stroke your legs, arms, and torso in the direction of the lower abdomen.

Okay, I will be the first to say, Lumeria does not offer an exfoliating brush, but it is a great start to a complete regimen in keeping your skin regenerating, at it's best, every 28 days.

Now, we do offer soap bags that double as exfoliating mitts that you can use when bathing or showering, when you get to step #3 of this process. We are looking to have them available for this holiday season, no doubt.

Skin Care for African American Women Step #2 - Scrubbing

Because skin is a living organ, it needs oxygen to survive. When you manually exfoliate the body, you are increasing circulation, bringing blood to the surface layers, and oxygenating the cells.

Slough off dead skin cells while you wash your body with a gentle exfoliating body wash. Focus on rough spots like the elbows and knees.

As I have talked with women, and a handful of men over the last year, I have found that women LOVE to exfoliate. I mean absolutely LOVE to pamper their skin. I don't think men, in general, can really understand it unless one works in that genre, or around women all the time.

The flip side was, they could not find a good to great all natural scrub or one they could use on their face.

Well, we decided to go into the lab and address this issue. When we first started out our line, we had 8 scrubs. Eight. And I told my mate, it was going to HAVE to dwindle down.

If you are looking for an all natural, organic sugar, dead sea salt scrub, look no further, we have it. Whether you choose Sandstone, Cafe Mocha, or Tropical Sunrise, you are going to get impressive and immediate results.

Not to mention, our sea salt spa collection includes phenomenal bath soaks in Wakame, Lavender Breeze, and Ocean Wave scents. We even include a reusable scoop and sack to save your bath/shower drain from ingredients that do not dissolve in water.

Athletes, law enforcement, MARTA, and delivery truck drivers love Ocean Wave, by the way, due to the addition of menthol crystals. Not to mention, women love the Lavender Breeze before going to bed and the Wakame when their body tells them that they need a skin detox.


Skin Care for African American Women Step #3- Smoothing

Grab your favorite bar of soap and exfoliate while you cleanse with the help of bathing mitts or synthetic sponges. Because your natural loofahs hold too much bacteria once they are wet, clean once a week.

Most mitts and sponges can be thrown in the wash with your clothing. They can be kept for a few months without compromising on hygiene.

Soap. Soap.........I get very sentimental speaking on this part of the business because it was our very first product. Simplicity, was our very first soap, geared towards sensitive skin and eczema/psoriasis suffers. Then, baby girl, just caught fire with creativity and she ended created over 25 soap recipes. It was amazing to watch, but I told her I can't cart these mofos in and out the car on this budget.

Anyway, our artisan soaps make customers literally swoon over how good they smell, how well they lather, and ultimately, how good they are to and for their skin. Trust me on this, we have your favorite bar, you just haven't tried it yet.

Skin Care for African American Women Step #4- Moisturizing

Body oils are great for hydration. If super dry skin is an issue for you, you can double your moisture efforts with oil before putting on lotion. After a bath or shower, apply your favorite body oil to damp skin and
follow with a lotion.

The best reactions I got from women when I worked the farmer's market this past season was from our moisturiezers.

We offer "triple butter" whipped body butter and solid lotion bars, not to mention a Beard & Crown Oil that is good for men's beards, everyone's scalp, and for hot oil treatments.

We left no stone unturned for your skin to feel luxurious. Be sure to read the ingredients before you purchase.

The real black soap dried my skin out too much...but I have been using vaseline since I was born and it's never failed me. Of course I had to learn how to apply it SPARINGLY!! Another cream moisturizer I like is Mary Kay's moisturizer for dry skin used along with their facial cleanser for combination skin. I go back and forth, but always fall back to my Safeguard/Vaseline combo

Whatever Vaseline product you have in your possession, make it your last. I grew up on it, didn't know any better like many of us, and decided that petroleum is for machines and not for human bodies.

Try pure Shea Butter. I swear by it,it leaves your skin moisturized and not overly greasy. Although, I swear by Vaseline too

Pure shea butter IS awesome.

It has one drawback, does not absorb as well as it can into the skin "without" a carrier oil i.e. coconut oil, apricot kernel oil, grapeseed oil, etc.

We solved that with our whipped body butters.

And you need to leave that petroleum jelley alone, too!

I have a new favorite that I was sleeping on...

Vaseline CocoButter oil....OMG it makes my skin soooooo soft!

onyxfemme, check Lumeria out. Our moisturizers can make your skin sooooooooo soft, without any consequences to your health.

I am big on using a moisturizer with an SPF of 15 to protect my skin from UVA/UVB rays. Even black women are vulnerable to the effects of the sun, so make sure your moisturizer has this

JofromthaNO, we got you...we do. I want you to run every butter and every oil in our product on its SPF protection, and as a woman of melanin, it will do WONDERS for your skin in your region of "our" country.