Neutrogena Facial Scrub

To remove dirt, excess sebum, perspiration, and makeup, most women of color must cleanse your face twice a day. The tools you select for washing are important. Think sweet. First, choose a mild cleanser irritating. Avoid abrasive cleaners contain granules for exfoliation. These hard particles do not clean the pores and they can aggravate and irritate the skin, causing redness, or worse, darkening of the skin or hyperpigmentation. If you have acne, scrubbing with the granules can actually dramatically worsen an acne outbreak. Also, avoid acne puffs, loofah sponges, or rough washcloths. They do not irritate the skin.

Many women of color make the mistake of brushing vigorous face washing too often or too roughly. But most skin problems (acne, dark spots, clogged pores) are not caused by dirt, so there is no need to use products or cleaning techniques in the rough. In addition, our skin pigment requires gentle care to avoid skin irritation that can trigger problems such as discoloration or even keloid scars. gentle cleaning with fingertips or a washcloth cotton cloth will do.

Beyond this general council directed to all women of color, I offer the following additional tips for women with different skin types. Remember, for many women of color, skin type tends to vary with the change of seasons. It is likely that most of you will change your cleansing ritual several times a year. Many use the tips for oily skin in summer hot and humid in July and August and tips for dry skin in the dry months of winter in December and January. So remember, you may need to adjust your cleansing ritual and the products you use accordingly.

For oily skin. Wash your face two or three times a day to reduce excess oil. Avoid washing more than three times a day, because this may irritate the skin, promoting low-grade inflammation of the skin and the subsequent development of dark spots. Wash the early morning, immediately after work or school, and again just before bedtime. When washing, gently massage the face with a hot cleaning solution for a year and a half to two minutes to remove excess oil and skin debris. Use antibacterial soap or gel or foaming cleanser designed for oily skin (Cetaphil antibacterial soap, Avon Porefection cleanser, MD Forte Glycare Cleansing Gel) during the late spring, summer and early fall months for remove excess oiliness, and a glycerin-based soaps or oil balancing soap or detergent (Cetaphil for oily skin, Neutrogena facial cleansing soap, Purpose, Basis All Clear Bar, Bar pHisoderm skin cleaning ) in winter and early spring. In addition, because the oil on the forehead and temples can come from your hair, make some adjustments in your hair care routine. Try washing your hair at least once a week and wear it pulled or brushed back from the face. Avoid applying hair oils or ointments on the scalp near the forehead. They will penetrate the skin and produce more oil and shine.