nds a little bit crazy, but it’s true: when it comes to black skin care, green tea is the fountain of youth. There are so many benefits to using green tea to treat common African American skin care issues that it’s hard to decide where to begin.
First of all (and I know you already know this), black skin is very sensitive – to injury, scarring, and to any chemical that is put directly on the skin. Deep cleansing with a non-clogging, non-abrasive black skin care product is a very important part of the daily ritual of African American skin care.
That’s why a product with this ingredient is the perfect addition to your black skin care product list. It deep cleans your skin while infusing it with the countless natural benefits that it provides, yet is gentle enough to incorporate in your daily black skin care regimen.
You’ll notice the difference in your skin right away, thanks to the power of green tea.
So, what exactly is this specially-formulated black skin care product doing to your skin? Too many good things to list here, but we’ll give it a go by highlighting the most exciting parts. So hang on tight, because you’re going for a fast ride back into youthful skin!
Green Tea Fights Free Radicals- As an African American skin care product, NYRAJU’s Green Tea Facial Cleanser contains a cocktail of catechins (really strong antioxidants), which help prevent damage to black skin caused by ultraviolet rays from the sun. Your black skin care regimen needs free radical fighters because free radicals make black skin age prematurely.
Green Tea Prevents Skin Cancer- The beneficial effects on African American skin comes from its ability to prevent skin cancer by blocking the harmful enzyme (junk-2). If you need just one reason to use this product on a daily basis, this would be it.
Green Tea Rejuvenates African American Skin Cells-A study done by Dr. Stephen Hsu in 2003 found that when green tea is put directly on the skin, it actually brings life back to the dying skin cells. It acts like the fountain of youth! By incorporating a Green Tea Facial Cleanser into your daily black skin care cleansing regimen, you are essentially getting younger skin every time you wash your face!
Green Tea Soothes Acne-Prone African American Skin- If you’ve had the unfortunate experience of pimples, you know that they appear at the most inconvenient times and leave unsightly dark scars on your face. The catechins in green tea prevent the bacteria that causes pimples from forming. As part of your black skin care regimen, the green tea in NYRAJU’s Green Tea Facial Cleanser acts like benzoyl peroxide (Clearasil) – it gets rid of the pimples before they even start to form. Unlike benzoyl peroxide, green tea provides a natural solution to acne and has no unpleasant side effects. Your skin will glow!
You now have four great reasons to incorporate a Green Tea Facial Cleanser into your black skin care product list.
By: Juliette Samuel
When you think of skin care, naturally “man” doesn’t come to mind. The first things that come to mind when it comes to skin care are women, models, and everything to do with fashion and beauty. The truth is that many men take great pride in having healthy skin just as women do. A trip to the spa for a massage is not out of the ordinary for many men who pat themselves on the back for their impeccable manicures and glowing skin. Black men have to pay special attention to their skin because they are more prone to ingrown hair, dark circles, keloids, and dry skin.
Ingrown Hair Problems
Black men with more coarse hair are susceptible to ingrown hair and razor bumps. Ingrown hairs can be painful and can result in infection or even permanent scarring. This is less common in men with fairer skin or hair that is not as coarse.
To relieve this problem, men should use a facial cleanser before shaving (glycolic). Exfoliation with a cleanser should soften the skin to allow for easier removal if you’re brave enough to do so with a good pair of tweezers.
Dark Circles
Many men suffer from those “crescent” shaped dark circles under their eyes. While in Caucasians, this is normally due to a lack of sleep, veins being exposed through delicate skin, or allergies, for many black males this is due to superficial pigmentation.
There are a variety of treatments available including creams to lighten the area, laser resurfacing, or even surgery to remove the excess skin. Creams may remove the discoloration, but not the puffiness, and surgery will remove the puffiness, but not the discoloration.
Some men turn to eye creams containing shea butter, which has shown to reduce skin discolorations and diminish fine lines. Others resort to foundation made for men to even out the skin tone and some just live with it.
Dry Skin
This certainly is not a condition that black men alone deal with, but dry skin can give a dusty appearance to darker skin tones. If you suffer from dry skin, a moisturizer is highly recommended.
Keloids
Often confused with cancer, keloids are masses of scar tissue, which can occur after a cut or infection. It can also result from acne that is irritated. Black men are more prone to keloids because their skin has a significant amount of melanin.
Normal treatment for keloids is cortisone or interferon injections. Cryosurgery or laser resurfacing is also an option. To reduce the formation of keloids, it is recommended that you treat any cuts or abrasions immediately. A visit to your physician is also recommended if you notice any abnormal skin discoloration.
No matter the color, men have to take special care of their skin in order to keep it vibrant and healthy.
By: Alan King