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
Can we afford to ignore the largest organ in our body? Dermatology, or the study of the skin, is in great demand since skin-related infections and diseases are very common. The skin is the only part of the body that comes into contact with so many external factors, making it susceptible to various problems.
Exposure to strong sunlight, extreme cold, and very hot liquids, as well as accidental contact with chemicals, are a few of the things one has to guard against. Dietary habits also play an important role in maintaining the health of your skin. Smoking robs skin of its luster and glow. Negligence in taking proper care of your skin will result in a breakout of pimples, acne, fungal infections, wrinkling at a very early age and, at worst, skin cancer. Due to excessive pollution in the atmosphere, dust and grime settles like a mask over the face. A proper skin care routine is needed to maintain good skin.
The sun’s ultraviolet rays are harmful, especially in the summer months. The use of sunscreen will go a long way in protecting your skin. Hydration is also important so water intake must be high. Cleansing is a routine that must be taught to boys and girls at a young age, so as they grow older, their skin is able to handle the stresses of daily living.
There are a lot of products available on the market these days. They are made under scientific conditions with the help of dermatologists who ensures that the product is hypoallergenic, so they do not cause allergies, are free from dangerous additives, and are suited to various skin types
Men too, are vulnerable to all types of skin afflictions. Care has to be taken, as shaving everyday does take its toll on the skin over a period of time. One must choose products that meet specific skin conditions. If you are confused over what product will suit you, get professional advice.
Skin care is essential. For a smooth, glowing and clear complexion, ensure that you give it the necessary care along with quality products.
By: Kent Pinkerton
Our skin is a fascinating organ that has a unique type of resilience, but yet still needs gentle care in order to thrive and be healthy. It’s never too early or late to avoid the seven deadly things that can harm your skin, aging and damaging it beyond repair.
1. Smoking:
Besides the dangerous effects on the heart and brain, smoking also damages the body’s largest organ, the skin. Filled with harmful chemicals, cigarette smoke causes premature aging, wrinkles, and generally has a negative affect on the overall quality and appearance of our skin. Smoking saps the skin’s cells of vitamin C, which is necessary to create collagen, restricts blood vessels, and also reduces oxygen intake, which causes the skin to take on an unhealthy pallor.
Smoking also causes an increase in the amount of fine lines and wrinkles, particularly around the mouth. Dermatological studies have shown clear signs of skin damage in smokers as young as their early 20s. Although, after quitting smoking, the skin will begin to show significant signs of improvement over time, and with proper care, actually reverse some of the damage that’s been done.
2. Excessive UV Exposure and the Environment:
Without protection from ultraviolet rays, our skin is prone to a host of conditions such as deadly skin cancer, photoaging, which is the term used to describe the type of aging that’s caused by excessive sun exposure, and blotchy, rough or wrinkled skin. Although in limited, controlled amounts, natural sunlight provides us with the essential vitamin D, sunscreen should still be worn religiously anytime you are outside. wearing wide-brimmed hats when in the sun, and wearing protective clothing when needed.
Much like smoking, pollutants in the environment have similar harmful effects on the skin. Protecting our skin from the every day ravages of the environment should also entail avoiding exposure to any type of harsh chemicals or substances.
3. Poor Nutrition:
A well-balanced diet rich with the necessary vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants is imperative for healthy skin. The old saying that we are what we eat still proves true today as every system relies on us to make the right choices about what we provide our body with.
Likewise, repeated or excessive weight loss or gain also damages the skin, causing stretch marks, sagging skin, and a loss of tone and elasticity.
4. Dehydration:
Dehydration is one of our skin’s very worst enemies. Besides causing it to age faster and lose its youthful elasticity, it also prevents the skin’s cells from regenerating themselves. Dehydration also causes the body to become constipated, storing up toxins that otherwise should have been eliminated, but instead may be secreted microscopically through the skin’s cells.
5. Alcohol:
Many people are surprised to learn that alcohol is harmful to the skin in addition to the damage it does to the liver and other organs. Besides depleting the body’s supply of the essential vitamin B, alcohol also severely dehydrates the skin.
6. Some Prescription Medications:
Some types of prescription medications may actually cause a condition known as photosensitivity, which causes the skin to overreact to sun exposure, making it prone to burning and suffering permanent damage, not to mention increasing the risk of skin cancer. Other types of medications may cause acne breakouts, sensitivity, dryness, and redness or blotchiness.
Medications or creams for acne skin care may actually cause blemishes to become far worse before showing any signs of improvement. This, unfortunately, sometimes causes people to stop using the product before it actually has a time to truly be effective as they fear it is really making matters worse due to the appearance of more acne.
7. The Wrong Skin Care Regimen:
Overzealous cleansing of the skin can be just as harmful as not taking care of it at all. Our skin, particularly on the face, is comprised of innumerable cells and delicate tissue that respond best to regular, gentle cleaning as opposed to scrubbing or scouring. To exfoliate the skin, which helps remove dead cells, causing it to regenerate new cells a bit faster, and also removes any build-up of cleansers or oils, use a gentle scrub that contains natural ingredients applied using light but steady pressure.
Using your fingertips, and a cleanser, toner, or moisturizer that’s formulated for your skin type, gently and slowly apply the product to the skin before rinsing with warm, but never hot, water. Tugging or pulling on the skin will cause it to sag and lose elasticity, so makeup products should also be applied and then removed gently.
If you watch out for these seven skin problems, you’ll look and feel much better.
By: Black