| If you want African American skin care products that | | | | ingredients mentioned above. If uneven tone is a |
| really work, you need to choose ones that contain the | | | | problem, African American skin care products |
| right ingredients. You also need to know about some | | | | containing nut grass and vitamin E will help. |
| ingredients to avoid. Some compounds cause | | | | Effective Moisturizers that Balance Sebum Production |
| “hyper-pigmentation”. Others cause | | | | If you are like most of us, you have areas that range |
| “de-pigmentation”. Of course, the best ones | | | | from mildly to excessively oily and others that are |
| even out the skin-tone and protect the skin’s | | | | mildly to excessively dry. Sometimes, this is caused |
| overall health. Here’s what to look for and what | | | | by using the wrong lotions or creams, but it can also |
| to avoid. | | | | be a natural difference in the number of follicles |
| Compounds to Avoid | | | | present in the skin. |
| Sodium methyl paraben has been banned from | | | | Sebum, the skin’s natural moisturizer, comes from |
| skincare products in the EU, but it is still found in | | | | the sebaceous glands, which are located at the root of |
| products manufactured in other countries. It has been | | | | the hair follicles. So, in areas that are basically |
| shown to have a de-pigmenting effect that may be | | | | “hair-less”, the skin is drier. The best African |
| permanent. Check your products carefully for this | | | | American skin care products contain jojoba and/or |
| ingredient. | | | | passion fruit extract. These have been shown to |
| Petroleum-based products, wood based alcohols and | | | | moisturize dry areas, without causing greasiness or |
| propylene glycol can cause “hyper-pigmentation” | | | | leading to break-outs. |
| or the appearance of darker spots that do not match | | | | Anti-Aging Ingredients |
| your overall complexion. These ingredients are | | | | It seems that everyone these days is looking for |
| commonly found in African American skin care | | | | anti-aging creams and lotions. And, it looks like every |
| products that claim to relieve oiliness. Excessive | | | | cosmetic company in the world has something to |
| oiliness is often caused by the products that you are | | | | offer. |
| currently using. If you have some oily spots, check | | | | According to clinical trials, the most effective anti-aging |
| your personal care products for petrolatum, mineral oil | | | | ingredients include Functional Keratin and wakame kelp |
| and other petrochemicals. Those cause excessive | | | | extract, as well as the antioxidants coenzyme Q10 |
| greasiness, without actually moisturizing. | | | | and natural vitamin E. Functional Keratin increases the |
| Don’t choose products that contain chemical | | | | production of new cells and fibers. Wakame kelp |
| bleaching agents. They are quite harsh and may do | | | | protects levels of hyaluronic acid, preventing sagging |
| more harm than good | | | | and increasing firmness. |
| Compounds to Seek Out | | | | Antioxidants counter free radical damage, which |
| . If you want to even out your skin-tone, look for an | | | | dermatologists believe is responsible for all of the signs |
| ingredient called extra-pone nut grass. You may only | | | | of aging. So, when you find African American skin |
| need a little to see a dramatic difference. | | | | care products that contain all of these, you will know |
| In addition, you should look for natural vitamin E, an | | | | that they “really work”. I recommend checking |
| antioxidant that will repair any hyper-pigmented areas | | | | out this website or see the author box below for |
| caused by using the personal care items containing the | | | | complete details that apply to all skin types. |