Discover the perfect skincare routine for black skin –

Many believe that black skin needs almost no care. Their unique characteristics, such as the high production of collagen and melanin, which make them more resistant to aging and the sun, cause a variety of hasty and harmful information to spread (such as the questioning whether or not you need to use sunscreen). Just like any other type of skin, it requires specific care for its health.

Marcele Trinidad, dermatologist and full member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology explains that black skin has the same number of melanocytes as white skin, but has more melanin than white skin, and this gives it protection equivalent to SPF 13.4 against solar radiation, which causes photoaging, blemishes and skin cancer. Black skin also has a greater amount of collagen compared to white skin, which gives elasticity and resistance to the skin. Another feature is the larger sebaceous glands, with a greater tendency to acne due to sebum production in black skin. Katleen da Cruz Conceicaodermatologist specializing in black skin and head of the dermatology sector for black skin at the Paula Bellotti group shares that other striking characteristics of black skin are the tendency to keloid, dermatosis papulosa nigra (multiple small, asymptomatic, hyperpigmented papules that spread across the face) ehperioral hyperpigmentation (p.pigmentation in the skin adjacent to the angles of the mouth usually related to women).

the skincare routine

A good beauty routine always starts with cleaning: Astringent soaps are a good choice for oily skin, you can complete this cleaning with micellar water, which has a neutral pH and therefore does not need to be removed. “It can even be used before the soap to remove heavier makeup, using the soap and it again until the cotton (with which you applied it) comes out clean”, advises Marcele. Then, it is necessary to moisturize the skin (yes! oily skin needs hydration!) which must be done with matte moisturizers and with properties to control oiliness.

For the daytime routine, Marcele recommends using vitamin C or even acid that doesn’t interfere with the sun (like mandelic) and sunscreen. Although black skin has greater protection from the sun, products with at least 30 SPF are recommended by professionals, and not just for black skin, like everyone else. It must be used daily, regardless of the temperature (winter and cloudy or rainy days included) and even indoors. “Despite having a lower incidence of skin cancer in blacks, blacks also have skin cancer”, in addition to avoiding spots.

for routine nocturnal, cleaning must be repeated with micellar water and soap for oily skin and moisturizer – then adding the anti-aging cream. “It is worth remembering that in an oily skin, all products to be used are dry touch, light vehicle such as serum, foam. Nothing too heavy or creamy so as not to increase the oiliness of the skin”, concludes Marcele. Katleen reinforces that the ideal, however, is always to consult a specialist dermatologist.

Mistakes in skin care? Never!

“Women love skincare, they love beauty products but unfortunately they still follow advice that is not from trained professionals. They don’t consult dermatologists and end up consulting google, bloggers and then they end up buying products that are not for their skin type”, says Marcele. In addition, the use of regulated sunscreen is also something to leave behind – if the professional could choose an error to be excluded, this would be the main one.

Katleen da Cruz also explains that all products can be used for black skin, as long as it is indicated and there is professional follow-up. But there willacids that promote skin uniformity, mtexture and pore improvement, if used without medical advice, they can burn and irritate the skin, making it worse.