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Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:35 am  |
Hi Everyone,
I just have to ask this question to settle a discussion with a friend. She says that black skin is different to white skin and needs different skincare. She said black skin is generally oilier and thicker. Is this true? If so does Asian and other cultures need different skincare? I, on the other hand think that all skin is the same. If this is true any recommendations for products her for Afro-Carribean skincare?
Thanks for you help!! |
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Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:38 pm |
| I don't think it's true that different skin colours require different skin care - every individual has different skincare needs. However, let me give you an example, for those of East Asian descent, we tend to have a yellowish skintone - of course some people have darker while other people have lighter skintones. Anyways, Chinese and Japanese people tend to have lighter skintones and due to the amount of UV rays in those countries they are very susceptible to sun spots/hyperpigmentation. Thus a lot of skincare in those countries target and advertise whitening products. They're very popular because those with yellower skintones wish to be whiter while those with paler skin wishes to get rid of all pigmentation/tans. So some people might have this misconception that different ethnicities have different skincare needs - but to me all skincare is based on the individual. |
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Tue Jul 11, 2006 5:53 pm |
I think your friend's right.
Perricone mentions differences in his book.
I particularly remember him saying that a lot of Afro-carribeans suffer more from oiliness, impacted pores and acne. Maybe their skin is also thicker and younger as they get older than European skin because it doesn't suffer from sun damage to the same extent.
And then the differences in pigmentation and the way we heal and scar mean when you get into serious treatments like microdermabrasion and laser they are more successful for lighter than darker skin tones.
I'm not totally au fait with all the differences, but there are some yes. |
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Wed Jul 12, 2006 5:47 am |
I am "afro caribbean" and don't totally agree with your friend or Dr. P for that matter.
With darker skin scarring is a real issue - i.e. hyperpigmentation after spots - even when left untouched/picked. Uneven skin color tone, dermatitis + sensitivity can also be a problem. But these conditions can be an issue for any skin color.
But conditions like rosacea occur in darker skin-and this is not something generally thought of as an issue for people of color.
All the women in my family as well as the majority of my social circle have dry skin - and I am 1 of 3 that I know that has had a problem with oil/breakouts.
I think alot of assumptions are made because people with acne/oil issues tend to seek a derm out perhaps more often than the ones with dry skin - at least this holds true for the people I know.
I think it is a matter of individuals within a group that can or can't tolerate certain treatments. Some people I know who have dark mahogany brow skintones have had success with laser treatments and those with lighter golden skin have had really adverse reactions. 
For every rule there are exceptions.  |
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Fri Jul 14, 2006 1:53 am |
| i too, think your friend is correct. certain ethnicites/races are more prone to certain problems than others, so there probably is a difference in the biology of the skin. i find that most asians have oilier skin. |
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