Skin Sense

Contrary to popular belief, skin of color can be very sensitive. Hyper-pigmentation is a common skin disorder in darker skin. 

The melanin in skin of color provides a certain amount of protection from ultraviolet radiation from the sun, and is partly responsible for skin that has less signs of premature aging. 

Unfortunately, melanin can also contribute to skin of color being more sensitive, making it easily irritated. While hyper-pigmentation can affect the skin of all races, it is more common in darker skin.

Some common causes of hyper-pigmentation are::

• Injury/Trauma 
• Scratches, burns, bruising 
• Sunburn 
• Prescription and OTC topical medications
• Skin care products, irritation from certain skin care practices and even products too harsh for your skin type 
• Surgery, cosmetic procedures like chemical peels, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, laser resurfacing procedures 
• Razor bumps from shaving 

Skin eruptions such as acne can also cause hyper-pigmentation. Squeezing pimples is discouraged as it to can cause dark spots.

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Together we thrive,

Jacqueline