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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Mechanical Exfoliation The debate has always been heated among skin care specialists and dermatologists as to the risks and benefits of scrubbing one’s countenance and body parts. The dangers of creating microscopic tears in the skin are very real, especially if a scrub contains granules with irregular edges, like crushed [...] Those Rough and Bumpy Arms and Legs By Kathryn Leverette, CMES Tinea Versicolor Fungal Infection The non-contagious fungal rash of Tinea versicolor is a chronic, asymptomatic superficial infection characterized by light scaly, macular patches. These patches range in color from light pink to deep tan. Although the name suggests a variety of colors, the hue of all patches is about the same in any [...] Do plan to visit your skin care professional on a regular basis until (a) clearing is achieved, (b) you have stopped “bumping up”, and (c) we are certain you being consistent with your home care and new shaving habits. Bring your products with you, or have them in front of you when you call. Don’t use disposable or [...] Pseudofolliculitis barbae, known as razor bumps, is the number one complaint among black men and women who shave. Caused by stiff beard hair and a genetically-caused curved follicle, the hair tips reverse their course and literally penetrate and grow back into the skin, like a horseshoe, before they would normally exit. Similar to hundreds of [...] Winter or not, you’re dehydrated. Your skin feels tight and dry and your brows, hairline and sides of your nose might flake or burn. Your hair feels brittle and sheds more, and your scalp is feeling tight and producing potato chips. Your eyes may be puffy, you’re developing “raccoon” eyes and the corners of your [...] By Kathryn Khadija Leverette Dark skin has become just as vulnerable as lighter skin to the “ravages” of sun, including sunburn, facial laxity (sagging), wrinkling, hyperpigmentation (uneven skin tone and dark spots), hormonal pigmentation (melasma), keratoses (pre-cancers) and malignancies (skin cancers). Often, people of color say: “I’m not trying to get darker” or “I never burn.” [...] Help With Your Dark Spots and Uneven Skin Tone By Kathryn Leverette Of the many skin disorders that affect the darker races, hyperpigmentation (uneven skin tone and dark spots) is the chief complaint. Skin problems, medications and medical conditions can lead to hyperpigmentation, including the aftermath of acne, razor bumps, melasma, chemical irritation, eczema, friction, electrolysis, allergic [...] Facial structure and skin coloration: Bone structure, with prominent cheekbones and deep-set eyes, and light, translucent skin covering a darkish underlying tissue color, will make the orbital eye area appear much darker than the rest of the face. Genetic fat deposits under the eyes can appear in youth and gradually worsen with age. A large [...] Problem: Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can leave harmful residues that can irritate your sensitive skin, cause a severe case of contact dermatitis, and/or exacerbate an acne or eczema condition. What to look for: Acne and/or dermatitis on one side of your face and neck where you sleep, along the seams of your clothes, including under [...] |
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