Posted by Michelle Howard on March 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM under
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0 commentsWhile women of color come in beautiful shades and tones, with that
beauty comes some common skin issues that need to be addressed. Over
the next month as we celebrate Ethnic Skin Care month, I will give an overview of some of the most common skin conditions that affect ethnic skin.
Along
with an overview of the skin conditions, I will share some natural
remedies that are affordable and have proven effective for many. Now
let's get started.
Some of the common skin problems that affect people of color are:
Acne/T-zone Oily skin problems
Hyper Pigmentation
Eczema
Seborrhea Dermatitis
Dry Patches
Keloids
There
are also some not so common skin problems and I want to point out one
of them - Vertiligo because of the discrimination of the condition
toward people of color.
Vertiligo is a skin disorder where there's a sudden massive loss of pigment from the skin.
I will not go into debth about this skin condition but wanted to provide you with some startling quick facts:
- Approximately 2% of people worldwide suffer with this skin disease
- Cause of Vertiligo is unknown but it's suspected to be a hereditary
and linked to certain auto-immune diseases like low thyroid function
and alopecia (extreme baldness and bald patches)
- Vertiligo affects people of color more than any other race
Now, through the rest of the month I will touch on each of the
common skin conditions mentioned above as well as provide some
alternative treatments and a few freebies along the way.
Posted by Michelle Howard on February 28, 2010 at 7:00 PM under
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0 commentsBlack
History month just ended but I think it's important to keep it going
with a more specific focus on skin care for women of color. That's why
I'm deeming the month of March as "Ethnic Skin Care Month."
Ethnic skin care month is not just about women of African descent but
also Latinas, Native Americans and ALL women of color. We have special
skin care concerns and addressing them during the month of March is
what Ethnic skin care month is all about!
Going
forward, beginning this year 2010 Reviyve LLC will be recognizing women
of color and our specific care needs every March. Here's a recent press release
Kicking off Ethnic Skin Care Month is the The Beautiful Woman of Color Contest. Details here
Throughout the month of March, I will be offering:
- Addressing common skin concerns for women of color
- Offering skin type specific tips and information
- Special savings on skin care products for dry, oily/acne prone and sensitive skin
- Free mini beauty guides
Stay tuned here to receive further details and please do forward this announcement to every woman of color you may know.
