November 11, 2011
Black skin has the great and enviable advantage of being more resistant to sun damage and the ageing process than lighter skins. It is, however, also more vulnerable to other skin conditions, such as hyper-pigmentation.
Acne, shaving bumps, keloid scars and even everyday scratches can result in noticeable changes in the skin’s pigmentation. As the colour [...]
October 20, 2011
As we get older, our skin starts to display the signs of ageing that we all dread: wrinkles and fine lines, enlarged pores and uneven skin tone. Ageing slows down the speed at which our skin cells are renewed, meaning that skin can look dull, tired and, well, old.
Microdermabrasion uses medical grade super fine [...]
September 26, 2011
Acne is a common skin condition for people of all skin colours, but people with black skin face particular problem post-active acne: hyperpigmentation. Black people do not tend to suffer from the more severe forms of acne and are less likely to develop nodules or cysts, but they are more likely to suffer from keloid [...]
September 7, 2011
Uneven pigmentation occurs when the body produces excess melanin or not enough. It results in colour differences, patches, blotches or freckle-like spots that usually darken with time and accumulated exposure to sunlight.
Pigmentation irregularities can be down to several causes. Hormonal changes due to pregnancy, birth-control pills or hormone replacement therapy can affect the production of [...]
August 31, 2011
When dark skin is damaged, the resulting mark is darker than the surrounding healthy tissue. An excess of pigmentation can be produced at the same time as the scar tissue, making an old wound more visible.
Even small cuts or lesions from acne, ingrowing hairs or insect bites can leave marks that do not fade with [...]
August 12, 2011
Laser treatment can be riskier for darker skins, and any procedure should be approached with caution. The increased levels of melanin present in the skin can present problems. In the case of hair removal, the laser could be absorbed by both the skin and the hair, which could result in burns. It is always important [...]
July 25, 2011
Uneven skin tone and pigmentation problems in dark skin can have a number of causes, but there is also effective treatment available too. Let’s take a look at both the causes of uneven skin tone and the solution…
Causes of uneven skin tone
• Hormonal changes. An increase in hormone production, especially during pregnancy, can cause patchy or [...]
July 13, 2011
Almost everyone is born with certain distinguishing features or marks on their skin, such as birthmarks and freckles. However, there are some slight imperfections that we pick up as we get older, in a variety of different ways.
For dark skin, pigmented scars may appear after the epidermis has been damaged in some way. This [...]
June 15, 2011
Dark skin can be particularly vulnerable to uneven skin tone, for a variety of reasons:
1. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation – usually caused by some kind of skin injury, such as cuts and grazes. Damage can also be caused by the formation of scarring as a result of acne. In black skins, this damage can leave traces even once [...]
June 10, 2011
Post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation shows up as areas of darker skin. It can manifest itself as small dark spots, or as larger areas of skin.
PIH has various causes:
• Injuries such as cuts, bruises and scratches;
• Active acne that causes skin damage;
• Rashes such as eczema can also cause PIH;
• Damage from exposure to the sun or some harsh cosmetic treatments can [...]
