By Kathryn Khadija Leverette
Who Needs Sunscreen and Why?
Darker and olive skins are just as vulnerable as lighter skin tones to the “ravages” of sun. Sun damage produces many “looks” including chronic sunburn, redness and spider veins, deep wrinkles and fine lines, sagging skin, a rough, leathery skin, hyperpigmentation (uneven skin tone, dark spots and hormonal patches called melasma), [more...]
By Kathryn Khadija Leverette
How to Remove Dark Spots and and Brighten Uneven Skin Tone
Of all the skin disorders that affect the darker races, hyperpigmentation is the chief complaint. Skin problems, medications and medical conditions can lead to skin discoloration, including acne, razor bumps, shaving irritation, hormonal melasma, chemical irritation, eczema, friction, electrolysis, allergic reactions, abrasive scrubs, scrubbing, product overuse, [more...]
By Kathryn Khadija Leverette
Facial structure can affect skin coloration in the orbital eye area. Prominent cheekbones and deep-set eyes, with light, translucent skin covering dark underlying tissue, can make the orbital eye area appear much darker than the rest of the face. Did a parent, grandparent or other family member also have dark circles? Facial structure and coloration [more...]