Tips for managing Dark Skin

Dark Skin - Tips for managing Dark Skin

Dark skin tends to scar and develops dark blemishes and marks. Dark skin is all about the hyper-pigmentation of the skin. Hyper-pigmentation occurs when certain skin cells release more pigment i.e. dark color. Dark skin can result from sun exposure and may sometimes occur from redness and bruising.

Darkening of the skin may be due to "blueness" is called cyanosis or purple skin. Certain chemicals and dietary items can also changes the skin color. Skin darkening or hyper-pigmentation can be the symptom of severe diseases i.e. Addison's disease and Scleroderma.

It doesn't matter, what type of your skin is, but a universal tendency is that skin tends to darken when expose to sun. Dark skin protects against those skin cancers that are caused by mutations in skin cells induced by ultraviolet light. Due to having more pigment in dark skin, it can withstand exposure to the sun much better.

Dark skin prevents UV-A radiation from destroying the essential B vitamin foliate. Foliate is needed for the synthesis of DNA in dividing cells and too low levels of foliate in pregnant women are associated with birth defects. A darker skin is more prone to scarring and hyper-pigmentation. Dark skin protects vitamin B, it can lead to a vitamin D deficiency.

Tips for darker skin:

The regular use of sunscreen will prevent the skin from turning blotchy.
Exfoliate to remove dull, dead skin cells but test the product on a small patch of skin first.

Irritation may lead to disfiguring hyper-pigmentation. Products that may irritate the dark skin includes: fragrance, alcohol, propylene glycol, dye and lanolin.

Dark-skinned people who live in less sun-intensive regions often lack Vitamin D.
For removing dirt, oil and makeup, always cleanse your skin. But avoid abrasive cleansers, which can irritate skin of color.

Cleansing too often or too roughly will harm the dark skin.

Avoid using home micro-dermabrasion and chemical peel kits too roughly. Use according to the directions and discontinue use if irritation occurs.