All skins are beautiful. But black skin has higher levels of melanin than lighter skin, making it vulnerable to hyperpigmentation. And because this calls for special care, incorporating a skincare routine is ideal for protecting your skin from damage and premature aging. And choosing the best face serum ingredients can be a good place to start.
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Does African skin need a serum? The American Academy of Dermatology points out that people with darker skin tones are prone to skin issues like hyperpigmentation.
And how do you counter or lessen the visibility of such issues? Including serums in your skincare routine is a first step. They add an extra layer and give you a glow after several uses. So yes, black skin needs serums.
Here are some of the best face serum ingredients for black skin.
1. Vitamin C
If you’re looking for a product that will reduce dark spots, make your skin of African heritage look brighter, and give your face some glow, vitamin C serum is your best bet.
Applying facial serums in the early morning protects your skin from intense UV radiation when the sun is scorching. And this is the common cause of hyperpigmentation. For best results, including this serum and good sunscreen can be beneficial. The combination helps protect your skin better from further skin damage.
Potent lightening serums can unevenly lighten normal skin tone and pigmentation. The effect will be a blotchy appearance. Because such brightening serums are harsh on your dark skin, you could use brightening serums such as vitamin C.
2. Hyaluronic Acid
Dry skin can make your efforts to have glowing skin frustrating. But it doesn’t have to be. Hyaluronic hydrates and pumps your skin, leaving you with healthy-looking skin.
The components in this serum act as skin fillers. And this is the reason for plump-looking skin.
Hyaluronic acid functions as a humectant and continues to extract moisture from the environment. And this is after providing the topmost layer of your skin with essential moisture. This will give the skin long-lasting moisture.
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3. Kojic Acid
Melanin pigment naturally occurs in the body and gives color to your eyes, skin, and hair. Tyrosine is an amino acid that helps in the synthesis of melanin. Thus, kojic acid prevents the formation of tyrosine and, in turn, stops melanin production. Less melanin means your skin could lighten.
If you experience breakouts, kojic acid can help suppress the breakouts and any hyperpigmentation. This acid can even reverse UV rays’ harmful effects on your black skin.
Are there more kojic acid benefits? Take a look at this:
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- Treat melasma common in pregnancy
- Anti-aging effect
- Decrease the appearance of scar
- Antibacterial effects
- Antifungal benefits
4. Licorice Root Extract
Dark spots on your face from sun damage or hormonal issues can interfere with your efforts to have flawless-looking skin. Glabridin is the active ingredient in the licorice root extract that helps fade dark spots. And it helps prevent hyperpigmentation from Ultraviolet Rays (UVB) by suppressing the tyrosinase enzyme, one of the causes of dark pigments from sun exposure.
Glycyrrhizin is an anti-inflammatory component in the licorice root extract. It helps reduce irritation and redness on your skin. It’s an oxidant that guards your skin against free radicals whose effects are visible on the skin in the form of skin damage.
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5. Niacinamide
You may have encountered the term niacinamide when reading about the ingredients in cosmetics but don’t know how it can help your black skin. Studies show that niacinamide works on black skin by reducing the development of hyperpigmentation. It also can lighten your skin.
When you look in the mirror and notice your skin has uneven skin tones, discolored or dark spots, niacinamide can be what you need. As a natural Vitamin B3 ingredient, it helps prevent and fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
Depending on the extent of your black skin issues, a dermatologist can recommend the percentage of niacinamide in cosmetics, best for your skin.
6. Vitamin E
People have different skin issues, and some are hyperpigmentation and dark spots. Adding vitamin E to your moisturizer or skincare routine can help prevent UV rays from damaging effects on your black skin.
According to Oregon State University, vitamin E is an antioxidant that can help you have healthy skin. Its antioxidant qualities can help protect your sensitive black skin from damage. It acts as a humectant and an emollient. This means that in addition to helping your skin take in water, it retains it. And it has even been demonstrated to benefit some people with their eczema.
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7. Green Tea Extract
Green tea is among the least processed tea varieties grown from the same tea plant. As a consequence, this makes it retain more healthy qualities. The leaves of the Camellia sinensis tea plant are the source of the green tea extract.
What is the effect of green tea extract when you apply it to your black skin?
- Lessens irritation
- Diminishes aging signs
- Reduces the appearance of blackheads
- Removes dead skin
- Controls puffiness and appearance of dark circles around your eyes
Black skin is unique as it comes in a variety of skin tones. And there are many glowing skin products for dark skin, serums included. As you select serum, check for the ingredients in this article, and for better results, consult your nearest dermatologist.
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