Women of color need sun block too
June 27th, 2008
It is true that people of color—compared to Caucasians— have a natural boost against the sun’s harmful UV rays because of the amount of melanin that lives in dark skin. It’s not true, however, that people of color are not at risk of having sun damaged skin. Sun block is important for all people regardless of skin tone. Many people of color first find evidence of skin cancer in places like the soles of their feet, mouth, and genitals.
Additionally, many women of color suffer from melasma, or discoloration of the skin, too. Although melasma is not deadly, it is discouraging because the dark spots appears on the face, most commonly the forehead and cheeks. Melasma is more common among women of color than Caucasian women.
There is an excellent site by Dr. Susan Taylor called brownskin.net that talks about these issues in more depth. I suggest you check it out to learn about skin conditions, treatments, and issues affecting women of color.
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June 20th, 2010 at 2:23 am
Shea Butter can really promote great health.-;;
July 29th, 2010 at 11:17 am
Shea Butter is also good on your skin. We use it a lot for treating dry sin or scars..`:
September 27th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
oh by the way shea butter tastes good too;`.
October 13th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
i remember my grandma who loves shea butter so much. ,*,
October 25th, 2010 at 5:11 am
Shea butter is a slightly yellowish or ivory colored natural fat extracted from the seed of the African shea tree by crushing a-’:
December 22nd, 2010 at 1:06 pm
well, Shea Butter have some special medicinal properties too aside from cosmetic applications *;*