Stun the sun

[aliva]

The biggest challenge facing dark skin on long hot days: shine. The tips which I’m going to place below to tackle the problems are of my own experience because I am a black woman. If you have anything to add, please add so that it will be a great help.

-Use moisturizer: many dark women avoid it because their skin tends to be oily. But you need a layer of protection from dirt and pollution. Moisturizer also helps foundation glide on more easily.

-Use foundation: hot weather makes you want to ditch makeup, but foundation evens out vacations in color [common in dark skin] and adds a healthy glow. For extra sheerness blend a drop or two of foundation with a dab of moisturizer.

-Blot often: pat skin with a tissue before applying any cosmetic.

-Block the sun: the pigment melanin, abundant in dark skin, is a natural sunscreen, but it won’t fend off every wrinkle-causing ray. Use sun protection daily; SPF 8 to 15 is sufficient.


Summer beauty basics for dark skin.

[mimico]

Thanks Aliva. That's another useful post from you. :) Because I live in the Philippines, I always have to deal with the humid weather. While moisturizing is not my favorite thing to do, I try to apply a light moisturizer at night. Using so much acne medication on my skin makes it dry at times so this is a good solution.


Blot often: pat skin with a tissue before applying any cosmetic. In terms of blotting, I don't just use facial tissue. There are facial blotters available in the market that work so much better in terms of absorption compared to regular tissue. These look like silk films or wax paper, depending on the brand you buy. I'd recommend getting a pack of this when the weather's warm because it helps absorb excess oil and shine without any hassle.