Before applying
makeup on African, Black or darker skin, it is important to
have a clear understanding of these unique skin tones and
skin types.
Firstly, African women are affected by sunlight, pollution
and stress just as their Caucasian counterparts. They however
have to consider several other factors when selecting the
right skin care program. They for example, need to be very
conscious of hyper pigmentation since their skin scars so
easily. To prevent scaring, they need to guard against acne
and to protect their skin from the sun.
In fact, any situation where the skin can be irritated, be
it squeezing blemishes, shaving or plucking hair, can result
in darker skin producing more melanin and creating dark spots.
During pregnancy too, many dark-skinned women experience the
“mask of pregnancy,” or a darkening of skin around
the neck due to hormonal changes.
Generally, African women also tend to have oily facial skin,
which can be compounded by more than just the skin’s
natural oils. The oily ingredients used in black hair care
products, often contribute to the general oiliness of the
skin. This condition can be aggravated by high fat diets.
Ironically, although Black women are prone to excessive facial
oils, they also have dry, ashy body skin.
For many years we makeup artists believed that women with
Black skin had red skin undertones. This has however been
disproved when the two recent Black Miss Universes both wore
yellow-based foundations produced by Sacha
Cosmetics.
Sacha's yellow-based foundations have superb coverage and
are very natural-looking. They perfectly match exotic skin
tones without a trace of ashiness or two-toned look.
Apply the shade of Sacha foundation you believe to be closest
to your skin tone. Apply the next lighter and darker shades
above and below. Select the shade of foundation that “disappears”
into your skin.
Your face should look flawless and natural. Apply concealer
to mask any serious blemishes. Follow with cheek, lip and
eye color.
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