During her session "Diversity Esthetics," Pamela Springer spoke to Face & Body Southeast attendees about the top esthetic treatments for skin of color.
According to Springer, these top treatments include:
- Chemical peels
- Microdermabrasion
- Dermaplaning
- Derma roller and micro needling
- LED (Light Emitting Diode)
Springer urged her class to become familiar with common and uncommon skin conditions in skin of color.
Dry Skin
- Pores are small
- Skin does not shine
- Matte appearance
- Tightness or peeling
Dry skin active ingredients:
- Antioxidant serum: vitamin A, C and E
- Topical EFA
- Alpha lipoic acid
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Enzymes
Oily Skin
- Dull, shiny appearance
- Coarse texture
- Thicker skin
- Enlarged pores
- Prone to blackheads, pimples or other blemishes
Active ingredients for oily skin:
- Dimethicone
- Kaolin Clay
- Glycolic
- Hyaluronic acid
- Niacinamide
- Retinol
- Salicylic acid
Sensitive skin/rosacea
This is a common disorder of Caucasians but is a challenge in skins of color because it is often not recognized.
Active ingredients for sensitive skin:
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramide
- COQ10
- Green tea extract
- Centella Asiatica, also known as cica
- Niacinamide
Recommended ingredients for hyperpigmentation:
- Hydroquinone
- Kojic acid
- Arbutin
- Vitamin C
- AHA/BHA
- Retinol
- Niacinamide
