The Top Esthetic Treatments for Skin of Color

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