What Paulas Choice products are appropriate for African-American skin?
While many women of colour feel their skin care needs differ from those of Caucasian women, nothing could be further from the truth. Regardless of colour or ethnic background, all skin is subject to a range of virtually identical problems with similar considerations. Whether it is dry or oily skin, blemishes, scarring, wrinkles, skin discolorations, rashes, rosacea, sensitivity, or sun damage, the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment is the same for all men and women. There are certainly some distinctions between varying ethnic groups when it comes to skin problems and skin-care options, but overall these differences are minor in comparison to the number of similarities. Think of it this way: regardless of skin colour, dietary needs remain the same. A high-calorie diet results in weight gain, an unhealthy diet can cause health risks, and if you dont eat you die, regardless of your skin colour. As far as skin care goes, skin is an organ (the largest in the human body) and needs the same