Comments on: Keep Your Skin Healthy: #ChooseSkinHealth

By: Chris H

Chris H — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 04:27:00 +0000

I agree, you should protect your skin.
I am NOT a good example though, I used to deliberately tan. Nowdays I don’t so much.

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 02:57:00 +0000

In reply to Vidya Sury. Don't forget about your feet, too. If you wear sandals in the sun, you need to put sunblock on your feet because they get so much exposure.

By: Vidya Sury

Vidya Sury — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 02:47:00 +0000

I have super-sensitive skin that looks great but is secretly dry. I couldn’t live without moisturizer because, then I’d look like a construction worker with a faint layer of cement. I don’t think I am using sunblock. Eeesh. But I am always wearing a full head helmet when I am out in the sun, thanks to my scooter. When not, I’ve got a scarf on. Hmm. Skin is a serious topic for me. And I am grateful for your nagging. Hugs.

Drinking lots of water keeps the skin hydrated – it is one of the easiest skincare tips.

We also have the practice of a twice-weekly oil massage that really helps. I could go on about foods for the skin, but that’s a whole new post!

By: Tami Miller

Tami Miller — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:48:00 +0000

I load the kids up on sunscreen before we go out to play.
I am so happy they are making oil free sunscreen. That was always my biggest issue. I’d apply sunscreen only to break out from all the oil. I have oily skin to begin with and it’s a pain in the @**!

By: AlvaradoFrazier

AlvaradoFrazier — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:26:00 +0000

Love Trader Joe’s brand for the face, but only SPF 15. I had to step up to SPF 30 since I’ve developed some sun spots, and I’m a morena. Couldn’t find a stronger one that didn’t feel and stay greasy (tried 3 different brands).
Just bought Nuetrogena’s Clear Skin SPF 30 last week. Although it goes on whitish it completely disappears into the skin and there is no greasy feel after a minutes or so. I still put TJ’s around my eyes because it’s so emollient.

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:23:00 +0000

In reply to Classic NYer. Oh no, you're bringing out the nag in me! The risk of skin cancer is lower among African Americans, but it's also deadliest because many times skin cancer goes unnoticed until it is in its more advanced stages.

By: Classic NYer

Classic NYer — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:36:00 +0000

On a serious note, can I tell you a secret? I know that dark skin is not immune to sun damage, but every time I think “I should get some spf” my next thought is always “wtf… black people don’t do this! How would I look black as I am trying to buy sun block?”