Hispanic skin care, like the skin care for any “race” of people is not a one size fits all proposition. There is no “latina skin type”. Latina skin varies widely and your needs will be unique. Like African Americans, Latinas skin color and type varies. However, there are some useful generalities when it comes to the care of brown skin. Darker skinned Hispanics skin care will be very similar to the needs of African Americans. Treasured Locks is committed to helping people with all skin types. But, our particular focus is on African American and Hispanic skin and hair care needs | Hispanic Skin Care Tips Hispanic skin care, like the skin care for any “race” of people is not a one size fits all proposition. There is no “latina skin type”. Latina skin varies widely and your needs will be unique. Like African Americans, Latinas skin color and type varies. However, there are some useful generalities when it comes to the care of brown skin. Darker skinned Hispanics skin care will be very similar to the needs of African Americans. Treasured Locks is committed to helping people with all skin types. But, our particular focus is on African American and Hispanic skin and hair care needs. • For many of you, a daily cleanser and toner is all you’ll need. Many Hispanics have oily or combination skin. Combination skin is skin that is oily (usually in the “T” zone”) in places and dry in others. If that is your skin type, skip the moisturizer or only apply it in the place you need it. Use a mild cleanser especially formulated for the face. You may find as you get older, you do need to add a moisturizer to your routine. • Wear a sunscreen- Just because you have dark skin does not mean the sun cannot do damage to it. Especially if you live in a sunny climate, wear a sunscreen. While it is true that natural pigmentation does provide SPF protection (up to around a 15), an additional sunscreen never hurt anyone. Any type of skin — whatever the shade, whatever the texture — is subject to skin cancer without additional, artificial SPF protection. So, use sunscreen or moisturizer with sunscreen added. • Dark Spots- people with darker skin can suffer from hyperpigmentation or dark spots. These can be in the form of freckles, splotches or scars from acne or other injuries. Wearing a sunscreen will help prevent this and keep existing ones from getting worse. There are over-the counter skin lighteners and fade products that will help with this problem. • Consider a clay mask if your face breaks out- A good clay mask (we offer several here) is a great tool in your .
