The skin is the largest organ in the human body and plays a vital role in our overall health . Made up of 3 layers (epidermis, dermis and hypodermis), it protects us from external elements, regulates our body temperature and is a visible indicator of our inner well-being . Black and mixed-race skin , rich in melanin, is prone to various problems. How to take care of your skin and how to enhance it?
Understanding the specificity of melanin-rich skin
Melanin-rich skin is skin that has a high concentration of natural pigments , called melanocytes, which determine skin color . There are actually two types of melanin in the human body: eumelanin, a brownish-black pigment, and phaeomelanin, a yellowish-red pigment.
Melanin-rich skin has advantages, such as better protection against UV rays, or slower skin aging than Caucasian skin. But it also has specific needs , which must be known and respected to preserve and enhance it . Dark spots, dehydration, dry skin? To remedy this, Kanu Skincare offers gentle and effective skincare products , specially designed for melanin-rich skin.
Know your skin type
Before starting any routine, it's essential to know your skin type. Normal, dry, oily, or combination? Every skin type has different characteristics and needs .
- “Normal” skin
“Normal” skin is often considered a uniform skin type with a generally smooth appearance , minimally visible pores, and few imperfections . Neither too dry nor too oily, the skin has a balanced sebum and moisture level.
- Dry skin
If your skin texture is fine and you still have redness and a feeling of dehydration or tightness , especially after cleansing, then your skin is considered dry and sensitive . You need to adapt your skincare and focus on intensive hydration .
- Oily skin
Oily skin tends to produce more sebum than necessary, leading to excessive shine , enlarged pores and a propensity for blemishes like pimples and blackheads.
- Combination skin
Combination skin has both dry and oily areas , usually in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin). The cheeks and cheekbones may be drier and less prone to shine, and pores are most often enlarged in the T-zone. This is the most common skin type but also the most difficult to understand. It requires a balanced approach to treating the different areas.
The skincare routine adapted to black and mixed-race skin
The routine to adopt on a daily basis
- Gently cleanse your skin
Cleansing the skin is an essential step to remove impurities , sebum, makeup, cosmetics and pollution residues that accumulate on the skin throughout the day. It prepares the skin to receive care, and prevents imperfections , enlarged pores and dull complexion.
Kanu Skincare offers you a gentle cleanser without perfume or paraben , which respects the pH and the hydrolipidic film of your skin. The Gentle Essential Cleanser is the ideal ally for skin rich in melanin. Composed of effective active ingredients such as zinc , hyaluronic acid and ceramides , it strengthens the skin barrier, purifies the skin and reduces inflammation.
- Unify and illuminate your complexion
Melanin-rich skin is more prone to hyperpigmentation , which is the formation of darker spots than the rest of the skin. These spots can be caused by the sun , scars , hormones, or aging. To even out your complexion and reduce spots, the Essential Brightening Serum , enriched with niacinamide , the star ingredient of the moment, is used after cleansing. Apply a small amount of serum to the palm of your hands and then apply to your face, massaging carefully in circular motions .
- Deeply moisturize your skin
Hydrating the skin is an essential step to maintain the skin's water balance and to protect it from external aggressions, such as cold, wind, or sun.
Kanu Skincare's Essential Daily Moisturizer contains natural ingredients like shea butter and jojoba seed oil, among others . Its high-quality ingredients will help deeply hydrate and restore the skin . Simply apply the moisturizer to your face and neck after applying the serum.
And because hydration also comes from within, don't forget to drink at least 1.5L of water per day !
- Sun protection, an important step not to be neglected!
