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Your mom, auntie, and uncle have all told you “Black don’t crack” and it’s basically true. Have you seen Cicely Tyson and Angela Bassett? They got that glow, we got that glow! But as the temperature begins to cool down, moving from hot girl summer to hot nerd fall and whatever mood moniker Megan Thee Stallion bestows in the winter, your skin still requires proper care to maintain healthy, nourished skin all-year-long.
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Now as you contemplate how much energy you want to put into maintaining your glow, do note that Black skin is more prone to displaying the effect of frigid temperature, including dry, irritated, itchy, flaking, and ashy skin. To top it off, this can lead to skin conditions, according to Nada Elbuluk, MD, an assistant professor in the dermatology department at New York University School of Medicine and board member of the Skin of Color Society in Health Magazine. “Any scratching, inflammation, [and] irritation is more likely to lead to darkening of the skin, or what we call hyperpigmentation. In darker skin, we’re even more cautious of that because that pigmentation can last for a long time.” So, if you wanna make sure you glow all Autumn-long and beyond, check out these 10 skincare products black celebs swear by.
This product has been touted as a Black family staple form the beginning of time and clearly it’s still holding up because Angela Bassett, the Queen of Black Don’t Crack doesn’t leave home without it. Coconut oil ($7.49, nutiva.com).
While going over her skincare routine with The Los Angeles Times, Bassett said, “I always put on coconut oil — skin is the biggest organ! ” Heard that.
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A great way to make sure essential oils and moisturizers are actually penetrating your skin, is to ensure there isn’t any build up of dirt, oil, and makeup. That’s where a Clarisonic Brush comes in to remove all of that and then some.
Yvonne Orji raved about the brushes which start at $99.00 (ulta.com) to Into The Gloss in September 2017. “I live by Clarisonic, I do, God bless it. Ever since I got it I’ve just been like, Bzzzzzzz. It really does give me a deep clean. And then it softens up—my skin is thick but sensitive at the same time—it’s combination,” she said.
The Euphoria actor tweeted her routine to her followers in 2017.
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She went into more detail on her website. “I think it’s so important to take care of your skin and pamper it before you go to bed. Here are my three steps for a simple evening skincare routine: Shea Moisture African Black Soap Wipes ($7.00, sheamoisture.com), Thayers Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner with Aloe Vera Formula ($10.00, amazon.com), and The Body Shop Vitamin E Serum-In-Oil ($27.00, thebodyshop.com).”
Teyana Taylor posted this must-have on her Instagram, telling her followers, “I need y’all to get into this skinnnnnnnnnnnn honey!!! @urbanskinrx is my new skincare addiction. I’ve been using it for a couple weeks now and already see my skin glowing!!” When a fan inquired further, she added, “I’ve always had good skin, but my skin never glowed like this before.”
The brown bar uses ClearTone Advanced Technology- Kojic Acid, Alpha Arbutin, Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide, Vitamin A and L-glutathione to brighten and improve skin tone. The bar ($11.99, target.com) can be used as a daily cleanser, mask and exfoliator. P.S. I also use this bar from time to time and can attest that it really does improve the look of dark marks and the overall brilliance of your skin.
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Prepping and priming your skin is just as important as moisturizing and this $49.00 elixir (sephora.com) is actually a toning mist that tightens pores, sets makeup, and provides an instant shot of radiance to the skin.
Dear White People‘s Ashley Blaine Featherson won’t go without it, telling WhoWhatWear, “I have to say that I do like to prime. I love Caudalíe’s Beauty Elixir—I’m obsessed with it. I’ll use it for the rest of my days.”
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This $47.00 moisturizer (amazon.com) is Henson’s absolute must-have. The cream is specially created for dry and dehydrated skin.
“I’ve been using Paul Scerri Moisturizing Day Cream for 20 years. I found this cream at a spa. I order it from Amazon. I don’t know if that has a secret unicorn powder in it,” said Henson to TODAY. “That’s my only thing that I’ve been using the longest.”
If your skin is acne prone, this natural $5 soap (sheamoisture.com) is a drugstore must-have, according to model Jourdan Dunn. “I normally don’t break out, but I have been lately. So I researched natural products and came across African Black Soap. I’ve been using it for two weeks and have seen a difference. The acne spots and scarring have faded,” she said to InStyle.
This little stick is packed with hyaluronic acid which keeps collagen synthesis up and helps your skin retain moisture so it looks juicy and full of life. Kerry Washington is a huge fan, telling Byrdie this is how she uses the $15.00 concealer (neutrogena.com).
“Most of the places where I tend to want to do concealer—especially when I’m not doing a full face of makeup—are places that also need more moisture. [This one] is very user-friendly, and I definitely feel the difference. Also, the hyaluronic keeps it from being too chalky and building up—it really stays smooth.”
This $49.00 nighttime oil (kiehls.com) is a blend of lavender essential oil, evening primrose oil, and squalene for calming the skin, maintaining it’s hydration and elasticity, as well as creating a smooth texture.
In an interview with The Cut in March 2017, Tia Mowry said this product even had her twin sister questioning how her skin looked so good. “It has a lot of essential oils in it and is like an elixir. And my gosh, after putting this stuff on my face, even my sister was like, ‘Oh my God, what are you doing with your skin?’ It’s amazing.”
Now go ahead and “glow girl” all season-long.
