African American Men’s Skincare Myths You’ve probably heard one of the statements below in the past. You may have even held it to be true and applied it to your skincare routine. This article will go into depth on these rumors and clear up misconceptions often held to be true about black men’s skincare. Men have oilier skin then women and thus do not need body lotion Men do tend to have oilier skin but the oiliness usually resides on the face only. Men will still need body lotion to reduce the appearance of an ashy skin tone. Try our My Natural Beauty Skintone Lotion with SPF 15 to hydrate and protect your skin. You don’t need sunscreen if you have an indoor job This assumption is false and dermatologists have found that everyone should wear sunscreen daily despite their time in the sun. Even five minutes of sun exposure a day can add up to skin damage in later years. Of course you won’t need the protection you would need for a day at the beach. A SPF of at least 15 is suitable for daily use. A professional shave will reduce razor bumps False! A hot towel barber style shave will not improve your skin health. You’re better off saving your money and shaving yourself. The only way to reduce razor bumps is exfoliating dead skin cells and properly shaving. This means using the right shaving cream and a sharp, clean razor. Try Chimere Bump Control Shave Gel. Aftershave is necessary after a shave This statement is actually true but is dependent on the right type of aftershave! The best thing after a shave is to moisturize the skin. Many aftershave products contain alcohol, which can actually dry your skin and cause bumps. Use Chimere Bump Control After Shave, which hydrates while preventing further ingrown hairs.
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