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One of the most complicated parts of the body is your skin. Therefore, taking great care of your skin requires time and energy. Unfortunately, there is no ideal way to maintain beautiful and healthy skin. As we all know, skin has a variety of problems: it can be too oily, too dry, too sensitive, too thick, or a combination of these. Typically, people have normal skin, although there are a surprising number of those who suffer from severe cases of oily and dry skin.

Dark skin, for example, is usually oilier than other skin types. As dark skin often means bigger oil glands, it can be trickier to care for. The large oil glands that are associated with dark skin often lead to a glossy appearance of the skin. Worst case scenario, those same oil glands can become blocked which leads to acne.
Acne is one of the most prevalent skin conditions affecting African American skin care. Everyone can relate to the frustration of treating acne. Taking stock in the wrong type of acne treatment can cause more harm than good. Dark skin care can be a burden if you are not careful. Here are three useful tips to keeping your dark skin healthy and acne-free:

1.    When applying cleansers, do not wash your face. Doing so can produce black heads, which are the result of scrubbing off acnes on your face.

2.    Wash with warm water since it removes the oils on your skin that cause acne. Do not wash with cold water, since it will leave the oil on your skin intact.

3.    Buy skin care products with natural ingredients. Products with too many chemicals such as cheap cosmetics can cause more problems with your skin, so go for natural products that will allow your skin to feel more comfortable.

When it comes to oily skin, moisturizing properly is critical. Proper moisturizing begins with removing toxins from your skin in a more natural way. One of the simplest ways to do this is to drink lots of water. When cleansing your skin, use a cleanser that is soap-free, and always exfoliate. Exfoliating is the process of removing dead skin cells off the top layers of your skin. After exfoliating, dry your skin by gently dabbing your skin with a cotton towel, then apply a toner. After using your toner, apply a moisturizer that is hypoallergenic and oil-free. As some skin can be extremely oily, find a moisturizer that can deal with oily skin.

Melanosomes are important when it comes to dark skin, as they are the cells that provide skin color and contain larger amounts of the skin pigmentation melanin. More melanin translates to more protection from skin cancer and wrinkles. Unfortunately, more melanin also translates to potential dark spots on the skin, which are the direct result of acne or bruises. Some people resort to bleaching to take away these dark spots, although bleaching can have side effects on the skin. The best way to prevent the side effects of bleaching is to stay away from products with hydroquinolone.