If you want your melanin to pop, avoid these popular products.
1. Coconut Oil
Ask any amateur skincare person about products to use on your face, they will probably mention coconut oil but it is not so good for dark skin despite anti-inflammatory qualities. Coconut oil clogs your skin’s pores and causes acne.
It works as a makeup remover and hair cream but it is not a good moisturizer.
2. Vaseline or Petroleum jelly
We grew up using vaseline and petroleum jelly but it is not a good moisturizer because it clogs your skin, doesn’t moisturize and, your skin doesn’t absorb it.
3. Cocoa Butter
Cocoa butter can smell nice and protect the skin but it will clog your skin pores and once your skin is clogged acne is sure. You will even notice yourself getting darker. Avoid it.
4. Alcohol-based cleanser
So you want to cleanse your skin because you think it is a good skincare step but you should stay clear of alcohol-based products like ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, methanol and benzyl alcohol which strips the skin’s natural barrier of moisture.
5. Traditional bar soaps
Traditional bar soaps are harsh on your skin and strip your skin of all its moisture because of its high PH. You should have a moisturizer and hydrating bar soap if you must or use a special face forming cleanser.