Now that winter weather is upon us, it’s important to stay moisturized. African-American skin is sensitive to harsh winds and tends to experience excessive dryness this time of the year. But this is not the time to give up. Don’t neglect your skin all winter and then scramble to get right in the summer. If your lotion has failed you, here are ten moisturizers you may want to consider to maintain your skin’s natural glow.
Skin-Evening Body Butter by Rx for Brown Skin
Rx for Brown Skin is a line created specifically for women of color by dermatologist Dr. Susan Taylor. The body butter provides moisture and treats hyperpigmentation, or the darkening of an area of skin.
Price: $27.00 (6.7 oz)
Where you can get it: Dermstore, Dillards, JCPenney, and Macy’s
Why it’s good for black skin: It contains shea butter and other natural oils.
Body Balm by Habibi
This body balm comes in all types of delicious flavors from sugar cane to green tea. The balm includes a mixture of natural oils including shea and coconut.
Price: $24.99 (4 oz)
Where you can get it: HabibiBody.com
Why it’s good for black skin: The combination of natural oils will protect your skin without suffocating it.
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Lotion
You grew up on cocoa butter. You remember how it virtually erased those scars on your knees?Cocoa butter melts at body temperature and is easily absorbed into the skin, improving its appearance and texture.
Price: $ 2.49 – $5.29 (3.5 oz)
Where you can get it: Most drugstores, Wal-mart, etc.
Why it’s good for black skin: It contains vitamin E, a fatty substance that protects the skin from oxidation, the over exposure of air causing the skin to dry out and appear dull.
Cetaphil Daily Advance Ultra Hydrating Lotion for Dry Sensitive Skin
This non-greasy lotion moisturizes for 24 hours. It’s fragrance free and won’t irritate your skin. It can be used on your face (sparingly) and the rest of the body.
Price: $9.00 – $10.00 (16 oz)
Where you can get it: Most drug stores, Target, Wal-mart, Amazon.com, etc.
Why it’s good for black skin: It addresses the needs of combination skin types.
Vaseline Cocoa Butter Deep Conditioning Lotion
You know what the brown bottle means. This product is marketed toward African Americans. This lotion helps to alleviate dark spots while moisturizing.
Price: $3.00- $4.00(10 fl oz)
Where you can get it: Most drug stores and other retail chains.
Why it’s good for black skin: It contains cocoa butter to even complexion, natural oils to moisturize, and very little alcohol, which can dry African American skin.
Dermalogica Active Moist
This pricey lotion receives rave reviews. This light moisturizer fights dehydration without overdoing it.
Price: $52.00 (3.4 oz)
Where you can get it: Amazon.com, Dermalogica.com, Dermstore.com,LovelySkin.com, SkinWest.com
Why it’s good for black skin: African American skin is typically oiler than other races; this moisturizer is lightweight and won’t clog your pores.
Eucerin
Constantly recommended by dermatologists across the country, this thick cream contains fatty acids and natural oils that help alleviate dry, itchy skin.
Price: $8.00- $13.99 (4 oz jar)
Where you can get it: Most drug stores and retail chains.
Why it’s good for black skin: It soothes skin with menthol and oatmeal. It contains alcohols that moisturize instead of depleting the skin of moisture.
Body Jelly
This all natural moisturizer is full of fatty substances that protect the skin from treacherous winter weather and blaring sun rays. The Jojoba oil prevents loss of the skin’s natural moisture.
Price: $13.00-$15.00
Where you can get it: Carol’s Daughter.com, Macy’s, Sephora
Why it’s good for black skin: It’s an alternative to petroleum jelly which sits on top of the skin instead of being absorbed by it. Some use the jelly on eczema, a common skin ailment amongst African Americans.
Olay ‘in-shower’ Body Lotion
This lotion is meant to accompany the ultra moisture body wash. The name is not misleading both the body wash and lotion will have you feeling luscious throughout the day.
Price: $5,99-$11.34(15.2 oz)
Where you can get it: Most drug stores, retail outlets, etc.
Why it’s good for black skin: It works with the moisture from the shower and contains shea butter.
Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion
This fragrance free lotion contains oats and shea butter to relieve dry, itchy skin. Think about that oatmeal bath your mother gave you when you had those chicken pox. The lotion is marketed as being especially helpful during the winter.
Price: $9.00- $11. 79 (12 oz)
Where you can get it: Most drug stores and retail chains
Why it’s good for black skin: This lotion is particularly good for skin that hasn’t been pampered in a while. It contains skin protectants and menthol.
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