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Not that type of racism. Rather let's discuss race, skin type and the moisturisers most suited to each race.
Asian skin
Asian = skin type: normal to dry, may have moderately sensitive skin, not often prone to breakouts.
* If you are of Asian descent the moisturiser most suited to this skin type is Rich Cream Moisturiser for both Men and Women. Rich Cream readily absorbs into this type of skin without sitting heavily on the surface. Helps to keep pores in excellent condition and aids is keeping pores minimalised (which can sometimes be a concern for this skin type). Deeply hydrating the skin and preventing that feeling of dry tight skin. Rich Cream is a long lasting moisturiser suitable for sensitive skin while being richly moisturising.
English skin
English (Scottish, English, Irish etc.) = skin type: pale with freckles, dry, in need of lots of hydration, usually very sensitive skin and not often prone to breakouts, though very prone to onset of wrinkles and fine lines.
* If you are of English decent, both young or mature, the moisturiser most suited to this skin type is Whipped Cream Moisturiser [vegan]. Whipped Cream is deeply hydrating, specially formulated to benefit very dry and/or mature skin and tackle fine lines and wrinkles. The essential oils within this cream are perfect for use on sensitive skin.
Mediterranean skin
Mediterranean = skin type: oily skin, highly prone to acne and breakouts. The beauty of this skin type is that it is less likely to show signs of ageing and will usually look younger for longer. The trick is to find a balance between hydrating the skin and not clogging the pores with a moisturiser that is too rich - thus potentially causing breakouts.
* If you are of Mediterranean decent (even if mixed race) the moisturiser most suited to this skin type is Light Moisturiser [vegan]. As the name suggests Light Moisturiser is light and delicate on the skin, readily absorbs into this skin type without being too rick or thick and won't clog pores. The essential oils and ingredients in this moisturiser also have pimple fighting properties and won't cause an over production of oil during the day. Light Moisturiser is also suitable for sensitive skin (you will find most of JOLI's products beneficial for sensitive skin) and combination skin.
Note: Use the above as a guide and reference point. You may be a blend of races and skin types. You might find a blend of moisturisers suitable for your needs
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We are often reminded that we need to slip, slop, slap while we’re also told how bad sunscreen is for us. Why are they so bad? Well, they contain some pretty dubious ingredients – ingredients deemed hazardous to our health. So while we may be protecting ourselves from melanoma [skin cancer], some ingredients in sunscreen may well be carcinogens themselves.
Let’s explore this.
Let’s have a look at some sunscreen lotions to get a better understanding of what is in them.
Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/8 Methicone: this ingredient is not safe for use on injured or damaged skin. PEG stands for propylene glycol, a carcinogenic petroleum ingredient that reduces the skin's natural moisture and aids in absorption of other chemicals.
Diazolidinyl Urea: excreted from urine and other bodily fluids. Diazolidinyl urea is an antimicrobial preservative that acts as a formaldehyde releaser in cosmetics and personal care products.
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate: acutely toxic by inhalation and should not be used in products that can be aerosolized or inhaled.
Octinoxate: estrogenic effects are noted in laboratory animals, as well as disruption of thyroid hormone and brain signalling.
Octisalate: a penetration enhancer, which can increase the amount of other ingredients passing through skin.
Oxybenzone: has high hazard rating by EWG. Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signalling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.
Of course you can also see these ingredients listed in the product(s): propylene glycol, propylparaben, methylparaben (which means parabens – and parabens are NOT good).
What should you do?
1. Limit your time in the sun to 10-15 minutes a day - this is just enough time to absorb the all-important vitamin D, which strengthens bones and the immune system and is our bodies natural defense for reducing the risk of certain skin and other cancers. Let me say that again: getting 10mins of sun a day REDUCES your risk of getting cancers. Many of us avoid the sun completely which may attribute to the RISE in cancer rates.
2. Avoid the sun during 11am and 3pm.
3. Do NOT get sunburn. It goes without saying, this damages your skin and increases the risk of skin cancer.
4. Wear suitable protective clothing, such as a long sleeve cotton shirt, a hat and sun glasses (optional) when outside, and stick to the shade.
4. Hunt around for a safe sunscreen that does not contain dubious ingredients. One of the best ways to do this is by visiting the http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ website and typing in ‘sunscreen’ to see what brands and ratings come up. Once you’ve found a suitable sunscreen, don’t go spending long amounts of time in the sun - too much sun isn't good for us: it can cause sunstroke and dehydration for starters. Note: many sunscreen only protect against UVB rays, not UVA.
It is interesting to note that while the use of sunscreens is on the increase, the rate of skin cancers is not declining.
Some reason for this are:
the types of people who use sunscreens (such as freckled and fair skinned) could have an enhanced risk of skin cancer to begin with.
sunscreens only protect from UVB rays and not UVA.
people who use sunscreens stay out in the sun for hours thinking they’re protected and safe.
sunscreens are often not applied properly.
sunscreens block vitamin D being absorbed into the skin which protects us from certain cancers.
