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“Girl, I have been getting hyaluronic acid face injections annually, and I love them,” my friend revealed during an intense conversation about melanin skincare. I was lost. I was 42 years old and considered myself informed about skincare wellness. However, I had yet to learn what hyaluronic acid was. Until our conversation, my skincare routine consisted of various products that were somewhat effective (except for some dryness and occasional acne). Still, I never thought to alter my regimen. But after that conversation and realizing my skin was now considered “mature,” I felt the need to switch up some things to improve and preserve my melanin.
Curious about hyaluronic acid (a natural substance located in your joints that lubricates the skin, according to WebMD), I began researching it and even asked a few of my 40-something-year-old friends if they knew about it and what their skincare routine consisted of. I learned that we lose hyaluronic acid as we age, and moisturizing is one of the keys to maintaining healthy skin. I tried some of my friend’s skincare suggestions, but my skin didn’t agree with the products. They were either too drying or harsh for my sensitive skin, leaving it looking overworked and dull.
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10 Skincare Products that Work Well for My Melanin Skin
I experienced some acne as a teen and during my 30s, but it eventually cleared up – thus allowing me to use simple drugstore products without any consequences. I’ve never been one to splurge on beauty products, but my new-found “I deserve it” mantra and “okay” maturing skin forced me to explore high-integrity products crafted with my skin type in mind. Plus, I’ve been ramping up my self-care practices lately, so upgrading my skincare routine was only right.
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After interviewing several skincare enthusiasts, googling skin care products for hours, and spending hundreds of dollars on trying different skincare brands, I finally figured out what my mature, acne-prone skin loves – products that are moisturizing and have simple, natural ingredients in them that don’t strip the skin.
In addition to getting a facial every other month, staying hydrated, eating a balanced diet, and indulging in this nourishing hydrating mask that I am obsessed with, here are ten skincare products that have elevated my skin and given me the glow I deserve.
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