Rolanda Johnson Wilkerson, Ph.D
Increased Pigmention
“Increased pigmentation in those with darker skin offers protection against UV-induced
sunburns and wrinkling and texture changes caused by photodamage, however people
with darker skin are at higher risk of mottled pigmentation caused by photodamage.
A tone product like the Olay Total Effects Tone Correcting UV Moisturizer with SPF
offers deep hydration and sheer illuminating coverage to instantly even skin tone
and recapture luminosity.”
SPF
“Even though people with black skin won't "burn" the way that a lighter-skinned
person would, they are still at risk of UV induced changes in pigmentation and worse,
because black skin is not immune to skin cancer. Although skin cancer is much more
frequent in lighter-skinned individuals, skin cancer does occur more frequently
than most people expect in black, Asian and Hispanic people. Of even more concern
is that when skin cancer is diagnosed in ethnic patients, it is usually at a more
advanced stage with a higher mortality rate. So even people of color, should use
daily, year-round, broad spectrum photo-protection.”
Exfoliation
“The skin cell turnover on black skin is 2.5 times faster than that of lighter skin.
Regular exfoliation is key to ensure new skin is revealed.”
Even Skin Tone
“A tone product like Olay Total Effects Tone Correcting UV Moisturizer with SPF,
offers deep hydration and sheer illuminating coverage to instantly even skin tone
and recapture luminosity."