Seeded Skin

I fear the commitment never stops.

24/7.
365 days a year.
7x times a week.

We’re building our skin routine to establish consistency and results.

Let me free you from this misinformation.

Our melanin does provide minimal protection from sun exposure but not COMPLETE protection.

It takes more time for sun exposure to damage our skin but we should not rely on our melanin to save us. We are still susceptible to damage to our skin like hyperpigmentation, melasma, fine lines + wrinkles, sunburn, and skin cancer. Without proper protection hyperpigmentation becomes darker due to constant UV exposure. Melasma can exacerbate with heat and UV exposure. Fine lines and wrinkles become more prominent without consistent protection from UV exposure. The list goes on.

Although there are rare cases of black people with skin cancer it does not mean we are exempt from it. Our skin doesn’t present skin cancer the same as our white counterparts so it’s easier to miss. This is why we should always protect ourselves in addition to our melanin and get our skin examined yearly from a dermatologist.

I say all this to say. That black will crack without proper protection.

I don’t play about bruising or damaging the skin.

If I’ve done my part on prep and given it a couple of try’s and still no progress then I have to move on.

It’s also good to know that not every pimple you have will easily come out during extractions. Once you’re consistent with your regimen and follow up treatments it makes a huge difference in your skin and extractions much easier.

Everything takes time.

Purging is a necessary evil 😅

This is all the acne that was underneath your skin coming to the surface rapidly. This is the phase where a lot of people want to call it quits but this one of the most important phases of the journey.

It’s tough to deal with mentally because it seems like everything is going down hill but truthfully it’s working. I hate it has to work this way but it’s not easy to deal with mentally.

Just know you’re going in the right direction and you have my support and guidance every step of the way.

This is so far from the truth.

When it comes to acne you really need to proceed with caution. If your skin is red, inflamed, and hot to the touch the last thing you need to do is be aggressive.

Think about what you do when you come to a red light or stop sign. You begin to slow down before you come to a full stop. This is essentially what your skin is signaling you to do.

We need to slow down and access whats happening then slowly heal your skin barrier to reduce the inflammation then treat the acne. It’s all about the approach and being mindful and gentle throughout the process.

I’m always happy to share my knowledge but it’s always the sunscreen conversation that seems to be the most strenuous.

Just give me a second and I got you on the follow up question😅

This is how to not get overwhelmed with skincare advice online. Always make sure the source is licensed + credible though 🤎

I’m not holding your hand anymore, girl. Lock in for 3 months at minimum then we’ll talk.