SKIN EDUCATOR AT SORBET NTSIKI KHUMALO SHARES THESE TOP 10 SKINCARE RULES BLACK WOMEN SHOULD LIVE BY:

1. Apply sunscreen or use a day moisturiser with high sun protection whenever you are exposed to the sun. Avoid sun screen with high amounts of zinc and titanium dioxide as they make the skin appear grey. Reapply some more product when exposed to the sun for extended periods and when swimming.

2. Exfoliate three times a week to help increase cell turnover and slough away flaky skin to reveal a more radiant, glowing you. Don’t use the same exfoliator you use for your body on your face. Products with sugar or salt granules are ideal for the body but not for facial skin.

3. Apply a mask best suited to your skin type or concern.

4. Use a good moisturiser to keep your skin nourished throughout the day.

5. Nourish your skin more during the cold, dry seasons. A body lotion is best

in summer and body butter works for winter.

6. Use a serum under your moisturiser, as the molecules penetrate deeper and it’s more concentrated. Make sure the serum that you use addresses your skin type and concerns.

7. Cleanse your skin twice daily, and never sleep with make-up on your skin. Avoid using harsh soaps as these tend to strip away the skin’s naturals oils.

8. Always seek advice from a skincare therapist before you try a new skincare range, to ensure the product has ingredients suitable for you.

9. The first area where we start seeing fine lines and wrinkles is around the delicate eye area, so an eye cream is a must.