ethnic skincare
According to research carried out byMintel, the 7.3 million strong ethnic population is growing faster than the white population in the UK.With that in mind, targeting this area of clientele could be a lucrativemove for your salon or Spa.
Many of today’s leading skin caremanufacturers are putting effort into researching the differences between ethnic and Caucasian skin and realising the specific ingredients required in a product and the needs of those with skin of colour.
Offering suitable products and treatments for those with ethnic skins would undoubtedly be welcomed by ethnic clientele and would give your salon amuch needed boost at the same time, particularly if no other salon or Spa in your area offers treatments or products specifically for ethnic skins.
Just like Caucasian skins, skins of colour can be of different skin types, such as oily, combination and dry, so you should ascertain first off which skin type you are treating. However, there or differences in the ways that Caucasian and ethnic skins should be treated and it’s important that you know how to treat ethnic skins appropriately.
“Despite the darker appearance of [ethnic] skin, it is often farmore sensitive than Caucasian skin,” points out Sharon Cass, Education and BrandManager for Cosmeceuticals.
“It is a commonmisconception that darker skins – especially black – are tougher. In fact, their skin reacts
more than Caucasian skin and problemsmay leave permanent damage,” adds Dr Des Fernandes, founder of Environ.
Pigmentation
One of themain issues that those with black or brown skins suffer fromis pigmentation problems. “The key consideration when treating darker skin types (Fitzpatrick 4,5, or 6) is their ability to produce excess pigmentation, particularly in response to irritation or damage,” says Sharon.
Pigmentation issues are linked to the amount ofmelanin produced in the skin. “African andAsian skins containmoremelanin than Caucasian skins,” says Dr Des.
Themajor factor that determines the colour of the skin ismelanin, which is produced by tiny organisms called melanosomes which are found within specialised cells known as melanocytes. Themelanocytes in ethnic skins, although physically similar and in the same quantity as Caucasian skins, are genetically programmed to producemore
melanin.Any trauma caused to the skin, such as spots, cuts, or grazes, can lead to the production ofmore melanin, leaving behind darkmarks or blemishes.
“Many clients with ethnic skin find that they suffer hyper-pigmentation following themostmundane skin problems such as rashes, blemishes or
scratches.Melanin is often
“It is a common misconception that darker skin - especially black - are tougher. In fact, their skin reacts more than Caucasian skin and problemsmay leave permanent
damage.” -DrDes Fernandes, founder of Environ.
produced in response to irritation becausemelanin in itself is anti- inflammatory and secreted into the inflamed area; this causes visible brown spots that can be very difficult to treat,” says Sharon.
Therefore, you should be looking to offer treatments that can effectively treat the appearance of pigmentation, but it is also vital that you consider the treatments you are offering as some treatments that are suitable for treating Caucasian skins can cause trauma to ethnic skins, causing pigmentation. “[Pigmentation] limits many of the treatments available to therapists to treat a range of
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