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alpha-lipolic acid to protect against UV radiation. Use of sunscreen is recommended during all seasons, and should be especially emphasised during summer as many are engaged in outdoor sports and travel. Constant use of the same product with similar
ingredients for a long period may lead to ‘tiredness’ of the skin, and when the skin reaches this stage it becomes less responsive or even non-responsive to the product. Altering the ingredients according to the needs of the individual based on the ethnic background and seasonal changes could be a rational approach. This pragmatic approach to the skin care not only provides optimal treatment but also prevents acclimatization to active ingredients, as it may lead to a ‘skin confusion’ state in which acclimatization to the same ingredient is avoided, leading to a superior response to skin care products. Swapping ingredients that are suitable for various seasons helps to target specific concerns related to the seasonal changes. It will also helps the skin to recover from stress and the long-term side effects of the treatment compounds in the products.
The ethnic background of an
individual plays an important role in determining the
response of the skin to the intrinsic and extrinsic ageing process.
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Key points The structure of the
skin differs between the races and there is a significant disparity in the ageing process among different ethnic groups
The darker skin types
show signs of ageing at an advanced age compared to lighter skin types
The pragmatic
approach to skin care involves targeting specific problems related to various ethnic groups
The active ingredients in the skin care have to be selected and combined in the optimal proportions to address these particular issues
Conclusion The ethnic background of an individual plays an important role in determining the response of the skin to the intrinsic and extrinsic ageing process. Cosmeceuticals and skin care products are the prime tools for the maintenance of ageing skin and to impede the ageing process. Optimal outcome can be achieved by targeting problems specifically related to the diverse ethnic groups. Judicial selection of the active ingredients based on the ethnic background and acclimatizing the skin care to the seasonal changes is imperative for optimal management.
Declaration of interest The author declares no potential
conflicts of interest Funding The author of this paper has no financial or
personal relationship with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias the content of the paper
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