title: Cosmeceuticals in skin of color.
abstract: Patients with skin of color have similar skin care needs as lighter-skin patients. However, they are less likely to use sun protection on a daily basis, which leads to an increased risk of dyschromia, skin cancer, and other disorders. This article discusses the importance of a correct and consistent skin care regimen and the various cutaneous issues that should be considered when prescribing a skin care regimen for patients with darker skin types. Adopting a standardized methodology to identify affordable, efficacious products and to streamline the process of skin-type diagnosis, skin care regimen prescribing, patient communication, and staff education will result in improved patient outcomes and increased patient satisfaction.
authors.affiliation: Baumann Cosmetic and Research Institute, Miami, Florida, USA. DrB@derm.net.
authors.forename: Leslie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Baumann
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000628:therapy; D000068937:Cosmeceuticals; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000628:therapy; D008548:Melanosis / Q000628:therapy; D017592:Skin Care; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena; D012880:Skin Pigmentation
chemical_list: D000068937:Cosmeceuticals
keywords: Baumann Skin Type Indicator; dry skin; dyschromia; inflammation; oily skin; sebum production; sensitive skin; skin aging; skin lipids; skin of color; skin types