ETHNIC SKIN.When we first got the new skincare line from Black Opal Noun 1. black opal - a dark colored opal with internal reflections of green or red opal - a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones , specially developed for African-Americans, we were skeptical. Does ethnic skin really need special treatment for breakouts? The surprising answer is...yes. "Girls with African-American skin need to watch out for products containing over 5-percent benzoyl benzoyl /ben·zo·yl/ (ben´zo-il) the acyl radical formed from benzoic acid, C6H5CO—. benzoyl peroxide a topical keratolytic and antibacterial used in the treatment of acne vulgaris. peroxide--they can bleach out Verb 1. bleach out - remove color from; "The sun bleached the red shirt" bleach, decolor, decolorise, decolorize, decolour, decolourise, decolourize, discolorise, discolorize, discolourise ethnic skin. Salicylic acid salicylic acid or 2-hydroxybenzoic acid, C6H4(OH)CO2H, a colorless, crystalline organic carboxylic acid that melts at 159°C;; it is soluble in ethanol and ether but is only slightly soluble in water. is OK; it's milder," says skin expert Or. Henry Gasiorowski. "African-American girls need to be concerned about products lightening their skin. The Black Opal line is great for mild breakouts." Sounds like a gem of a product. |
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