Natural Skin Care

Natural Skin Care

Natural skin care for any skin tone, including black women, is no further away than your kitchen. Black skin has distinct characteristics and typically benefits from extra moisturizing in the form of natural, emollient-rich oils. Those with black skin should wash their face twice daily with a gentle, natural cleanser and never go to sleep with makeup left on their skin. Natural toning face masks will help your skin remain clear and develop a healthy glow.

Step 1
Soak a wash cloth in hot water and place the wash cloth over your face for several minutes or until it cools. Do this first thing in the morning before washing your face to help open your pores.

Step 2
Wash your face with a natural, organic cleanser. Natural cleansers can be found at a health food store or in many chain drugstores. Look for a cleanser with a glycerin or castille soap base that cleans without stripping the skin's protective acid mantle. Other ingredients that are soothing and cleansing include essential oils, coconut, aloe vera, chamomile and oats.

Step 3
Apply a natural toner made from lemon juice and water. Fill a water bottle or other container with one part freshly squeezed lemon juice and five parts filtered water. Apply the lemon juice toner with a cotton ball and do not rinse off.

Step 4
Massage your face with nourishing oils -- sweet almond, coconut, olive and jojoba oils are good choices -- before going to bed. Black skin tends to be on the dry side, so allowing oils to soak into the skin overnight can contribute to glowing skin in the morning. Apply the oil to the skin using your fingertips. Use caution when massaging the sensitive tissues around the eyes.

Step 5
Apply a homemade, natural face mask once or twice per week. Mash one ripe banana with one egg white and coat your face, neck and decolletage with the mixture. Leave the mask on for 15 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water.
Things You'll Need
Oils, such as sweet almond, coconut, olive or jojoba
Egg
Banana
Wash cloth
Lemon
Water bottle
Cotton balls