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The place where all your skincare dilemmas are sorted. From how to set up a skincare routine for Black skin, to how to choose the best skin of colour friendly retinol serum.

If you’ve ever wondered how to tackle dry, eczema skin or acne, the Black Skin Directory Library also has you covered. Deep dive into topics like how cancer and chemotherapy affects Black skin or even how Lupus and Rosacea on Black skin should be treated.

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Bare Skin - Bright and Beautiful!

There’s nothing more liberating than having the confidence to rock your bare skin and so many of us are now choosing to go make up free. Of course, we’re lapping it up at Black Skin Directory because there’s nothing more we love than seeing Black and brown women embrace their natural skin. Our philosophy has always been to empower you with the knowledge and advice to help you keep your skin in it’s best health, so you can step out like a baddie in self love and acceptance.

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Bed Bugs and Black Skin

Bed bug bites tend to happen on exposed areas whilst you’re asleep - face, neck, arms and legs are vulnerable. Typically a bed bug bite is usually red, itchy, and can appear in clusters or in a line on the skin. However, bed bug bites on Black and brown skin may not always show up angry and bright red, rather the skin can look purplish, flush a deeper brown or very dark red.

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