Ethnic Skins

Question 1

African Caribbean

Answer 1

• skin colour is dark brown taming in tone to almost black. This is because it has more melanin.
• more evenly distributed melanocytes
• greater elasticity and strength of collagen fibres
• sebaceous glands are larger and denser giving good lubrication
• cell renewal is faster, less prone to allergies and infection
• high UV tolerance

Question 2

Oriental

Answer 2

• skin colour has more melanin present and has a yellowish tone.
• usually oily and prone to hyper-pigmentation
• a typical skin clothing is of a lighter yellow-toned completion
• may develop a problem with open pores and comedones along the nose