Do You Have Black Skin Care Questions?

As black women we have a serious advantage when it comes to our skin. We have the fountain of youth built into our DNA. In other words, “black don’t crack”.

Even with all of our skin’s fabulousness we both know that it’s not all good all the time.

Are you sick and tired of dealing with skin issues like acne, dark spots, and scarring and other skin spoilers?

Is your skin in need of a little extra TLC or special attention?

This page is where you can ask what you want to know and get the answers you need.

Together we’ll find ways to get your skin back to being clear, even toned and beautiful.

Have A Black Skin Care Question?

If you've got a skincare question to ask or a tip to share, this is the place to do it!



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What can I use for my dark spots?  I'd like to know what I can use for my dark spots and I was wondering if you can help me.

Ever since I had my two daughters I noticed my skin has really ...

How to fade scars faster  I'd like to know how to fade scars faster.

I have scars on my body, especially my legs and I really want them to fade so I can feel comfortable to wear ...

Severe Under Eye Circles  I have severe under eye circles. I also have seasonal allergies that I've taken medication for, but i haven't found anything that help to get rid of this ...

What Can I Do For Adult Acne And Facial Hair  I recently turned 39 and have struggled with acne for the past five years. I also have facial hair which has caused my self-esteem to diminish drastically....

What can I do about black marks?  I had bad acne when I was younger. Now they're gone and I have marks and I don't know how to get rid of. How would I go about that?

Acne Scars  Are there any acne scar treatments that have been proven to work for black skin? I have tried a couple and they haven't really worked. Please help!

Lines Under My Eyes  How can I hide or get rid of the lines under my eyes?

They are not bags or smile lines but an example would be like Gabrielle Union...she has money ...

My Face Is Not Clear!  About six years ago, I used to put excessive amounts of Vaseline around my mouth. I did this during the summertime. When school came around, I didn't want ...

Do I Need To Use A Face Lotion Or Cream  Dear Camille,

Can I use the same lotion I use on my body on my face or not?

If not, can you also advise if it's o.k. to use skincare products containing ...

This Acne Just Came On My Face  My skin just isn’t the same any more. It doesn’t glow and it’s not clear. I stopped drinking soda, I eat right and work out and I don’t know what else ...

What Can I Do To Even My Complexion  Q: What would you recommend using for very uneven skin tone and texture?

How To Get Radiant Skin  Q: How can I get naturally radiant skin?

Get Radiant Skin With All Natural Makari Skin Products. Click Here Go To The Website For Your Free Sample....

What Can I Use For My Extremely Oily Skin?  Q: Which mattifier/primer can a black sister living in the tropics use as a base before wearing foundation? I have very oily skin and makeup doesn’t ...

What Can I Do To Even Out My Skin?  Q: I have nice skin with no scars but my problem is skin discoloration. The color of my chest is lighter than my back, my underarms arms are dark. I don'...

What Can I Do To Clear My Acne?  Question:

Hi Camille,

What can I do to clear my acne?

I've had problems with acne and blackheads since I was 14 and I'm 21 now.

The acne ...

What Can I Do To Make My Armpits Lighter?   Question:

What can I do to make my armpits lighter?

Hi I'm 16 years and feel very uncomfortable with my dark armpits. They weren't always dark....

Redness And Flakiness Around Nose  Question :

What can I do to get rid of the redness and flakiness around my nose?


Camille's Answer :

Hi Pattie. It sounds like you have some ...

Covering Surgery Scars  Question :

I have a question about covering surgery scars. After 2 botched heart surgeries, I am left mentally and physically scarred. Now I can pray ...

What Can I Do To Lighten Dark Pores?  Question:

I have dark pores on my legs. They are smooth and its not ingrown hair. Whether there is hair there or not they are dark. Please help me!...

How To Get Rid Of Dark Areas Around The Mouth  Q: Hello, I have uneven skin tone, on my face and neck. What frustrates me the most is the dark spot I have around the corner of my mouth. You know at ...

How To Clear Uneven Skin Tone   Q: I've had skin blotches since age nine. I went to the dermatologist and got them cleared. I'm now 16, but it has left me lighter in my cheeks and forehead ...

What Can I Do To Clear My Pimples Naturally  Q: I have had pimples for a while. how can I treat and clear them naturally?

Camille's Answer:

Clearing your acne is very possible but it takes ...

What Can I Do To Remove Black Marks Off Legs?  Q: Since childhood I have had a lot of black marks on my thighs and foot from mosquito bites, break-outs and cuts and bruises. They look very disgusting ...

How To Get Rid Of Small Pox Spot  Q: What can I do to get rid of aged smallpox spots?

Camille's Answer:

Hi Pat. I'm not very familiar with smallpox so I had to do some research....

How To Get Rid Of Blemishes And Scars  Q: I've had ugly scars and blemishes on my face for a few years now,and they're very dark because I'm lighter. Its lowered my confidence and its painful ...

How To Shrink Enlarged Pores  Q: I have very large and noticeable pores all over my face. What can I do to get rid of them or at least make them appear smaller?

Camille's Answer:...

How Can I Restore My Skin Tone?  Q: What can I do to help my skin tone which was damaged by dark spots? I need help!

Camille's Answer:

Please see these pages for some tips on ...

Black Soap And Shea Butter To Clear Blemishes  Q: I'm in south Africa, where can I get the block soap or shea butter?

A: Hi Lindiwe,

You can try to go to a local market or health food store ...

How Can I Shrink My Large Pores?  Q: How can I shrink my large pores?

A: Hi there. Please visit this page for some great tips of shrinking large pores and smoothing out your skin.

How ...

What Can I Do To Reduce Oil On My Face?  Q: I have a very oily face and it doesn't keep make up. what can I do reduce oil on my face which wouldn't led be keep a pretty face all day?

A: Hi ...

Face And Chest Two Different Colors  Q: My face is much darker than my chest area. What can I do to even my skin color?

I've heard that the color of your chest is your natural skin color,...

How To Heal Facial Sunburn   Q: I stayed exposed under the sun and I have a severe facial sunburn. It turned darker and ugly and I don't know what to do.

A: I'm sorry to hear ...

What Can I Do To Clear My Acne?  Q: What can I do to clear my acne? Please help me out.

A: Can you give me some more information about your skin?

Like what triggers your acne,...

Get Rid Of Sunburn And Dark Spots  Q: What can I do to clear sunburn and black spots from my face?

A: Hi Grace. The first thing you need to do is stay out of the sun. Us black folks ...

What Can I Do To Tone My Face?  Q: I am 31 years old and have noticed my face isn't as tight as it used to be.

I have been using Neutrogena toning scrub and Olay anti-aging cream ...

Help For Dark Marks On Legs  Q: I am black woman and I'd like to know what can I do to clear age black marks on my legs sustained as a result of picking and scratching with harsh ...

Need Help For Dark Spots And Acne  Q: I'm 29 years old with two children and before I had my second son I had good skin. After his birth my face slowly started to break out.

I would ...

How To Get Rid Of Old Acne Scars   Q: I've been trying to find a skin care regimen that suits my kind of skin (somewhat oily). I'm an 22yr old African American male who cares about his ...

How To Make A White Scar Dark Again  Q: I fell and had a rug burn on my forehead. The scar just fell off and it is a white circle now!

What can we to make a white scar dark again that'...

Always Create A Flawless Face Pic  Q: Hello Beautiful Woman Of God!

I do apologize for contacting you this way. I have repeatedly tried to send you a request on your contact page and ...

Neck Darker Than Body  Q: Since I was a teenager my neck was bout five shades darker then the rest of my body.

It might look a little dirty but of course I know I bathe everyday....

How To Clear White Spots On Face  Q: I have a few white spot on my cheeks and looks vary dry at some points.

Ive tried every moisturizer I can to get rid of them but nothing seems ...

What Can I Do To Clear My Acne?  Q: How can I get rid of big pores for a baby smooth skin complexion?

A: You need to get on a gentle but effective skin care regimen right away.

There ...

What Can I Do To Fade Scars?  Q: While growing up I had a lot of small wounds on my legs as a result of mosquito bites that left me with scars.

I thought the scars would fade as ...

What Can I Use For My Oily Face?  Q: What products can I use for my oily face? I also have sensitive skin. I live in Toronto, Ontario.

Please help, I'm very frustrated.

A: Hi there....

How To Clear Blackheads And Discoloration  Q: I have a lot of black heads quite a few spots and uneven skin like my face is one shade of black then my necks another then my chests another!

What ...

What products should I use for clear skin?  Q: What products are best recommended for black skin?

I need a smooth, spotless, soft, and even toned complexion. Nothing that contains bleaching ...

What Can I Do To Remove Dark Spots?  Q: I have tried so many products, please help me, what can I use and it be a success to remove dark spots on my face?

A: I get this question from ...

What Can I Do To Get My Even Skin Tone Back  Q: I always had good skin I don't know if it's from the medication that I am on or the sun but now my skin is so discolored.

I am embarrass to look ...

How Do I Minimize Pores And Get Even Skin?  Q: What can I do to minimize the appearance of enlarged facial pores and how to even skin tone?

A: To shrink your pores you can start using a clay ...

How Do I Get My Pores To Shrink?  Q: How can I get my pores to shrink?

A: You can really help to shrink your pores by using a clay mask at night 3-5 times a week. It helps by pulling ...

How To Prevent Scars From Forming  Q: Hi. I recently went swimming and I scraped my face on the concrete in the pool. About a dime size of my skin is missing from my face, right under my ...

What Can I Do To Get Rid Of My Acne Scars?  Q: What can I do to get rid of my acne scars? My skin used to be covered with acne and now I have scars that I really want to go away.

What should ...

What Can I Do For My Dark Rough Elbows And Knees?  Q: I have two beautiful African American girls that I adopted as babies.

I have always had trouble keeping their knees and elbows smooth and they ...

What Can I Use To Fade My Stretch Marks?  Q: Is there no "miracle cure" for my stretch marks?

I used cocoa butter, stretch mark cream and every lotion on the market when I was pregnant and ...

Why Do My Lips Get Darker With Age?  Q: As I age my lips get darker,why is this?

A: That's a good question and I think my best answer for that is that with age skin tends to dry out and ...