Ethnic Skin

The skin's epidermis contains melanocyte cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives skin its natural color and also tans the skin after it has been exposed to sunlight. Every person has the same number of these cells, but their size and the type and amount of melanin they produce varies among ethnic groups. Asian, olive and dark skin contains higher concentrations of melanin and more active and larger melanocyte cells, which produce a darker skin color.

Ashy Skin. When darker skin becomes too dry, the flaky and rough patches take on a gray or ashy appearance. Keeping the skin well moisturized can help it look and feel softer and smoother.

Hyper-pigmentation. After an acne blemish or an injury, a darkening of the affected skin (hyper-pigmentation) can occur. This happens in all skin types, but it is more visible in Asian, olive and dark skin because of increased melanocyte activity after the injury. It is important to protect the skin from UV and sunlight with sunscreen to prevent these spots from developing and further darkening. A dermatologist can also advise treatment options to help fade darkened areas.

ThermaClear can help reduce the hyper-pigmentation associated with acne because it stops the pimple in its tracks before it ever has a chance to surface and cause the problem. ThermaClear won't discolor your skin, and clinical study results conducted across gender and all major ethnic skin types indicated no significant adverse reactions or lasting undesirable after-effects. You can learn more about how ThermaClear has helped people of various skin types and color here.