Johnson B A
Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, D.C.
Dermatol Clin. 1988 Jul;6(3):489-92.
As large, well-funded cosmetics houses are taking more interest in the needs of black consumers, so should the dermatologist. The dermatologist should be able to discuss intelligently with patients those products that are intended for black skin and hair. Patients also appreciate a referral to a hair stylist or cosmetologist that the doctor is familiar with. As outlined in this article, the most common cosmetics problems encountered by black consumers include the lack of selection of appropriate shades of cosmetics; greasy and irritating "black" make-up; irritant or allergic reactions to fragrance and other cosmetic ingredients; acne from "oil-free" products; and a shortage of effective products to treat "ashiness." It is hoped that this review will help the reader understand what black patients may expect from their skin and hair cosmetics.
随着大型、资金雄厚的化妆品公司对黑人消费者的需求越来越感兴趣，皮肤科医生也应该如此。皮肤科医生应该能够与患者明智地讨论那些针对黑色皮肤和头发的产品。患者也希望能得到医生推荐的熟悉的发型师或美容师。如本文所述，黑人消费者遇到的最常见的化妆品问题包括缺乏合适色调的化妆品可供选择；油腻且刺激的“黑色”妆容；对香料和其他化妆品成分的刺激或过敏反应；“无油”产品导致的痤疮；以及治疗“皮肤干燥”的有效产品短缺。希望这篇综述能帮助读者了解黑人患者对他们的皮肤和头发化妆品可能有哪些期望。
