Follow me!
Earlier this year, I had a chance to chat with Dr. Susan Taylor, an amazing dermatologist who has a skincare line that aims to cure the many dermal issues women of color face. She’s also the author of this amazing book, Brown Skin.
When did you decide you wanted to be a dermatologist?
During my third year at Harvard medical school, I took my first dermatology rotation and I absolutely loved it! I knew then that dermatology was the field within medicine for me.
What is your favorite product from your product line (that you personally use)?
Absolute Radiance Intensive Exfoliating Serum which I use once or twice a week to exfoliate dull layers of skin to reveal radiant skin!
How do you get rid of dark elbows and knees even at an older age?
Don’t lean on elbows and knees and exfoliate gently daily with lotions and apply a hydroquinone spot lightening cream for 2-3 months.
What is the best brand of cosmetics for women of color in your opinion?
MAC, because it has great colors that match our skin tones.
In your book, Brown Skin, you also focused on hair and nails as well. Why?
As women of color, we focus on hair and nails and I felt it was important to explain how to properly care for them as well.
For more with Dr. Susan Taylor, click HERE…
Technorati Tags: Glam Media, Glam.com, Glam Blush, GlamBlush, Beauty, Dr. Susan Taylor, Brown Skin, dermatologist, author, skincare, skin care
**Photos Courtesy of Harper Collins**
Stumble It!
Save to del.icio.us
Digg
Email
Facebook
D. Allen | 20-Mar-08 at 7:44 am | Permalink
Dr.Taylor I have these light patches on my should chest and back. When they began, they itched and the skin is sort of scaley. I’ve gone to a dermatologist and he recommended that I use Nazarol shampoo and gave me some type of lotrisone cream to use. It hasn’t help a lot. What do you think is going on and what can I do to keep my skin beautiful. I would say that my skin color is litht brown complextion.
I look forward to your response. Thank you
D. Allen
Nicki | 12-May-08 at 12:55 pm | Permalink
I am a 35 year old african american female of dark complexion. My problem is that my elbows and the area right at my ankle bone (the outside part) is very dark, basicly black. I do have high blood pressure but no diabetes or any other health issues…I’m a cosmetologist so I’m not on my elbows like someone at a desk may be. I’ve tried Ambi, BleachWhite and Nadinola…none of them help with lightening these 2 areas. Please help
Yolanda | 29-May-08 at 1:40 pm | Permalink
Dr.Taylor I have acne really bad and I have been using your RX for Brown Skin for the past three weeks and I have seen any chang still breaking out and have these painful blackheads. I am medium complexion and you can see my scars and bumpx really good. I amd very self-concious and I hate to look in the mirror and I hate for my boyfriend to touch my face. I dont know what to do. The sale associate and Sephora said that the breakout will get worst before it gets better please tell me what to do…
D | 28-Oct-08 at 5:23 pm | Permalink
Have friends with very dark inner thighs and dark necks. Is there a treatment for this?
Latrica | 10-Mar-09 at 10:52 am | Permalink
I have been reading Brown Skin and I absolutely love the information. It’s difficult to find dermatologist who truly understand women of color. My question has to do with going from relaxer to natural. I really want to let it completely grow out, but I am having a difficult time making the adjustment. I have new growth, that’s very curly (nappy) and then there’s the relaxed hair. How do you recommend that I work with this? I’d say am nearly at 2 inches new growth and 4-6 inches relaxed hair.
Thanks for your feedback, I’m completely lost and my husband is really getting impatient with me…so am I.
audrey jones | 09-Jun-09 at 4:14 pm | Permalink
I,m have a problem my hair it won’t grow in the center of my head , i try other dr. no one tell me why. so some said try susan taylor., need help!