Most of the black women in my family that are older like 50+ actually look like they are in their 30's, and they dont have plastic surgery or anything. NO SMART A** ANSWERS PLEASE!! thank you
2006-07-25 06:20:27 · 13 answers · asked by josh.isaiah 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
i completely agree, i worked as makeup artist for several years, and when i worked with black women, their skin was always amazingly flawless, no matter what the age. the only thing i can think of that kind of makes sense is the sun. maybe the sun doesnt have as many negative effects on darker skin for some reason. i dont know why though!
2006-07-25 06:24:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The answer is very simple. Your skin colour protects you from the harmful rays 20 times more than the fair ones. Your skin is absolutely affected and they have a longer life. However this is just one of the reason, not the only reason. Regular care of the skin and drinking lots of water is also good. Your family women I believe have the best habits, so they have less cell destruction.
2006-07-25 13:27:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well they have good genes. My family is like that as well and I am not black. All races and nationalities can age well, not just blacks. Just like some women I know look alot older than their age, all different races. It has alot to do with genes, then it also depends on if you light the candle from both ends.
2006-07-25 13:26:08 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Their skin tone is derived from a greater amount of melanin, which is produced to protect skin from the sun. The lighter the skin, the more sunscreen you should use. I´m so jealous, because they always have such beautiful skin.
2006-07-25 13:54:48 · answer #4 · answered by Shnitzel11 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Black women have more melanin in their skin, keeping those wrinkles away. The lighter you are the more wrinkles you will see.
I do agree alot of black women who are in their fifties look like they are in their thirties. They are just beautiful.
2006-07-25 13:35:37 · answer #5 · answered by Bren 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this article has some great tips on showing you how to help with looking younger and much more. i swear by some of them im older women and still look alot younger than my age so i have been told because of this
2006-07-25 13:35:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's Melanin related. Melanin provides natural protection from UV. So black women don't get sun damage like white/Hispanic/Asian women can (Asian women generally avoid the sun).
2006-07-25 13:30:13 · answer #7 · answered by erin7 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
never noticed that.... i think how you age is genetic, so your family has good genes for that, but not all blacks are like that, i have seen lots that haven't aged well at all.
my g-ma is 81 and has no gray hair, works everyday, and no one would guess she is that old... genetic.... because she hasn't had an easy life, or tried to take extra special care of herself.
2006-07-25 14:14:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a man of color and am frequently guessed to be younger than friends of mine I am 12 - 15 years older than.
The reason I give: Black don't crack!!!
TFTP
2006-07-25 13:25:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i know exactly why. because most black people have oily skin, the oilier the skin the less wrinkles you get, plus with them being so dark that helps hide the wrinkles.
2006-07-25 13:27:24 · answer #10 · answered by live forever 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋