I'm black, not American, and I don't live in the USA. I don't know of a dry skin problem that is predominately a black affliction. Is it the weather in the US?
2007-05-20 15:17:43 · 8 answers · asked by Allan E 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
This is a misconception. African Americans came up with this. The reason is that if they have dry skin, it shows up grey and is visible. I have very dry skin and so does my husband. My African American friends were very surprised when I told them because they didn't know white people could get dry skin. Its funny the incorrect assumptions make when all they have to do is actually have a conversation with somebody.
2007-05-20 15:23:43 · answer #1 · answered by StormyC 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
They don't have particularly dry skin it's just that dead skin shows up more on darker skin, creating an ashy look. That is why african americans especially use lotion and stuff a lot.
2007-05-20 15:24:25 · answer #2 · answered by Angelacia baybeeeeee 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what the cause is but my black friends often describe their skin as ashy or dry and they use a lot of lotion. No big deal. A lot of white people suffer from dry skin also.
2007-05-20 15:24:15 · answer #3 · answered by gabeymac♥ 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
i live in ohio which for about 7 months of the yr is cold and dry and i hear many of my friends(blacks and other races) complain of thier "ashy" skin so it probably is a climate thing.
2007-05-20 15:24:36 · answer #4 · answered by amanda c 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
"It's the constant abuse here, man. It causes our skin to dry up and lash out."
Oh my gosh. This is now officially the funniest thing I've read on YQ!
2007-05-20 15:22:30 · answer #5 · answered by Haylebird 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
i really dont know that ppl are talking about im black and i live in America and my skin is not dry. ppl act like w/o lotion we just become this flaky mess but its not true. wtf i mean we just like keeping our skin nice and smooth is there something wrong with that?
our skin is just like anyone elses except that when it does get dry you can actually tell b/c we are darker
2007-05-20 18:10:14 · answer #6 · answered by Simone 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the constant abuse here, man. It causes our skin to dry up and lash out.
2007-05-20 15:21:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
weather in the u.s especially in cold climates. In more humid climates, it's not that big of a deal.
2007-05-20 15:26:24 · answer #8 · answered by Lisaa 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋