Black Skin: Everything from skincare essentials to the best ingredients for your skin and your budget

A myth-busting tour of all things Black skin. ELLE magazine Dija Ayodele takes you through the lifetime of skin, sharing transformative essentials from how to work out your skin type to the dos and donts for your everyday routine. She explains the best ingredients for your skin and your budget, and the issues that Black women face: hyperpigmentation, general skin discolouration and increased dryness. Dija examines the concept of identity, looking at the way history has shaped how Black women express themselves in beauty and skincare, and debunks common myths and misconceptions: do darker skin tones need SPF? And is there any truth to the saying Black dont crack? Intelligent, informed and indispensable, this is the guide that every Black woman has been waiting for.