Dusky skin tone is a term used to describe a skin tone that is darker than fair but lighter than deep brown. In India, the Fitzpatrick scale is used to classify skin on the basis of color constitution and result of exposure to UV radiations. According to Dr. Sharad, pigmentation like melasma, periorbital melanosis (under eye circles), and periorial melanosis (pigmentation around the mouth) are the most common skin concerns faced by Indian skin tones. The most common factor to note here is that Indian skin is prone to pigmentation on the whole.
Regarding cosmetics, it is important to avoid toxic chemicals that can cause skin irritation, redness, acne, and even skin cancer. Synthetic colors derived from petroleum or coal tar, formaldehyde, glyoxal, bronopol, diethanolamine, ethanol, methanol, denatured alcohol, mineral oil, benzene, paraffin wax, and compounds that end in -eth are some of the ingredients to avoid. Instead, it is recommended to look for beauty brands that are transparent and disclose all their ingredients, consider natural brands that are not just safe but also contain potent ingredients, and not be quick in judging a natural brand as some of the natural, plant-derived ingredients can also turn out to be an irritant for you.
When it comes to using cosmetics on dusky skin tone, Lakme Lumi cream moisturizer with highlighter is a product that can be used. However, it is important to note that the effectiveness of the product may vary from person to person.
