The U.S. has diversified faster than what the Census Bureau had predicted by 2020, nearly 4 of every 10 Americans identify with a race or ethnic group other than white, with youth (those falling under adult age of 18 years) being the most diverse of the entire population. Add into this account that 33.8 million people in the US have reported in the most recent census, that they are multiple races, and the visual representation of skin is as varied as one could imagine.

Although this market is full of opportunities, given that People of Color spend $1.1 bn on cosmetics each year, it is not without challenges. For instance, there is a lot of skepticism that a product is true to its claims, and for this reason consumers look to friends, reviews and influencers for honest opinions and insight. They do their research and especially at a time when many companies could be accused of cause-washing, known as hopping on the good-cause bandwagon, hoping to appear differentiated or caring, and instead come across as ingenuine.

Think of these challenges while formulating and communicate how your product addresses such:

• Coverage – Lacking Full & True Color
• Reducing graying ashen Look
• Lack of product and application education
• DIY: customizing for ideal colors by layering, or blending products together themselves

Let’s take into account the varied depth in reported skin color among a singular subset of people, hispanics, this graph shows a wide range from lightest to darkest. And there are many factors to consider when creating a perfect match selection.

Primary and secondary colors play a big part in how natural skin color looks.

When identifying the wrong undertone, application can make skin look gray or ashy.

The Nuance of Tones vs Undertones

Skin tone = depth of skin; like a scale from lightest to deepest.

Undertone = base of skin; the subtle tint that brings more dimension to the surface and richness.

Undertones

Match the undertone to the below shade examples by incorporating Yellow, Gold, Green, Red, Rose, Dark Red or Purple clays into the mix.

Take Shade Matching a step further with Skin care and this Stick Mask with Beraclay Brown combines the growing worldwide trend of solid cosmetics with clay benefits that, in addition to promoting a detox effect, prevents the formation of wrinkles and restores skin barrier integrity.

Discover the Natural Colors of Berashades

Berashades are ready-to-use active ingredients that are 100% natural alternatives to synthetic pigments. These natural colors provide the perfect match to all skin’s natural shades for mineral makeup formulations. The perfect match to all skin’s natural shades for your mineral make-up formulations.

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Bring Function to Coverage

Skin with varied levels of Melanin have other unmet needs when it comes to cosmetics. Understand the structure of the skin and the benefits customers are seeking and you are literally becoming their perfect match! Here are some tips to consider:

The more melanin present, the lower ceramide levels. Consider adding Ceramides to your formula to help skin restore its natural defenses and support comfort to skins surface.

The richer the melanin of the skin, the more effects such; as dry skin and keratosis pilaris are visible. Consider using ingredients that effectively exfoliate without aggravating, such as the TEGO® Renewha Mandelic, and actives for long-term moisturization such as Hyacare Tremella or TEGO Natural Amaranth

The increased melanin and corresponding reduced usage of SPF amongst many with the richest skin tones result in hyperpigmentation and uneven tones. To add to this, melanin production declines as one ages, allowing for age spots to appear. Help combat these effects by incorporating TEGO Sterol 7-DHC and TEGO Natural Amaranth and Sun Care Ingredients

Scar tissue, wound healing, and keloid development differ for those with higher pigmentation, because of this marks on the skin can become more evident, leading for the desire to cover up. In addition to one properly preparing and protection the skin, give them a little help by including TEGO Pep 3-Recover.

Sun Protection is Always Necessary, Education Just as Much