@skinofcoloraesthetics

 As a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist and a Registered Nurse of 10 years, It has become apparent that there is a lack of representation for Fitzpatrick skin types 4-6. Every conference, training, or case study read, I have found that resources for those particular skin types (4-6) weren’t readily accessible. My family origins are in Mexico and my husband’s family origins are in Nigeria. Although we are different skin tones, we both share the same limitation in representation of how our skin is perceived in aesthetics. My goal is to become an advocate for darker skin types and to continue acquiring more knowledge about our skin and how it reacts when under pressure. In my career, I have seen far too many clients become burned or scarred because of inappropriate usage of laser equipment. I have seen improper skin typing because the provider would rather guess, than allow the client to fill out a skin typing form. The goal for Skin of Color Aesthetics is to provide resources, information and support for aesthetic providers interested in learning how to safely and effectively treat skin types 4-6 as well as for the patient to learn more about what treatments are best for their skin

 I’m Jacklyn your aesthetic provider and Family Nurse Practitioner. Skin of Color Aesthetics were started because there was a need to inform other injectors and estheticians about patients with Fitzpatirck skin types 4-6.  As an African-American practitioner, and client, I never imaged that aesthetic services were for someone with my skin tone. I have also been told on numberous occasions that people of color are not applicable for specific services because SOC does not wrinkle.  From my knowledge and medical background, it has become apparent that patients of color experience the same aging process as their counterparts and  that the only difference is the time of the aging process. People of color DO get wrinkles and black DOES crack, therefore, shouldn't we know how to treat their aging symptoms too?  Over the years there has been an influx of patients of color wanting aesthetic services.  The concern is that most clinicians are not prepared to take on these clients due to a lack of understanding of ethnic skin and how it reacts. Starting this page will help educate and influence injectors and estheticians to recongnize what is applicable for skin of color and what treatment modalities will lead to permanent scarring.  The world of aestheitcs is a never ending educational journey, so why not become educated about everyone's skin along the way.  When we become injectors and skin professionals, we signed on for all-inclusive aesthetic care. Let our minds and new knowledge be a reflection of that inclusive care as we continue to provide beautiful works of art.