Can you use this on African American Skin?
814555
Yes, you can. I have a friend that used this and she was African American. Just make sure that you get the right colors for your complexion. Hope this helped out. :0
814556
I would think doubtful for the Fair kit....very vanilla and light cream colors.
484637
I doubt it. I didn't see any difference in my skin anywhere when using it. I won't be buying it again. Very disappointing.
1222368
You sure can! It's great for all skin types and ages. I use it ony girl's bodies and hair/scalp!
2134997
Yes. Both of my daughters are African American and it works so well on their hair. One is a 4B and the other is a 3C and it's my favorite product. I've tried a bunch of things that say Argan Oil but One 'n Only is the best.
1976140
Im a African-American woman who has dark skin. I am the complexion of a dark chocolate bar. I love this product. It doesnt lighten but it does remove any dead skin. So if you have dry patches this is good to use this apply moisturizer/lotion and you will notice the difference. I have not used it on my armpits but it worked great on my neck, upper arms where i have keratosis marks and knees which are dark from sports. My mom has used it on her feet. I would imagine that it would help you get the dead skin off your armpits but it is not a bleaching cream or anything. More so helps to fade scars or remove the dead skin where you dark patches. Im a African-American woman who has dark skin. I am the complexion of a dark chocolate bar. I love this product. It doesnt lighten but it does remove any dead skin. So if you have dry patches this is good to use this apply moisturizer/lotion and you will notice the difference. I have not used it on my armpits but it worked great on my neck, upper arms where i have keratosis marks and knees which are dark from sports. My mom has used it on her feet. I would imagine that it would help you get the dead skin off your armpits but it is not a bleaching cream or anything. More so helps to fade... » Read More Im a African-American woman who has dark skin. I am the complexion of a dark chocolate bar. I love this product. It doesnt lighten but it does remove any dead skin. So if you have dry patches this is good to use this apply moisturizer/lotion and you will notice the difference. I have not used it on my armpits but it worked great on my neck, upper arms where i have keratosis marks and knees which are dark from sports. My mom has used it on her feet. I would imagine that it would help you get the dead skin off your armpits but it is not a bleaching cream or anything. More so helps to fade scars or remove the dead skin where you dark patches. « Show Less
2140130
I don't see why it wouldn't work. Hair is hair. Afro American hair is just more corse than Caucasion hair. I would say in my opinion is to be careful in the amount you put in your hair. You don't want it to be so greasy.
142516
Hello Consumer, I wouldn't buy it, for it irritated my skin and burned my skin. I have not purchase or know anything about the soap you mentioned in your posting. I would try a local beauty supply store versus buying this African soap..
1256977
I'm not really sure. I use it more like blush and eyeshadow than anything else. I think it would look good on just about any skin type where you like a warm, earthy tone but I've only used it on myself and I'm caucasian. I can tell you that it works a lot better in the summer when my skin is a darker tone than it does in the winter. A little goes a long way with this stuff.
568962
I ended up sensing mine back as soon as it arrived. You can't use it on dark or tanned skin. Can't use it on light hair and you are supposed to shave the hair off first. No way was I shaving my face. Not quite sure who can use one of these.
657785
I've used this on African-American hair and it works perfectly. Just use high heat and be sure to drag it from the roots to the ends very slowly. But be careful - don't burn your hair.
2045227
I don't think so. Several things make me say this. A nurse I know who was of Hispanic background used it and said it was excruciatingly painful. I suggested using something like one of those topical analgesics for mouth pain. Anyway, I think it would be painful and completely ineffective for you. I am a pale white chick who is traveling and got some tan on my legs. It became much more painful to use it and I think the results were diminished with the tan as well (I have been traveling for about 10 months, so it's not that I didn't give it enough time...) Also, I used it on hairs on moles I have, which are darker than my normal skin tone, and those hairs, while lighter and less coarse, are still there. It really doesn't work on light hair on even light tone skin (it wasn't nearly as effective on my leg hair, which is lighter than say bikini-area hair, which it WAS effective on.) All in all, as a black person, I reaaaaaallllllllyy wouldn't spend my money on this. For white women who want to say get rid of chin hair, go for it. It was very effective on my chin hair. Man, do I sound grotesque or what?
1256980
Yes, it will work on any skin tone, both African American and Caucasian who want to add color, and yet it varies dependent on the individual. It is well worth the investment. I don't think you will be sorry if you decide to try it.
1586933
No I am not African American. The shampoo didn't work for me. Perhaps I didn't give it enough time to work. You should try it and see if it works for you.
1623603
The directions say it cannot be used on skin that has to dark of a pigment. Such as highly tanned or black.
1895870
It doesn't matter what color hair you have but I presume you mean if it cuts African-American hair, correct? If so, I wouldn't see why not but I have never used it on someone other than my family and we are mixed but mainly caucasian. Maybe someone can give you a better answer as I'm probably of no help =)
2279697
There is a built-in sensor to determine if this will work with your skin shade. Before the machine will turn the zapper on, you have to hold the sensor against your skin and it takes a reading of how dark the skin is. If it is *too* dark, the machine will not turn the zapper on because the darker skin absorbs (from box warning) "too much light energy, which could cause skin swelling, temporary blisters or could change the color of your skin. If you are African American, East Indian, Native American or Pacific Islander you may have a skin tone that is not suitable for use with the i-Light Pro..." The box has a printed skin color chart which shows the range of shades this system works with. The "brown" colors it shows and says do *not* use it on starts with a light chocolate color and then it moves to a much darker brown / black. Even the Amazon listing info here says, "It is intended for use only on light to medium skin colors and on naturally black or brown hair." Hope that helps. ;-)
1309251
yes u can, but u have to leave it on skin at least 3 minutes for effects to happen