There has always been a debate over whether it’s fair skin that is more beautiful or is it the natural brown shade of skin that shows the real beauty? Answers have been given according to each person’s definition of beauty. And, I concluded that all of us have a different definition of beauty.
In this article, we have explained ethnicities, makeup ideas, disadvantages, and advantages of having dusky skin complexion.
As a dermatologist, I must make sure that no matter what the skin tone is. Each person looks stunning and comfortable in their natural skin tone. Though, I am not against changing your skin tone with makeup, tanning or whitening. If that is your definition of beauty. But, trust me you can look wonderful in your natural skin tone too if you take proper care of it.
What is Dusky Skin Tone? Dusky skin tone is this natural shade of light brown, which looks like caramel or honey. It is the natural shade of light tan; which most of the people are dying to have. Dusky skin complexion features natural light brown shade that just looks awesome.
Certain colors on this dusky skin tone can make you look like a goddess, honestly. Of course, along with proper skincare and beautiful makeup. And as for the question on how to do that? I can explain it to you in detail. You can understand your skin and its demands and care, by reading this article. Don’t forget to share what worked best for you in comments.
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What is Dusky Skin Tone?
How to know whether you have a dusky skin tone is the question, I have been asked many times. Though, in my opinion, it is really easy to tell. But it can be my years of experience as a beautician that makes it easy for me to tell. So, the answer for the people who are still confused. Whether they have a dusky skin tone or not is that you can use the following given method to tell.
Just wash your face and look at it in the natural lighting. Make sure you are not wearing any makeup or even a moisturizer. Take a look at your wrist, as it is easiest to tell by looking at it. If you have pale skin, then it’s probably wheat skin tone which is quite common to mix up with dusky skin tone.
But if you have brownish skin, not too pale or dark, but giving the caramel shade then it is dusky skin tone. That’s why I love to call it caramel skin tone too. Dusky skin tone gives this beautiful brown shade to your skin which directly contrasts with your dark eyes. That’s why dark make up is more appreciated with a dusky skin tone.
Ethnicities for dusky skin tone
Dusky skin tone is more common in Eastern Asia, especially among India and Bengal. Their beautiful dusky skin tone is usually accompanied by dark brown or black hair. As well as eyes, which makes them gorgeous in my opinion. Man, I love black hair. This is the only color I have dyed in my life ever.
Everyone gets this craze of getting tanned, at least once in their life. I got that in my teenage too. I remember every girl tanning their skin, in my grade. It took me a lot of time to get comfortable with my skin tone. And, I can understand if that happens to people with dusky skin tone too. They may want a fair skin or maybe a darker one.
And, there are several ways to do that too. In today’s world of technology, it is not even a worry. With whitening facials, you can change your original skin tone. With tanning, you can make it darker. But these steps, without any doubt, are not without any side effects. And, skin cancer is on the top. That’s what I want you to keep in mind.
You can look beautiful in your skin tone too. I can promise you that. You just need to be aware of the colors that highlight your beauty. From hair color to eyeshade to the dress you wear. There is no beauty without any effort, and I can guarantee you that.
Famous Celebrities with Dusky Skin Complexion
Hollywood is full of several beautiful celebrities who have this stunning shade of dusky skin tone. And according to the sources, the reason for their unique beauty and popularity is actually because of their striking dusky skin color.
Open the profiles of your favorite celebrities and take a look at what they have said about their skin tones. In some stage of life, they were not confident too, some of them were even called ugly. They have been bullied in the past. And, now half of the Hollywood is full of beauties with dusky skin complexion. No doubt, they are the epitome of sexiness and gorgeousness.
Beyoncé:
This gorgeous celebrity with her multi-talented art and beautiful dusky skin tone is the heartthrob of Hollywood. Beyoncé is the name which everyone has heard more than once in their life. And Beyoncé’ confident look with her dusky skin complexion is nothing to be ignored.
Priyanka Chopra:
This beautiful celebrity and the wife of the famous singer, Nick Jonas is also the Miss World 2000 pageant. She is also considered among the most popular and highest-paid celebrities. And, her gorgeous looks along with her stunning dusky skin makes her the center of every show.
Jessica Alba:
This gorgeous actress, as well as a businesswoman, is well respected, all over the world. Along with her bold style and gorgeous dusky skin, she is looked up by several people in the world. She knows her beauty and is not afraid to show it to the world.
Jennifer Lopez:
This natural beauty knows how to style her hair and makeup. That is the reason she is followed by several people. Her beautiful dusky skin tone, as well as stunning style, is followed by several people. And, she is the person who showed that blonde hair can look gorgeous with dusky skin tone.
Ciara:
This gorgeous singer, dancer as well as songwriter, not only has many talents. But is also known for her beauty. And, what makes her unique along with her talent is her beautiful dusky skin tone. Along with her charming personality and melodious voice and her stunning dusky skin tone, she can capture the heart of thousands of people in an instant.
Advantages of having the dusky skin tone:
There are several advantages of having a dusky skin tone. And, I wanted you to know how beneficial it is for you. Not only for your beauty but also health-wise. Thus, I decided to mention some of the main advantages of having a dusky skin tone. And these advantages are mentioned below:
No skin cancer:
Having a dusky skin tone means you have a higher amount of melanin in your skin pigments. As most of you already know, melanin is the pigment in the skin. And higher the amount of melanin, darker the skin. And lower the amount of melanin, lighter the skin tone. And, there are lesser chances of skin cancer among people, who have a high amount of melanin in their skin pigments.
Natural tan:
Having a higher amount of melanin in skin pigments also means that skin color is darker. Hence, having a dusky skin tone means that your skin has a natural brown shade. This dusky skin tone shade makes your body looks like you have a natural tan. No need to worry about spending money and time on tan, I guess.
Beautiful shade of brown:
The one thing which is absolute about having a dusky skin tone is that you get to have the most beautiful shade of brown. Taking proper care of the skin can lead you to have this natural shade of brown all your life. Whether you are wearing a skirt or shorts, this natural shade of brown can make sure you look striking among the crowd.
Health benefits:
Dusky skin complexion not only protects your skin from terminal diseases like cancer. But it also makes it safe from sunburns. An interesting thing is usually sun rays can harm and cause sunburn to the skin. But due to the higher amount of melanin in the dusky skin complexion, these UV rays are instead absorbed and play a role in keeping your skin healthy.
Exotic beauty:
This stunning dusky skin color also gives you the exotic look, which can make you shine among the crowd. With adequate skincare, beautiful clothing and style, you can be a heartthrob of among the crowd.
Disadvantages of having dusky skin complexion:
Unfortunately, without adequate skincare and due to racism in the world. There are some cons to having a dusky sin tone. But this is nothing you can’t fight against.
Fair skin:
As I have said before, everyone has their definition of beauty. And for some people, their definition of beauty is having fair skin. Even born with light brown skin tone, they still strive to have fair skin. And, I have heard in countries like India, fair skin is considered superior to brown skin.
Lack of care:
If not taken proper care of dusky skin complexion, it can cause you problems. Without adequate skincare, you can have dirty shade instead of a dusky brown skin tone. And, the beautiful shade of your skin can become dimmer with time.
Acne:
Another problem with having a dusky skin complexion is it is quite sensitive. And it is prone to have skin problems like acne and pimples. It is quite problematic no doubt. But the good news is that taking proper care, cleansing and moisturizing can reduce this problem.
Skin hierarchies:
Unfortunately, there have been skin hierarchies in the world, which I don’t believe in. And, looking at the number of celebrities with their beautiful dusky skin complexion in the Hollywood. I can believe that this hierarchy system is no longer popular, as compared to the past.
How to take proper care of your dusky skin tone?
If you have a dusky skin tone, you have to make sure that you take proper care of it. You do not want to dim this beautiful shade of your skin. Cleansing your day at least once and moisturizing it immediately after that is necessary. It is a must to do. Make it a habit just like you brush your teeth.
Moreover, exfoliate your skin at least twice a week. That way dead cells can be removed from your skin. And, your skin can look youthful and healthy while your dusky skin color can shine. Do not use any harsh chemicals and always use products from known companies. YOu can also use natural products like arrowroot powder to get healthy skin.
What to wear if you have a dusky skin tone?
Having a beautiful dusky skin complexion, you are lucky. So, do not waste your luck and properly style yourself. Keeping that in mind, I have mentioned the styles which looks amazing on dusky skin tones, below:
Clothing:
Without any hesitance, I can say royal blue is your color. This is the color you should choose whenever you are hesitant. Moreover, darker shades of grey and pure black can make you look stunning too. Do not hesitate to wear black.
Contrary to the belief, black looks gorgeous on a dusky skin tone. And, red lipstick is a must with the black dress. For summer colors, try to use yellow and for party occasions, you can choose red. Make sure to lighten your make up when wearing red. This also looks good if you have Ivory skin color.
Jewelry:
Copper and gold look amazing on dusky skin complexion. Because of the natural shade of light brown in dusky skin color, it shines with gold. Gold bracelets or earrings can make you look casual as well as elegant for any occasion.
Makeup:
Doing the right makeup is extremely important. And finding the right foundation which matches your dusky skin complexion is crucial. Try to mix two foundations as it is difficult to find actual dusky skin color in artificial form. And, make sure you have applied your foundation to your neck too along with the back of ears.
Highlighting your eyes with darker shades of pink goes amazingly with dusky skin. And, for the lipstick, try to see whether it is for a casual occasion or a party. For casual use, use cherry color or plum color. But for parties, you can go with full makeup and red.
Hair-styles:
Try to keep in mind that your hair color and hairstyle also matters a lot. Usually, people with a dusky skin tone have naturally dark brown or black hair color. In my opinion, it looks gorgeous on them. But looking at the celebrities, dying them in dirty blonde can look great too.
Conclusion:
I hope you understand the concept of dusky skin tone by now. And if you are a natural beauty born with dusky skin complexion. You know, by now, how to take proper care of it and which colors to go to. How it went for you by following the given tips and which color looks amazing on you.
Do not forget to mention in the comments. I love to read your comments and it helps me improve my perspective too. I always learn a lot from them. Wish you the best from my heart.
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