"Inspired by her two illustrious careers - first as a world-class supermodel and then as
- Iman is uniquely aware of the difficulties women of color have always had with skin care and makeup. In The Beauty of Color, Iman teaches readers how to work with skin care regimens and palettes targeted to their exact skin tone and type."
And once you've read her fabulous book, check out her product line,
ImanCosmetics.com and you will be able to choose from foundations specially designed for the full spectrum of skin tones. She has many great choices for darker skin and hard to match ethnic skin tones!
Imans Beauty Secrets
Daily sunscreenOver 10 years ago Iman’s dermatologist, Patricia Wexler, recommended Iman start wearing s SPF 50 sunscreen on her face daily. Not thinking she needed it because of her skin color she was a little unsure but took the advice anyway. Today she’s glad she did! “I'm convinced that's why my skin has stayed in such good condition. Women with dark skin often think they don't need to wear sunscreen, but everyone needs it—it has literally saved my skin."
Some of Imans beauty secrets come from her own cosmetic line:
Iman Sheer Finish Bronzing Powder in Afterglow
This bronzing powder is a trio of rose and terracotta shades, and works wells on all skin tones. You can blend them to make the bronze color lighter or deeper. According to Elle magazine, Iman uses the terracotta powder as an eye shadow and the rosy shade for her blush. “The compact makes doing your makeup so easy and effortless."
Another one of Imans beauty secrets:
SK-II Facial Treatment Mask
According to Elle magazine, Iman reports "These cloth facial masks are the bomb. I can't live without them! They're so hydrating and they make my skin look instantly radiant. I use one as often as I can."
