Black Culture Discussion Thread

[tokes99]

Yes, of course having a sound diet improves ALL aspects of your life. #MagicJohnsonTweet

But you also have to find a lotion that works for YOUR body. Stop buying that cheap stuff from the Dollar Store.

BOTH things should be done.

Again, nobody that studies the black skin would recommend not putting anything on your skin.

Hopefully you are at least moisturizing your face.

nah no cheap stuff we saw a dermatologist & for the longest time i just used what was recommended by the doc…not that i was that interested in looking that deep because most topical things just seemed to be more irritating than anything even the stuff that was prescribed, so i just quit all that stuff for the most part & dealt with the outbreaks raw dog as they would happen well into my late 20s

 

[fluid hips]

Damn, I guess its slightly relatable to what that sister was talking about...

So, I'm not just black, but I also grew up in a black area. School was filled with black kids, neighbors were black, found myself in mostly black spaces. If I came into these black spaces without putting on lotion, I'd get talked about the whole day long. Rarely did I enter these black spaces without putting on lotion.

As ive gotten older, I've been in less black spaces...and I could not care less about lotion. Marc Lamont Hill recently said he was the ashiest person you know...1) was happy to hear a respected successful black man also did not care about lotion and 2) thought to myself "only cuz they dont know me".

So I'm walking around my office today. Stop for a convo...and this lovely, sweet, kind coworker (black woman...) pulls out her lotion, reaches out to me, and says "them elbows" and gives me a look. I laugh in shame and say "well, someone's gotta look out for me...thank you."

Fully triggered. Ill be bringing lotion to work from now on.

How do you not use lotion?

Do you shower with just your hands or do you use some kind of washcloth?

 

[Rootin4EverybodyBlack]

I ain’t know we had so many Kevin Durants in here. I work from home and I still put lotion on every day.

 

[Present]

Hop out of the shower and use oil before drying off.

Summer/Spring = Almond oil

Winter/Fall = Shea Nut oil

Haven't used lotion for anything but my hands in years (pause).

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Hop out of the shower and use oil before drying off.

Summer/Spring = Almond oil

Winter/Fall = Shea Nut oil

Haven't used lotion for anything but my hands in years (pause).

Oil is a sealant , not a moisturizer. It doesn't hydrate the skin. It can prevent ASHINESS but it doesn't hydrate the skin.

It should be placed on TOP of moisturizers to seal in the moisture, not used as THE moisturizer.

 

[tay1]

Some of ya'll gon age quick and not understand why

 

[Present]

Oil is a sealant , not a moisturizer. It doesn't hydrate the skin. It can prevent ASHINESS but it doesn't hydrate the skin.

It should be placed on TOP of moisturizers to seal in the moisture, not used as THE moisturizer.

Moisturizing skin is exactly what oils do.

Results don't lie.

Apply before drying off from the shower while skin remains damp.



Almond oil is an effective moisturizer for the skin.

Almond oil contains a variety of fatty acids, including oleic acid, linoleic acid, and palmitic acid, which help to:

• Hydrate the skin:
  By forming a protective barrier on the skin's surface, almond oil prevents moisture loss.
  
  
• Improve skin elasticity:
  The fatty acids in almond oil help to nourish and strengthen the skin, making it more elastic and resilient.
  
  
• Reduce inflammation:
  Almond oil has anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe and calm irritated skin.
  • Promote skin cell turnover:
    The vitamin E in almond oil helps to stimulate skin cell regeneration, promoting a healthy glow.

Shea oil is good for the skin because it is a potent moisturizer, soothes irritation, and has anti-inflammatory properties that can help with conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Its fatty acid content helps the skin retain moisture and forms a protective barrier, while vitamins A and E and antioxidants can improve elasticity, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and support overall skin health.

Moisturizing Benefits

• Hydration: Shea oil is rich in fatty acids, such as linoleic acid and palmitic acid, which help improve the skin's ability to retain moisture and create a protective barrier.
  
  
• Emollient Properties: It acts as an emollient, softening and soothing dry, flaky, or rough skin.

Soothing and Anti-inflammatory Effects

• Reduces Inflammation:
  The natural anti-inflammatory properties of shea oil can help calm irritated skin, reducing redness and swelling.
• Eczema & Psoriasis Relief:
  Its anti-inflammatory qualities make it an excellent choice for individuals with inflammatory skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

Skin Health and Anti-Aging

• Skin Elasticity:
  With high levels of Vitamin E and other antioxidants, shea oil can enhance skin elasticity and suppleness, potentially reducing the appearance of stretch marks, scars, and fine lines.
• Improves Skin Structure:
  Collagen is essential for skin structure, and the vitamin E in shea oil helps boost collagen production, contributing to stronger and more youthful-looking skin.

How to Use Shea Oil

• Direct Moisturizer:
  Apply pure shea oil directly to your skin as a body or face oil moisturizer.
  
  
• In-Shower Treatment:
  Use it on damp skin right after a shower for quick hydration.
  
  
• Massage Oil:
  Its liquid state makes it a convenient and effective massage oil for sore muscles.
  
  
• Carrier Oil:
  It can be used as a carrier oil for essential oil blends, diluting them safely for skin use.
  
  

 

[tokes99]

Some of ya'll gon age quick and not understand why

44 today...folk always are surprised when i say i'm in my 40s, that could just be my style/general demeanor throwing them off or just falling in the ambiguous generic black male age range divide, old cat hit earlier today hit me with 'when i was your age' in the gym today, he thought i was in the 20sometihings...might just be that folk never can tell with black folks and age & they say that people start aging more rapidly in the 40s so we'll see

 

[finessence]

Some of ya'll gon age quick and not understand why

… that smoking and drinking doing some of ya’ll boys in too

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Well said




In response to 24:40 mark.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Moisturizing skin is exactly what oils do.

Results don't lie.

Apply before drying off from the shower while skin remains damp.



Almond oil is an effective moisturizer for the skin.

Almond oil contains a variety of fatty acids, including oleic acid, linoleic acid, and palmitic acid, which help to:

• Hydrate the skin:
  By forming a protective barrier on the skin's surface, almond oil prevents moisture loss.
  
  
• Improve skin elasticity:
  The fatty acids in almond oil help to nourish and strengthen the skin, making it more elastic and resilient.
  
  
• Reduce inflammation:
  Almond oil has anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe and calm irritated skin.
  • Promote skin cell turnover:
    The vitamin E in almond oil helps to stimulate skin cell regeneration, promoting a healthy glow.

Shea oil is good for the skin because it is a potent moisturizer, soothes irritation, and has anti-inflammatory properties that can help with conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Its fatty acid content helps the skin retain moisture and forms a protective barrier, while vitamins A and E and antioxidants can improve elasticity, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and support overall skin health.

Moisturizing Benefits

• Hydration: Shea oil is rich in fatty acids, such as linoleic acid and palmitic acid, which help improve the skin's ability to retain moisture and create a protective barrier.
  
  
• Emollient Properties: It acts as an emollient, softening and soothing dry, flaky, or rough skin.

Soothing and Anti-inflammatory Effects

• Reduces Inflammation:
  The natural anti-inflammatory properties of shea oil can help calm irritated skin, reducing redness and swelling.
• Eczema & Psoriasis Relief:
  Its anti-inflammatory qualities make it an excellent choice for individuals with inflammatory skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

Skin Health and Anti-Aging

• Skin Elasticity:
  With high levels of Vitamin E and other antioxidants, shea oil can enhance skin elasticity and suppleness, potentially reducing the appearance of stretch marks, scars, and fine lines.
• Improves Skin Structure:
  Collagen is essential for skin structure, and the vitamin E in shea oil helps boost collagen production, contributing to stronger and more youthful-looking skin.

How to Use Shea Oil

• Direct Moisturizer:
  Apply pure shea oil directly to your skin as a body or face oil moisturizer.
  
  
• In-Shower Treatment:
  Use it on damp skin right after a shower for quick hydration.
  
  
• Massage Oil:
  Its liquid state makes it a convenient and effective massage oil for sore muscles.
  
  
• Carrier Oil:
  It can be used as a carrier oil for essential oil blends, diluting them safely for skin use.

Again, speak to a dermatologist or an esthetician on the topic. None would recommend this approach that is so oil heavy. They would remind you that oils are the #1 cause of clogged pores.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

57 mark is where the reparations convo starts

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Hmmm

 

[deuce king]

Hmmm

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[DCAllAfrican]

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Just funny because I'm sure a few/some of them would have that NinjaHood approach to whether or not they would call themselves black; but they are joining a Historically Black Greek Organization.

 

[deuce king]

Just funny because I'm sure a few/some of them would have that NinjaHood approach to whether or not they would call themselves black; but they are joining a Historically Black Greek Organization.

Oh okay. I hear ya. They definitely know or should know that they are joining a BLACK sorority…..so whatever non-black mindset/attitude that they have will need to go away.

Although by looking at the pictures and article you provided the biggest problem those AKA’s have right now is working on their broken ivy’s……Ethel would be ashamed.

 

[Present]

 

[tr1ll]

Just funny because I'm sure a few/some of them would have that NinjaHood approach to whether or not they would call themselves black; but they are joining a Historically Black Greek Organization.

I don't think those types would even be in that stratosphere.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

I don't think those types would even be in that stratosphere.

I'm confused as to what you are saying.

Are you saying that you don't think Puerto Rican women that are clearly of African Descent would deny being Black?

Or are you saying those types wouldn't join a Black Greek organization?

 

[tr1ll]

I'm confused as to what you are saying.

Are you saying that you don't think Puerto Rican women that are clearly of African Descent would deny being Black?

Or are you saying those types wouldn't join a Black Greek organization?

The latter. I don't think the ones who be on that, "I no black" would even be looking to join an HBGO.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

The latter. I don't think the ones who be on that, "I no black" would even be looking to join an HBGO.

I get why you would think that but so many, "I no blacks" voluntarily sign up for cultural groups/practices that are BLACK. To them it might just be, "a social group on campus" that they could give two damns about the origins/target group. You got white folks that have joined Black Greek Organizations so I don't think THAT would stop The Ninja types.

 

[tomdiginson]

I get why you would think that but so many, "I no blacks" voluntarily sign up for cultural groups/practices that are BLACK. To them it might just be, "a social group on campus" that they could give two damns about the origins/target group. You got white folks that have joined Black Greek Organizations so I don't think THAT would stop The Ninja types.

Yeah, we're seeing people who don't even identify as minorities signing up for minority programs just because of the financial incentives. Then to make it worse, they turn around and show prejudice toward the very people those programs were meant to help.

 

[Raji Lowenthal]

I get why you would think that but so many, "I no blacks" voluntarily sign up for cultural groups/practices that are BLACK. To them it might just be, "a social group on campus" that they could give two damns about the origins/target group. You got white folks that have joined Black Greek Organizations so I don't think THAT would stop The Ninja types.

Such as... Ino Black might develop later in life but I couldn't imagine one joining the AKA etc while embracing Ino Black.

 

[tr1ll]

Right. While Im sure there were/are instances of someone doing that but that would be asinine. Not wanting to be associated with the sisters in a 'sister-hood' would absolutely defeat the purpose. They wouldn't even be able to use the 'perks', so to speak. Also, it costs money AND one could be kick out for being on that Ino Black ****.

 

[Raji Lowenthal]

Imagine Kamala running for president on Ino Black wouldn't have been no questions then