This is the stuff that makes a real difference.
Sabrina Elba is a skincare connoisseur.
However, the model and philanthropist’s skincare journey has still been full of ups and downs.
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She’s dealt withacnesince her teenage yearsand like many women of color,hyperpigmentationis one of her primary concerns.
Through the brand, they create inclusive skincare products powered by responsibly sourced African botanicals.
“There are so many bits I love about our brand,” she says.
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“We look at ‘A-Beauty’ as more than just a trend.
Our sourcing is community-led [in Africa]; we combine African ingredients with powerful science.
It’s surreal to have that connection with these often appropriated ingredients and reclaim ownership over them.”
Ahead, find out everything Elba puts on her face.
About My Skin
“I have combination skin and deal with acne andhyperpigmentation.
I’d use really strong products likebenzoyl peroxideorapricot scrubs, and that would make my hyperpigmentation worse.
However, through my experiences with my skin, I didn’t find myself fitting into the beauty space.
Many of the products I used weren’t even tested on skin like mine.
At night, I’ll use the entire product line.
I’ll incorporate the Qasil Exfoliating Mask once or twice weekly.”
It containsAHAs, black seed,vitamins CandE,ferulic acid,chamomile, and vitamin B.
So, it’s an exfoliating, hydrating mist."
The One Ingredient That Made The Biggest Difference
“Okra.
I remember conversing with my mom about how prevalent okra is in our lives.
Because it’s so slimy, I thought it would probably be good for our skin.
And lo and behold, it is.
Our clinical trials for the Okra Face Serum found that it reduced hyperpigmentation by 120%.”
For me, doing too much came from a place of frustration.
Once I understood how to simplify my skincare routine, things changed.
That’s why the whole premise of the brand is about paring things back and embracing skin health."
Her Most Used Product
“My Okra Face Serum.
I have seen such an amazing change in my skin since I started using this product.
Botanical peptides from Okra are also key to this formula, stimulating collagen and inhibiting expression lines.
The Product She’s Been Using the Longest
“Im a huge advocate forsunscreen.
I have been using the Bea Solar Defense SPF 50 for quite some time now.
So now that Ive found one, Ive stuck to it.”
Her Newest Favorite Product
“The Biossance Squalane + Rose Vegan Lip Balm.
It has a vegan formula, which is important to me.
Pairing ingredients like rose wax and sugarcane-derivedsqualanecreates such a lush combination.”
The class also did a lot of myth-busting for me.
I’ve definitely gained a new appreciation for estheticians and understand how educated they are.”
