What is olive skin?
Olive skin is a complexion with a warm, golden or yellowish undertone and a higher melanin content. It rarely burns and ages more slowly, but tends toward pigment spots.
What are the characteristics of olive skin?
A naturally healthy-looking complexion, slower skin aging, lower susceptibility to sunburn. Downsides: a tendency toward post-inflammatory pigment spots and uneven skin tone.
How do you care for olive skin?
SPF 50+ protects against sun-induced pigment spots. Vitamin C and niacinamide even out skin tone. Azelaic acid softens pigment spots left after breakouts.
Which makeup suits olive skin?
Warm foundation shades (yellowish, golden). Bronzer in terracotta tones. Nude, peach and warm beige shades bring out the natural complexion.