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Throughout the years Angela Bassett has continued to look flawless. Her gorgeous hair, sexy physique and of course beautiful, luminous skin always leaves us in awe. If you have ever wanted the infamous Angela Bassett glow you are about to get your wish! The actress is all set to release one of the biggest beauty collections of 2016. The Dr. Barbara Sturm Angela Bassett Skincare Line.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Angela Bassett Skincare Line

For months little hints in regards to the Dr. Strum x Angela Bassett skincare collaboration has been dropping. The Dr. Barbara Sturm Angela Bassett Skincare Line is the first of its kind. It is the first luxury skincare regimen specially formulated for darker skin tones.

It all began when Angela Bassett started experiencing irritated skin and breakouts due to the makeup she was using. To fix these problems she confided in German skincare extraordinaire Dr. Strum. In order to clear up her skin woes she decided to give Dr. Strum’s original skincare line a try. The products worked amazingly well and her skin immediately improved. This soon implanted the idea into Angela’s mind to create her own skincare line.

She felt that there may be other women suffering just like her. Women who desperately needed skin salvation and products suited just for them. A skincare line for darker tones.

Skincare For Darker Tones At Last

For years, the beauty industry has adapted product after skincare product for women. Just with one small issue. Most products released do not cater or work well for women of color. This is the beauty industry reality. Lots of products, but very few for black women. Angela Bassett and Dr. Strum took this issue to heart. Dr Sturm relates,

“In 2014, my friend the talented actress and director Angela Bassett and I began a conversation about beauty, anti-aging, and skincare. We realized we shared the same ethos about ingredients and approach. That conversation led to a shocking realization that amazed us both.

Although skin of color is uniquely sensitive and prone to inflammation and pigmentation disorders, and although skin of color consumers represent a huge market worldwide, no company had ever created a luxury skin care regimen tailored to address the specific needs of skin of color.

So Angela and I set out to create the first.”

What to Expect

The face is the first thing that most people notice. For instance, there is even a saying that the “eyes are the window to the soul.” No girl or woman in the history of the world has ever enjoyed dealing with acne and other skin problems. Therefore, a simple solution is all any woman wants in the end.

The solution and key to great skin is simple: a proper skincare regimen. The face needs to be properly cleansed, moisturized and nourished to be at its best. Dr. Strum promises her line with Angela will be all of those things. She says,

“My existing skincare line was built around anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, cellular nourishment and rejuvenation, so we began reformulating this excellent base. Then we added a powerful set of anti-inflammatory natural compounds, delivery agents and anti-oxidants as well as compounds that would even skin tone and deal with acne and the hyperpigmentation that it created. The result was what Angela and I believe are truly beautiful and effective products for skin of color- two cleansers, one hyaluronic serum and two face creams: one regular and one a richer formula ion for night use or drier skin.

The Natural Approach

Another important aspect that Angela and Dr. Strum gave special attention to were the ingredients themselves. Dr. Strum related how she and Bassett first surveyed the landscape of general skin care options and were quite disappointed. Many ingredients were simply harmful to the skin or of no value at all.

For instance, many products contain ingredients such as: phthalates, mineral oil, parabens and artificial fragrances that can be irritating to the skin. Moreover, others promise to deliver miracle benefits due to minerals extracted from rare plants, diamonds, gold, foreign sea water and other precious metals. Speaking of gold, according to Dr. Strum this element was even named “allergen of the year.”

Animal and non-human stem cells have also been said to improve skin. Yet, many products lack the medical or clinical study to support such claims. Fortunately, Bassett and Dr. Strum chose to ignore mainstream beauty product ingredients and go in a different direction.

The New Era of Darker Tone Skincare

None of the harmful or “useless” ingredients found in skincare products will be apart of the Dr. Barbara Sturm Angela Bassett Skincare Line. Bassett and Sturm have decided to take a “less is more” approach to skincare. Cut out all the unnecessary stuff and just use natural ingredients proven to work.

One of the ingredients included in the line is Purslane. What does Purslane do exactly? This ingredient is basically like your own “fountain of youth.” It possesses anti-aging properties thanks to a youth enzyme.

In regards to her upcoming line Angela wants customers to, “See what works best and what ingredients are helpful and not invasive or irritating… I like them to be pleased when they look in the mirror, to feel good about themselves and the condition of their complexion.”

Want to get your hands on the Dr. Barbara Sturm Angela Bassett Skincare Line? The five product line is set to be released next month, July 2016. It will be sold exclusively by Harrod’s online and in store.

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