What color is your skin?

So, what color is your skin? I'd classify myself as white, but my big question is when it comes to skin products, does it really matter?

A few months ago, I was looking for a new facial cleanser. I've had problems with cleansers because I have Rosacia and most cleansers (despite their claims) tend to aggravate it.

A few months ago, I stopped at a drug store while out-of-town and looked for a new one. I picked up one that had a great smell and decided to try it. After all, the others hadn't helped my skin.

Finally, I was running out and tried to find the same product in my area but couldn't. I did a computer search and found out that the product I'd been using was designed for "Women of Color." I thought about this for about two minutes and decided that it didn't matter. My skin was much better, and I was determined to find the product.

I began to think ... I originally found the product in an area where many "Women of Color" reside. I found it on Amazon but was determined to find it in town. I finally found it in an area I rarley shop in. The "Women of Color" who were working there may have wondered why a "white" woman was purchasing this product, but hey, it was a sale for them.

Vanity wore out. I was determined to use the product that works and didn't care where I had to shop. So here is my question: Does it matter what the color of our skin is when shopping for skin products? Going by my experience, again, I'd say no.

I'm not sure the manufacturers of these products tell the truth. When it comes to skin care does color really matter in determining what product you use? All I can tell you is that I, who would be considered a white woman, is using a product for "Women of Color" and it's working. My skin is brigher, reness has resided and my dark spots have faded. That's a win-win for me.

So, what is your skin color? Does it matter that you use a product for your skin color or would vanity win out? When you think about it this may apply to all areas of life. Does skin color really matter?