How to get rid of ashy skin in 3 steps
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Ashy skin is more than just a dry look—it’s a sign your skin needs deep nourishment, especially if you're melanated. And in the summertime, it gets worse. You’re sweating, showering more, spending time in the sun, and your skin is left confused—greasy in some places and flaky in others.
If you're a Black woman tired of using lotion that doesn’t last or products that don’t actually hydrate, this post is for you.
Why Does Ashy Skin Happen?
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Lack of deep hydration
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Harsh soaps or body washes
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Over-showering or hot water
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Skipping exfoliation
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Lotion instead of body butter (big mistake!)
Natural Remedies That Work for Melanin-Rich Skin
1. Exfoliate Twice a Week
Use a natural scrub (like coffee or oat-based) to remove dead skin cells and reveal smoother, more absorbent skin.
2. Switch to Body Butter
Lotions are water-based and evaporate quickly. Our whipped shea butter blends stay on and seal in moisture all day.
3. Soap That Nourishes
Our goat milk soaps made with shea butter, oats, and aloe are gentle and nourishing—no stripping, just softening.
4. Hydrate on Damp Skin
Apply body butter right after a shower while your skin is damp. That’s when it locks in the most moisture.
5. Weekly Glow Ritual
Set aside one night a week to exfoliate, use a nourishing soap, and layer on a body butter. Your skin will drink it up.
Shop the Solutions
🧴 Nubian Queen Body Butter – Seals in moisture with shea, mango, and kokum butters.
🛁 Oats & Aloe Soap – Soothes and cleanses without stripping.
☀️ Glow Butter – Made for summer, with just the right shine for melanin-rich skin.
You Deserve Skin That Reflects Your Radiance
Melanin-rich skin should glow—not flake. Say goodbye to the gray and hello to that golden summertime shine. Shop our collection of natural products made just for you.