Q: "I've noticed that my under-eye area is really dark with what looks like pigmentation. I know that pigmentation is a real problem for black women, but under my eye area? Really?"

A: "Yes, unfortunately for many darker skinned women the appearance of brown-looking under-eye circles is often a case of pigmentation (an over production of melanin in the skin). I think there's a perception that darker skins don't need the protection of a good SPF product – or perhaps the SPF factor that's used is too low. A factor 30 is always recommended but also look out for clever treatment products that'll protect your skin (and that means your entire face and not just specific areas) from deep penetrating UV rays and the damage they cause. Try Pond's Flawless Radiance Blemish Prevention UV cream SPF15, (R90) with ingredients such as VAO-B3 to prevent dark marks from darkening and becoming visible. And also, if you're concerned about your skin on days when you're going to be exposed to the sun for a length of time, then top up with an SPF30 stand-alone sunscreen."