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Beautiful Tone Atlanta is one of the nation's most ethnically diverse cities. Although African-Americans comprise its majority of residents, in recent years the city's Hispanic population has increased by more than 70%, and the number of Asian-Americans has nearly doubled. It's no wonder that Atlanta dermatologist Dr. Chynna Steele says her client base includes people with skin of all types and tones, including African-Americans, East and South Asians, Hispanics and those of Middle Eastern descent. " 'Skin of color' really refers to any skin with olive, tan or brown hues, with a wide range of tones and lightness or darkness," explains Steele. She also 38 DAYSPA | FEBRUARY 2014 notes that skin of color is sometimes more prone to specific issues, such as dark spots, melasma and under-eye circles. Dr. Camille Cash, a board-certified plastic surgeon who operates a medical spa in Houston, elaborates: "Typically, patients with skin of color complain of pigmentation issues and acne more frequently than they do of fine lines, wrinkles and sun damage, which is what Caucasian patients often experience." Of course, skincare therapists should never take a formulaic approach when it comes to skin and ethnicity. Warns licensed esthetician Linda Harding-Bond, an international spa trainer and author of The New © STURTI/GETTY Every individual's skin is unique, but clients of various ethnicities may be prone to specific concerns. Here are the major issues to look for—and how to handle them. By Maryann Hammers