Create Skin Texture action paints black

[donp30872227]

I have a Photoshop action which creates skin texture. Its acting strangely. It uses grain added from Camera Raw, also embossing to give dimension. A layer mask is created to paint on. When I brush the area I want to use it paints partially black. I've tried several different variations of the process and they all react the same way. I don't see anything in my brush settings that would cause this. I wonder if the embossing layer style is causing it. If anyone has any thoughts about this I would appreciate your comments. Thanks so much.

[Trevor.Dennis]

Are you using Filter > Stylize > Emboss, or Layer Style > Bevel & Emboss?

You mention brushing an area.  Is that in the layer mask?  If the mask is filled with white to fully reveal, what do you see?

What is the blend mode of the skin texture layer?

A screen shot would help.  Make it full resolution of your entire workspace, showing the layers panel, and the emboss settings you are using? 

BTW  I am a big fan of ACR Effects > Grain.  It works really well for creating skin texture.

[donp30872227]

Thank you for the suggestions. I looked at the blend mode on the Bevel and Emboss. Looks like that's where the problem is. I have another method of creating skin texture that I prefer to use so I'm not going to pursue this. I really appreciate your comments. Thanks so much !!!