IG @kentekinks CN Says: Although this article focuses on skin care, we use these same ingredients in our hair! I hope it helps! Spoiler alert- shea butter, rice bran and olive oil are the winners 😉 via TheBeautyBrains Q: Rebecca asks us to recommend the most effective, longest lasting, all around best plant-based moisturizer for skin. In our response we…
via XoNecole by Krissy Lewis When I usually get these bumpy breakouts, they appear in groups on my forehead. Most of the time, when I get these minor acne outbreaks, I would assume it’s caused by a reaction to a moisturizer or face wash, but that wasn’t the case. I did some research on what can cause them and I…
Sheryll Donerson via xonecole.com I moved to Vietnam in April 2014 from South Korea to teach English. After living in Korea for two years, and adopting a Korean skin care routine, my skin was pretty flawless. But after my move, my skin rebelled, and I had one of the worst breakouts I’d ever had. Enter my new issues with hyperpigmentation….
IG @snazzysoul via TheBeautyBrains Veronica asks, “I heard that using lotions with water is actually bad for your skin because as the water evaporates it removes the skin’s natural moisture and oil. Is this true?’ TBB: There are two fundamental ways that lotions can moisturizer your skin: one way is to provide an occlusive barrier that prevents the moisture that’s…
By Lenora Houseworth There is a common belief that black women either don’t need or partake in cosmetic surgery or other procedures. You’ve probably even used the term, “Black don’t crack.” Well, this is not completely true. As an aesthetician, esthetician and Director of Skincare Services/Partner of Lavish Medical Spa, Leslie Nesbitt has seen the cosmeceutical aka the non-surgical industry…
results w/ DIY natural remedy by Ariane of BlackNaps.org After the birth of my daughter my acne was on a whole new level. This breakout left one half of my face with a very noticeable dark patch and pitted acne scars. It was so bad, I decided it was high time to pay a dermatologist a visit. I left that…
By Mike Orie of TheConsciousTip.com For years, women of color with darker skin have always had challenges finding skin care products that are designed specifically for them. Angela Bassett wants to change that. She’s teamed up with Dr. Barbara Sturm to launch a skin care line specifically designed to target darker skin tones. Titled Darker Skin Tones by Barbara Sturm,…
IG @arreisierra by Tiffani Greenaway of MyMommyVents.com As women of color, we’re blessed with a very special gift–not only do we radiate #BlackGirlMagic, but our melanin is the stuff dreams are made of. Whether ebony, mocha, french vanilla, butter pecan, chocolate, (even caramel sundaes is gettin’ touched) and every shade in between, our rich, royal skin has women running to…
by Emilia Obiekea of AdoreBotanicals.com We all want beautiful, healthy skin and hair. Circulation and healthy habits are key elements to having your best skin and hair. While the body naturally maintains circulation, there is nothing wrong with giving it a helping hand! It is important to stimulate your blood flow on a regular basis to ensure healthy skin and…
via The Beauty Brains Which anti-aging ingredients really work? When it comes to anti-aging products it’s easy to be tricked into spending a lot of money on products that aren’t worth it. That’s because there’s so much pseudoscientific misinformation out there about anti-aging cosmetic ingredients. Also, once you buy an anti-aging product, it takes you a long time to determine…
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