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 …
Skin Care
I Cleared Up My Hyperpigmentation Thanks To This 5-Step Method
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 …
Are Lotions with Water Actually Bad for Your Skin?
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 …
Skincare Guru on Why Skin Lightening Can Be Good for Black Women
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 …
How I Got Rid of Hyperpigmentation and Scars Naturally
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 …
Angela Bassett Is Launching A Skin Care Line For Darker Skin Tones
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 …
Melanin Poppin’ – 3 Tips for Your Best Summer Skin
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 …
DIY Face and Scalp Aloe Cream
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 …
The Anti-Aging Ingredient That Actually Works (and strengthens your hair too!)
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 …
Should I pat my face with water before applying oil?
my skin routine consists of ice cold water, Cetaphil moisturizer and coconut oil. K.I.S.S. via TheBeautyBrains Question: In a beauty-related forum, I read the following claim (from a member, not an “expert”) about applying a face oil: “Make sure your face and your hands are slightly damp when applying the oil. Rub the oil between …