Skin Care - CurlyNikki

Sep 21

6 Ways To Unclog Your Pores & Minimize Breakouts

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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…

May 04

I Cleared Up My Hyperpigmentation Thanks To This 5-Step Method

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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.…

Sep 21

Are Lotions with Water Actually Bad for Your Skin?

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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…

May 04

Skincare Guru on Why Skin Lightening Can Be Good for Black Women

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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…

Sep 21

How I Got Rid of Hyperpigmentation and Scars Naturally

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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…