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  Before diving into this post, I’ll like to remind every black out there that your black is beautiful regardless the shade, be it dark skin, caramel or light skin and each shade is unique in its own way. So here are 3 beauty tips for every black girl out there to implement and try out. TIP #1 If you ever needed to do your edges but don’t have hair gel, you can mix some aloe vera gel with Vaseline to create a combo that works as good as a hair gel. TIP #2 For every jewelry lover, never pair your silver jewelry accessory with your gold jewelry. Wearing Silver-Silver/ Gold-Gold jewelry helps complements your overall look. TIP #3 Always apply Aloe Vera gel immediately a pimple heals to prevent having dark spots from forming on the skin. TIP #4 Apply Vaseline or Olive oil to your eyelashes overnight to grow your longer lashes. TIP #5 Warm up some of your favorite carrier oils (e.g Jojoba oil, olive oil) in hot water for 30 minutes and ...

If you are maybe wondering why despite the products you are using to treat your acne it still keeps coming back. I also wondered that too. But so far from what I have learnt, I’ll share it with you in this article As someone who has struggled wit h acne and has successfully managed acne, here are some of the mistakes you might be making that is increasing your acne. NUMBER #1: Using a vitamin C serum As an acne prone person, you should not be using vitamin C serum in your skincare routine, let me explain why. Vitamin C is known to have a low PH of 3.5 or lower which is quite acidic, causing irritation and inflammation, some vitamin C serums contain oils or ingredients that can clog pores which in turn will add to your acne. This was one of the mistakes I made in my acne journey that is why I am sharing this with you so you do not make the same mistake. However, each person’s skin is different hence may react differently. Suitable Alternatives ·   ...

  Looking for how to get that glow on your body? And in your pictures? Believe me when I tell you it is as easy as just using 3 skincare products, affordable and very easy to use. While the focus majority of the time when it comes to skincare is usually the skin on the face, the skin on the body is just as important when it comes to skincare as a whole. In this post, I’ll be disclosing this 3 products in their order, note that this products have to used according to their order and done appropriately. STEP 1: EXFOLIATION Exfoliating is key when it comes to skincare and in this case…to get a glowing body. To “exfoliate” simply means to remove dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. This could be done using an exfoliant. Types of Exfoliants ·       Physical/Mec hanical Exfoliants: 1.     Salt or Sugar scrubs 2.     Micro-bead exfoliants 3.     Brushes or Sponges, ·  ...

There are two major ways to fade dark spots, the first being the natural method with natural ingredients and the second being the chemical method with chemical ingredients. Both are effective in their own way. Looking into the natural method, here are 4 DIY’s or ingredients that can help you clear your dark spots, or acne marks and so on.     TUMERIC AND HONEY This is one of my favourite DIY mask to do, I typically apply it in the morning and let it sit on my face for an hour, however, you can let it sit as short as 20 to 30 minutes then rinse it off. Tumeric contains curcumin which helps to inhibit melanin production and helps to brighten acne scars and fading hyperpigmentation. It also helps to accelerate skin recovery and regeneration. How to prepare this DIY mask: ·        In a small bowl, pour in one tablespoon of honey ·        Add in 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder ·      ...

  Ever heard the word ‘ exfoliate ’?  Well this just simply means to remove dead skin cells from the outer layer of the skin. As simple as it may sound, if not done properly, it may do more harm than good. Now we have different types of exfoliants, We have the • Physical exfoliants, for example, sugar or body scrubs • Chemical exfoliants, for example, Alpha-Hydroxyl Acids (AHAs), Beta-Hydroxyl Acids(BHAs), Poly-Hydroxyl Acids(PHAs) • Enzyme exfoliants, for example, Bromelain (pineapple enzyme) • Natural exfoliants, for example, Oatmeal • Mechanical exfoliants, for example, Micro-needling But in this post, we’d be focusing on the physical exfoliants, precisely speaking, body scrubs. 5 major DIY scrubs that can be done with simple home ingredients. When it comes to body DIY scrubs, they are of 2 main types; the sugar scrub and the salt scrub. Here is a step-by-step guide to custom make a body scrub of your choice INGREDIENTS 1 CUP OF ANY BASE INGREDIENT OF CH...

  As someone that has had to deal with acne all over my face, chest, back and shoulder. Getting rid of acne spot and achieving a smooth and clear skin is never easy especially if this is your first experience with acne. I feel like one thing they don’t mention when it comes to acne, is how it affects your self-confidence because my self-confidence really went down the drain, this was about 5 months without any improvement in my acne condition, it just went from bad to worse overtime. I really wouldn’t like to see anyone struggle with acne the way I did, so this post to help anyone who’s trying to clear their acne all with facts and knowledge I’ve accumulated overtime. So here are 4 things I wish I knew while dealing with acne. WHAT IS ACNE? Acne, simply put, is a skin condition that is characterized by the occurrence of inflamed or non-inflamed pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and cysts on the face, chest, back or other areas of the body. This condition is usually ...

  Yes we all know Tretinoin is the holy grail right now and that is what is trending everywhere on social media. The hypes about tretinoin treating acne issues, enlarged pores, fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, and helping with anti-aging.   Well yes the hype is truly worth it. I have also included this skincare product into my routine and it has definitely been worth it. But before jumping straight into the using tretinoin to achieve that dream skin, this article will cover 5 important things to take note of. 1) START SLOW It is very important to start with a low concentration as a beginner. Now tretinoin has 3 major concentrations: 0.025, 0.5 and 0.1. Except prescribed a higher concentration to begin with, it is best to start with the lowest concentration, 0.25 and gradually increase frequency as your skin adapts In the first few days of usage, it is quite normal to experience a tretinoin purge which is a common skin reaction that occurs...

As we continue to grow older, there’s no doubt that the skin will be susceptible to aging and this is why it is so important to invest in skincare to avoid looking older than you actually are. So here are 5 important skincare tips if you’re in your late 30’s and 40’s that will help you a lot with anti- aging. Note that I am not a dermatologist but these tips are only based off proper research, so it is still advisable to first check in with your dermatologist before going ahead. TIP #1: RICE PROTEIN TONERS    As you begin to hit your late 30’s and 40’s, your skins collagen and protein level will begin to decrease this is why rice protein toners are a must. This is because the protein ingredient in the rice toners will help stimulate the collagen layer of your skin to synthesize and to build the extra protein that your skin needs to stay bouncy and youthful. It also has skin brightening properties that helps reduce the appearance of age spots and...