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  If you are looking to get softer lips then you need to start using lip oils as they are definitely the real deal changer and the best part is that the ingredients are easy to get from stores nearby. I like to use them at nights to bed so I can wake up with properly hydrated and soft lips. This post covers the step-by-step tutorial to make your own DIY lip oil and it can last up to a year once properly preserved. INGREDIENTS 1)       Castor oil (2 tablespoons) 2)      Olive oil (2 tablespoons) 3)      Vitamin E oil (2 teaspoons) 4)     Food coloring (OPTIONAL) 5)     Essential oil(OPTIONAL) PREPARATION STEP 1: In a bowl, add in your castor oil, olive oil and Vitamin E oil STEP 2; Then add in few drops of essential (if you are using) and mix it all properly. STEP 3: If you are using food coloring, add into the mixture and mix it all well S...

  If you are a lip gloss girlie just like me, knowing how to make your own lip gloss can always come in handy or if you are someone who is looking to start a small business in lip care products then this post will be very useful to you. So in this DIY post, I’ll be giving a very detailed tutorial on how to make your very own lip gloss. You can get to make as much as you would want or need. You also get to personalize it to your taste which can serve you up to a year and the very best part of it is that you only need 4 ingredients. INGREDIENTS 1)      Beeswax (2 tablespoons) 2)      Olive oil (2 tablespoons) 3)     Vitamin E oil (2 teaspoons) 4)     Mango Butter or Shea Butter or Vaseline (2 tablespoons) 5)      Fragrance and Food coloring (OPTIONAL) PREPARATION GUIDE STEP 1: Melt down your Mango Butter (or Shea butter or Vaseline) and beeswax using e...

  Recently I subconsciously broke my skin barrier for many reasons but most importantly due to sunscreen. Allow me to explain further.   Now what I mean by sunscreen is that I wasn’t using the appropriate sunscreen meant to minimize sun exposure while I was undergoing Tretinoin treatment to clear my acne. This could happen to anyone at any time but what is most important is identifying and treating it early. In this post we’ll clearly discuss all the causes of a broken skin barrier, how to identify and how to treat it. While there are chemical ways to repair your skin barrier which includes serum formulations and lot more, there are also natural ways to do it which I’ll be sharing with you towards the end of this blog post. WHY IS SKIN BARRIER IMPORTANT? The skin barrier is the outermost layer of your skin which plays an important role in maintaining the overall health of the skin. This is why if your skin barrier is broken and you are undergoing may...

               Having long, luscious lashes gives an added advantage to your overall looks and that can be done with the use of mascara and artificial lashes but if you’re an all-natural type of girl, the consistent need to apply mascara each day can prove to be tiresome or the need to visit the lash tech can be time and money consuming . Well, the good news here is that there is an easier way to have long lashes naturally. One of which is the use of Vaseline, castor oil or olive oil to stimulate lashes growth. In this post, we’ll talk about these simple ways to boost your lashes growth with these simple remedies following some simple steps. 1. CASTOR OIL/OLIVE OIL Castor oil is a well-known hair growth stimulant but it is also effective to eyelash growth while Olive oil naturally provides essential nutrients to hair follicles as well as to lash growth. These oils are packed with essential fatty ...

  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 ·      ...