Skin
Did you know that goat milk is not just for ingestion? Goat milk has many benefits to one’s wellbeing and you don’t have to drink it to get those benefits. Goat milk has amazing benefits in skin care. It’s even rumored that Cleopatra herself would bathe in a tub of goat’s milk to make her...+
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For oily skin, wash your face at least two, but no more than three times a day to reduce excess oil. You should wash your face first thing in the morning, immediately after work or school, and then lastly before bed. If you have oily skin you should avoid washing more than three times a...+
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Regardless of age, most women want flawless ageless skin, the problem is not all of them know how to achieve it. Some women are born with great skin, and some have to work very hard just to get rid of one blemish. Everybody’s skin is different. However, one thing that stays constant is aging. Everyone’s...+
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People ask me what my beauty routine is all the time, or how do I keep my complexion. Well like I said the in a previous post I avoid the sun like the plague for starters, and I always use sunscreen. Aside from those two I have been a consistent user and fan of Diana...+
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It is recommended by most skin experts that black women should cleanse their skin at least twice a day. Contrary to what most African women have been told or grew up with, the word ‘gentle’ should be thought of when selecting a face cleanser. Sometimes exfoliating/abrasive cleansers can end up doing more harm than good....+
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African women have a variety of skin types. As I mentioned before our skin is actually quite delicate and prone to irritation, scars, and discoloration. Knowing your skin type is the first step to a healthy skin care routine, and can help you attain the fresh glowy skin you want. There are many skin types...+
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Getting rid of scars, blemishes and other forms of skin discolorations is something in my experience that needs time, patience and persistence. It’s definitely not something that happens over night. For me personally over the last few years I’ve kept a steady regimen of exfoliating regularly, using gentle lighteners and constantly using sunscreen. Exfoliating gets...+
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Follow my blog with Bloglovin My favorite and most staple skin care item….. (other than sunscreen )is Diana Stalder’s Papaya Soap! I don’t know why I haven’t blogged about it before. It has become such a regular in my life, that I didn’t even give it a second thought. It is this natural soap made...+
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Ok ….so I tried to resist mentioning sunscreen in another post….But clearly I failed. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know what sunscreen I use. I’ve tried many sunscreens, and so far my favorite and staple is Oil of Olay’s Complete Defense Daily UV Moisturizer SPF 30. I love it! It smells nice, and...+
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To exfoliate or not to exfoliate, that is the question. Well I choose exfoliate!! I like using chemical exfoliators like papaya enzyme (papain) and lactic acid because they are relatively gentle and make my skin really smooth and even. It’s so funny a few years back I though exfoliating was only about physical exfoliators like...+