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...+
Skin
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...+
Skin
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...+
Skin
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....+
Skin
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...+
Skin
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...+
Skin
Yesterday I decided to go to Barcelos ( Issac John Street) to get a chicken shawarma (I love these), and while I was waiting for my food, I decided to go upstairs to check out what this beauty store called Gold Twinkles was carrying. To my delight I saw that they carried the full range...+
Skin
The one thing I get asked all the time is “How do you take care of your skin in such a hot sunny climate?” Well first my answer is SUNSCREEN. SPF 15, SPF20, SPF30, SPF45, SPF50, in fact SPF100 if you can find it. People especially black folk don’t seem to understand the damaging effect...+