Women going through pregnancy often witness their bodies changing in ways it has never done so before. In creating a viable living space for a baby to grow, the body composition has to alter, leaving other aspects of the anatomy prone to side effects. One change some women have noticed is in their skin. In… Continue reading What Exactly is Melasma And How Does It Impact Black Women?
Category: Skincare
Ceramides vs. Peptides: Choosing The Right Fit For Your Skin
Having healthy, supple skin is a goal for virtually everyone. Dry skin is often itchy, irritated and can sometimes leave blemishes as a result of excessive scratching or exposure to items that can inflame it. Likewise, excessive sun exposure or environmental factors can prematurely age people. So, finding ingredients that nourish, protect, and replenish essential… Continue reading Ceramides vs. Peptides: Choosing The Right Fit For Your Skin
Combatting Acne: Can You Use Salicylic Acid With Retinol?
Whether you’re obsessed with skincare, love experimenting with a few classic products or are just getting started with your skincare routine, you might be wondering how to know which ingredients may deliver the most significant transformation for your skin. Not all ingredients are compatible with one another, and knowing which products work well together and… Continue reading Combatting Acne: Can You Use Salicylic Acid With Retinol?
Wearing Perfume to Bed is Trending on TikTok – Here’s Why
It is common for people to have their die-hard rituals, including a routine specifically designed for after-hours. Wearing perfume to bed is the latest trending topic circulating on TikTok. While some have a step-by-step skincare routine filled with holy grails, others are exploring options for self-care. The searches for “perfumes for bedtime” and “wearing perfume to… Continue reading Wearing Perfume to Bed is Trending on TikTok – Here’s Why
African Skincare Secrets and Caring For Health and Environment
It’s important to use natural products as part of your skincare regimen. In an effort to include more natural products in their routines, Black people are leaning toward buying from Black and African skincare brands. With the rise of “clean beauty” and “natural skincare,” there is a larger demand for a skincare routine that works… Continue reading African Skincare Secrets and Caring For Health and Environment
Glycolic Acid vs Salicylic Acid: Which Is Right for Your Melanated Skin?
For many, having clear, vibrant skin is a dream. Whether it is dark spots or hyperpigmentation, getting the right product can be a daunting task, which is why glycolic vs salicylic acids have become highly competitive in the beauty industry. Glycolic acid can help remove the top layers of dead skin cells, helping to reverse… Continue reading Glycolic Acid vs Salicylic Acid: Which Is Right for Your Melanated Skin?
Shea Butter vs Cocoa Butter: Which Is Better For Your Skin?
For most of us, shea butter and cocoa butter are staples that we grew up using. Whether to avoid dry skin, improve hyperpigmentation (especially around those knees and elbows), or simply keep our skin soft, most of the diaspora consider these products bedrock staples of any good skincare routine. Shea butter is sometimes seen as… Continue reading Shea Butter vs Cocoa Butter: Which Is Better For Your Skin?
6 Moisturizing Face Oils That Won’t Clog Your Pores, Based on Expert Advice
Moisturizing face oils are a lightweight way to moisturize your skin. However, if you have oily or acne-prone skin, there are some oils that can clog your pores. Licensed esthetician and beauty formulator Tami Blake told 21Ninety that coconut oil, almond oil and olive oil are a few oils that can lead to clogged pores when… Continue reading 6 Moisturizing Face Oils That Won’t Clog Your Pores, Based on Expert Advice
The Benefits of Arrowroot Powder for Skin
Arrowroot powder has been used for many years and a quick look at its benefits explain why. Arrowroot has been a key vegetable and starch for many cultures. From acne-fighting properties to naturally reducing oily skin, there are many positives to using this plant-based powder. What Is Arrowroot Powder Used For? Arrowroot is similar to… Continue reading The Benefits of Arrowroot Powder for Skin
5 Spray-On Serums To Go Hands Free During Your Skin Care Routine
Spray-on serums delivers active ingredients to your skin without requiring you to rub your hands on your face. Alexis Pfropper, a licensed esthetician, also said that spray-on serums are equally as effective as those applied with a dropper. Do Spray-On Serums Have the Same Efficacy as a Regular Serum? Serums, whether they are spray-on… Continue reading 5 Spray-On Serums To Go Hands Free During Your Skin Care Routine