Recently you may have seen an uptick of brands adding facial oils to their lineup. Without a doubt, facial oils and skincare go hand in hand, so I wasn’t surprised at the surge. But will they work for you? It took me some time to find just the right oil for my dry skin. Once …
Under Eye Sheet Masks: Mini Spa Treatments for Less than 5 Dollars
This past work week was a struggle. It seemed like no matter how early I went to bed, no amount of sleep was enough. The bags and dark circles showed up and showed out. My usual eye cream was working overtime to keep up and I knew I needed something extra to help out. Normally, …
I Tried An At Home Wax: Here’s How It Went
Waxing my upper lip at home was not fun. I don’t know who told the lie that at home waxing was easier than at the salon but they are very wrong. I had the bright idea to try some lip and bikini waxing at home because I’m personally not ready for an in person salon …
Acne Over 40-How I Manage My Breakouts
*This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you click the link, however you are under no obligation to purchase*. As a teenager, I was lucky not have suffered with acne very much. I had the occasional pimple, but never full on breakouts. That streak of luck continued into my 20’s …
My Cold Weather Skincare Routine
Baby, it’s cold outside. Winter is here and so is my extra dry skin. The dry air really does a number on my maturing skin and I have to take extra precaution to keep the ash at bay. I’ve talked about my facial skincare many times, in this post I’m focusing on the body. My …
Face Serum: The Secret Weapon In your Skincare Routine
Every product in your skin care routine plays an important part and should all contain ingredients that will improve the health of your skin. Serums are extra special, they just hit different. Skin serums have the extra added ingredients such as hyaluronic acids and retinol and they are designed to to address specific skin care …
Skincare Myths: What is the Truth?
There is so much information out here about skincare and all of it can be overwhelming if you are beginning a skincare routine or starting to switch yours up based on your skins changes. I’ve heard many many times in life that “Black don’t crack” and that as Black folks we need next to nothing …
A Beginners Guide to Exfoliation
**As usual, please seek the advice of a skincare professional to asses your particular skin needs.** Why should you exfoliate? What does it do and how do you do it? In this post, I’m giving a beginners guide to exfoliation and why it matters .We all know the that the basics of a good skincare …