Whether it’s your nose, your chin or your cheek, blackheads are not a welcomed site, especially on African American Skin. As an esthetician, you’d think that I’d know how to keep them at bay. For the most part, I do, however, it’s not always dirt that causes them to show up. Let’s take a look […]
Read MoreIf you know anything about me and my approach to beauty, you know that I believe in a holistic approach. Beauty from the inside and outside is how we do it. Logically speaking, the foods you eat have an enormous impact on the appearance and health of your skin, hair and nails. It’s a known […]
Read MoreExfoliation … Is your skin looking dull, dry and ashy? No matter how much I talk about exfoliation in black skin care, there’s always something new for your to learn. That reflection you see in the mirror is giving you an honest look at your skin, like it or not. Despite what you might see, […]
Read MoreYour skin is a living organ and the largest and most visible part of yourselves. So when you have oily skin and it glistens for all the world to see when you walk into a room, you work hard to try to combat that oily skin with products that will help to minimize or eliminate […]
Read MoreWe are all familiar with the commercials out there drawing attention to the latest cream, moisturizer or exfoliator that will “revolutionize” our skin. Many of these products on the market promote their anti-aging effects or their ability to produce younger-looking skin. We will lather it on, scrub it around, and/or smooth it over our face […]
Read MoreIt’s usually said that a good night cream will handle of all your woes when caring for your skin. While African American skin is no exception in this case, the amount of sleep that you get plays a very important role in the care of your skin. Did you know that insomnia has damaging effects […]
Read MoreWhen caring for your black skin and hair, it’s extremely important to look at the various terms used for a given product. Sometimes, these terms take on funny sounding names, so I thought I’d introduce you to some of them. Some of you might know a lot of them or have an idea of what […]
Read MoreMany of our home and body care products contain Lavender, Lemon and Tea Tree oils. When we go to spas, we are treated with delightful scents and concoctions made of Chamomile, Ginger and Rosemary. We reward ourselves with exquisite perfumes brimming with notes of Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Safe to say that there is an […]
Read MoreWhen you think about oils, you’re typically looking at something that’s going to moisturize your skin and your body, from head to toe. Oils referred to as carrier oils are used to hydrate, nourish, replenish and nurture your skin. They’re often referred to as specialty oils. Not all oils are equal. Some of these oils […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to your beautiful African American hair, you’ve done it all. You’ve had braids, weaves, extensions, locks, dreds, Jheri curls. You’ve colored, pressed, permed, relaxed, twisted, and straightened. Now, you just want to grow your natural hair. With essential oils, you can do just that – go natural without the expense of upkeep. […]
Read MoreAn Unusual Love Affair, Your Beautiful Black Skin and Oils A love affair with oils? Indeed. It's a given that Black Women have a love affair with oils. The thought of having your body rubbed with a sensual, intoxicating body oil can be pure ecstasy. I mean let's face it, it feels good to be...
Read MoreWhether it's your nose, your chin or your cheek, blackheads are not a welcomed site, especially on African American Skin....
Read MoreIf you know anything about me and my approach to beauty, you know that I believe in a holistic approach....
Read MoreExfoliation ... Is your skin looking dull, dry and ashy? No matter how much I talk about exfoliation in black...
Read MoreYour skin is a living organ and the largest and most visible part of yourselves. So when you have oily...
Read MoreWe are all familiar with the commercials out there drawing attention to the latest cream, moisturizer or exfoliator that will...
Read MoreIt's usually said that a good night cream will handle of all your woes when caring for your skin. While...
Read MoreWhen caring for your black skin and hair, it's extremely important to look at the various terms used for a...
Read MoreMany of our home and body care products contain Lavender, Lemon and Tea Tree oils. When we go to spas,...
Read MoreWhen you think about oils, you're typically looking at something that's going to moisturize your skin and your body, from...
Read MoreWhen it comes to your beautiful African American hair, you’ve done it all. You've had braids, weaves, extensions, locks, dreds,...
Read MoreEssential oils and your Natural/Afro Textured hair? If you’re looking for a natural alternative to care for your Afro Texture hair, essential oils could be the key. Your kinky, curly, coiled hair is shaped differently and has a magnificent history. We want you to celebrate it! Essential oils have been part of the stories and celebrations for centuries when it comes to your hair and its health. Essential oils are a natural alternative for the care and maintenance of your hair. They’re lightweight and penetrate your hair and scalp well. Many of them have been known to stimulate your scalp, increase circulation, nourish hair follicles, grow it and improve your overall hair health.
Read MoreBlack Women Entrepreneurs. What happens when black women become successful entrepreneurs, especially in the world of beauty? Beauty is a loaded term because the industry as a whole, until recently, didn’t deem black women as beautiful. We've been maligned about our complexion. Made to feel that the darker it is, our complexion that is, the...
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