Sorry this is not about how dairy is linked to acne….LOL January is synonymous with fad diets…”new year, new me”. Everyone is eager to lose the weight from overindulgence at Christmas and desperate to show up at work or a party looking snatched. What do they do to lose the weight fast? Juicing! An insane […]
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I used to bleach my skin and here is why I am asking you not to do so! – An interview with Nkechi U.
If you joined the Instagram live with @beautyharbour on skin bleaching, you would remember me mentioning my dear friend who shared with me how she stopped bleaching her skin and the aftereffects. She graciously accepted to be interviewed and I was telling her she does not need to show her face or use her real […]
Review: Aveeno Calm + Restore Triple Oat Serum and Oat Gel Moisturiser
When one of my faves Dr Shereene Idriss mentioned this range, I knew I had to check it out. Prior to now, when you need to hydrate your skin, everyone reaches for hyaluronic acid but we have since realized it is not the only hydrator that exists. This range also has a cleanser but I […]
Sachi Skin: A long overdue Review
I am sure you have seen several reviews on this and I am hella late but better late than ever eh? Before I start, items were sent by brand for my thoughts but I know I have to say this again, these are my honest thoughts on the products…no bias whatsoever and I was not […]
Skinimalism; why you need to whittle down your stash.
I had said at the beginning of the year that I see this trending this year and I think I was right! I have seen quite a few pages talk about this and also practice it. Also there has been a decline in the number of “shelfies” with tons of products on display …mayne its […]
Happy New Year
Happy New Year Everyone!!! I knowww a blog post finally…LOL. We can all agree 2020 was indeed a tough year for everyone, more so the skincare community with the numerous lockdowns. However, it’s a new day and a new year so we need to just keep going. I mentioned a few of my skincare goals […]
Review of the Garden of Wisdom (GOW) Serums I love
Those who have followed me for a while know how much I love Garden of Wisdom serums. I have had a few of their serums in rotation for about 2 years or more and while they have a huge selection of products from serums to toners to moisturisers and facial oils, I will highlight the […]
The Power of 3
There is a lot of noise in the skincare world and this may leave you dazed and confused regarding what to use in your routine. Whatever your skin type is, you can’t go wrong with what is referred to as “The Power of 3”. What is the power of 3? Targeted skincare using an antioxidant, […]
Roundup of sunscreen products that do not leave a white cast on darker skintones.
The many reasons for black women not wearing sunscreen is first of all feeling darker skintones do not need sunscreen and the other reason is the dreaded white cast/purple/blue cast. Even those who apply forget to reapply. Below is a list of sunscreens that do not leave a cast on darker skintones. Those marked (*), […]
Hyperpigmentation
If you ask 10 women what their primary skincare concern is, I am almost sure at least 6 out of 10 will tell you pigmentation of some sort. If you follow me on Instagram then you will know I have said several times that I got deeply into skincare due to the pigmentation I got […]