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 (*), […]
Author Archives: ThatGeminiGirl
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 […]
Skincare through the ages
One thing I notice while reviewing routines is that people don’t use the right products for their age. Those with otherwise no contraindication for retinol in their 40s are not using it or using the same skincare as their teenager. Using the right products can take your skin fromx a 10 to a 100 and […]
Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis Pilaris a.k.a “KP” a.k.a “chicken skin’ a.k.a “strawberry legs” is a very common skin condition. It affects both children and adults. More bothersome than harmful, it is easily recognizable and can be treated at home. What is KP? It is a skin condition which occurs as a result of excess keratin on the skin […]
Postpartum Skincare
Postpartum is a very stressful period as you have to worry about caring for the baby, recovery from delivery, going back to work, getting your body and groove back…then add skin issues …it can all get overwhelming. Some of the skin issues women experience during this period include; stretch marks, melasma, acne, PIH, skin tags, […]
Pregnancy Skincare Routine
Pregnancy is one of the most confusing times when it comes to skincare. On one hand you are excited about the life growing in your belly, on the other hand, you are a bit worried about the changes that will happen to your body and boy do these changes happen! When you start to research […]
Sample Evening Routine
My evening routine is one of the favourite parts of my day as I don’t just see it as cleansing my face. When I have the time, I make a cup of tea or light a candle but most days I just get into it. By saying evening I don’t mean late at night, I […]