It’s All a Scam. Everything is a chemical. Yes. I finally said it. And yes, I absolutely mean every word. Your au naturale skincare routine isn’t better than my acid filled routine–if anything, it’s exacerbating your skin concerns. Every single brand that claims their “natural” …
To answer that question, yes. Sunscreen is especially important in the winter. And also, the sun is no respecter of persons. It damages everyone. There is a common misconception that black and brown people do not need sunscreen. But guess what? We do! Your black will …
For a little while now, I have been noticing that my skin feels “dirty” by around 3 pm. Not because it actually is, but the buildup of products, sweat, oil, and whatever makeup I may have on lead to my skin feeling congested. I …
What is Curology? First of all, if you would have told me 5 years ago that the skin care industry would evolve to the point of getting virtual skin prescriptions sent to you based on your very specific concerns, I would have told …
What is a Toner? In the beauty world, there are certain steps in skin care routines that are almost mandatory, toning is one of them. I would even go as far as saying a routine is incomplete sans toning. But, that varies based on …
Nip and Fab WHO? I stumbled upon the Nip and Fab brand nearly 2 years ago at Target in an attempt to incorporate more acids into my routine. Now, over 2 years later, I can say this was the best decision ever for my skin. …
School’s Out, Summer’s Here…And So Is The Heat. Summer is FINALLY here today and if you’re like me, you dread the heat because of all the havoc it wreaks on your makeup and skin. From the unwanted sweat to the heat rash…summer weather simply …
What is Acne? Acne is a result of the hair follicles in your skin being clogged with sebum (an oily liquid we all have) as well as dead skin cells and dirt. When the follicle becomes clogged, bacteria forms and this causes your pore …
If you haven’t seen the rave about hyaluronic acid in the beauty world? Where have you been?! Everyone from dermatologists to beauty bloggers (who truly know skin care) rave about it. It’s a humectant naturally found in our bodies that holds 1000x its weight …
How I Discovered Measurable Difference I happened to be in Marshall’s a few weeks ago and stumbled upon their skincare aisle filled with what seemed to be inexpensive gems (eeeek!!). I walked out with this baby and a hyaluronic acid serum that I gave …