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One of the most essential skincare habits is to take off your makeup as you’re getting ready for bed. But…are the particular face wipes you’re…

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Avoid these common missteps to save your skin during the winter! How To Choose Make-Up Brushes 5 New Ways To Wear Your Hair During The Winter Season Lingering in a Hot Shower When it’s ten below outside, it’s tempting to turn your morning shower into a half-hour steam-a-thon. But after about 15 minutes, all that […]

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My mother always told me: “Your face is your prize.” Regardless of how correct she actually was, I watched her spend hundreds of dollars on face products every month. Cleanser, Serum, Moisturizer – at about $30 to $70 a pop – were part of my vocabulary very early on. So, imagine my dismay when I […]

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Steamy temperatures can mean oily skin. “The combination of greater humidity and the fact that you’re sweating more can exacerbate oil production, resulting in increased shine,” says dermatologist Ranella Hirsch to Allure. So here’s how to stay cool & fight the shine! Gel for a while “Stop using the heavier cream cleansers that you benefit […]

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Sunscreen is essential (this you’re aware of!), but before you buy it and apply it, learn the latest scoop from Glamour. And if you think black women don’t need sunscreen: think again! How To (And Why You Should) Protect Your Skin From The Sun 1. It’s Not Just About the SPF Level. “Once you go […]

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Did you know that Vitamin D is really important for your general health, especially for African Americans, but most people are lacking it in some way. Sunlight is the best way to get Vitamin D, but with people spending less time outdoors than they have in the past, it’s not shocking that people need to […]

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Could you be aging your skin without knowing it? Dermatologists explain the biggest mistakes women make, and how to correct them. YOU DON’T PROTECT EVERY INCH Make sure to rub two teaspoon-size blobs of SPF 30 all over your face, neck, hands, and chest—but don’t forget other oft-skipped spots: “In my practice, I’m seeing an […]

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Avoid these common missteps to save your skin during the winter! How To Choose Make-Up Brushes 5 New Ways To Wear Your Hair During The Winter Season Lingering in a Hot Shower When it’s ten below outside, it’s tempting to turn your morning shower into a half-hour steam-a-thon. But after about 15 minutes, all that […]