The Curly Girl Method Changed My Hair — and My Confidence
Beauty, Hair

For most of my life, my hair has been my greatest source of grief. Not to mention, arguments with my mother. “Comb your hair properly, it’s such a mess,” she’d say. Or “Cut your hair short,” she’d suggest every time I left it loose or if we had to attend a formal event. 

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How to Consume Collagen the Old-School Chinese Way
Beauty, Food, Heritage, Wellness

Bottled as gummies, ground into powders, or sold as miracle pills, today collagen is touted as an easy-to-swallow skin miracle. Only Chinese women have been eating this protein-rich substance straight from the source, in the form of gelatinous sea cucumbers or stringy bird’s nest soup, for centuries, for centuries to reap surprising health benefits.

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How To Keep Your Skin Hydrated (With 10 Simple Tips)

Hydrated skin is healthy skin. Dry, dehydrated skin can cause irritation, itching, and other uncomfortable symptoms that can lead to a dull and tired complexion. Luckily, keeping your skin hydrated is easy if you follow some simple tips, from drinking more water to using a hydrating face moisturizer. In this post, we’ll share with you…

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THE SOOTHING POWERS OF CHAMOMILE FOR MELANATED SKIN

You might know chamomile best as a soothing bedtime aid in teas, but the plant is also a renowned skincare ingredient—calming skin that’s easily irritated and prone to flare-ups. Here, a brief explanation of some of its benefits and how it helps with skin of color.  What exactly is bisabolol? Technically, there are two versions…

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ALL ABOUT CERAMIDES: HOW THIS MULTI-TASKER WORKS FOR SKIN OF COLOR

Think of any great moisturizer you’ve ever used, and chances are it contains ceramides, powerhouse restorative ingredients that help to nourish skin by protecting its outer layers. Here, more on what these multi-taskers are and what they can do for melanated skin.  First up, what are ceramides? Ceramides are basically a class of waxy lipids…

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SQUALANE SPOTLIGHT: THE IDEAL LIGHTWEIGHT MOISTURIZER FOR SKIN OF COLOR

Due to a surge in popularity over the last couple years, squalane has become one of the buzziest skincare ingredients out there (it kind of feels like it’s in everything these days!). Here, we’ve broken down the benefits of the botanical super ingredient and how it’s beneficial for melanated skin.  First up, what is squalane?…

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ON SNOW MUSHROOMS: HOW THESE EDIBLE FUNGI BOOST MELANATED SKIN

In Eastern Asian cultures, mushrooms are not just a delicious source of sustenance, but also powerful ingredients for nourishing and hydrating skin. Since they’re composed of around 90% water and rich in antioxidants, mushrooms are a great source of moisture and vitamins for the body, and have been adapted into teas, tinctures, and topical skin-care…

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